Length of suction pipe in Reciprocating Pumps Formulas

Length of suction pipe is the distance from the centerline of the pump to the center of the suction inlet of a single acting reciprocating pump. And is denoted by l_s. Length of suction pipe is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Length of suction pipe is always negative.

Reciprocating Pumps formulas that make use of Length of suction pipe

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fxPressure Head due to Acceleration in Suction PipeGo

FAQ

What is the Length of suction pipe?

Length of suction pipe is the distance from the centerline of the pump to the center of the suction inlet of a single acting reciprocating pump. Length of suction pipe is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Length of suction pipe is always negative.

Can the Length of suction pipe be negative?

Yes, the Length of suction pipe, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Length of suction pipe?

Length of suction pipe is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of suction pipe can be measured.

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