What is pipe support? How the pipe support is choose during the process plant piping design? Factor which affect the pipe support span?

A pipe support or pipe hanger is a designed element that transfers the load from a pipe to the supporting structures then civil structure. The load includes the weight of the empty pipe, fluid (medium) that pipe carries, all the pipe fittings attached to pipe, weight of valve and special item, and the pipe covering … Read more

Darcy Weisbach Equation Derivation For Head Loss In The Pipe

Introduction Of Darcy Weisbach Equation Darcy Weisbach Equation is an empirical equation in fluid mechanics named upon Henry Darcy and Julius Weisbach. The Darcy Weisbach Equation associates the loss of pressure or head loss due to friction along the given length of pipe to the average velocity of the fluid flow for an incompressible fluid. To … Read more

Types Of Pipes Used In Water Supply System

Types Of Pipes: Pipes are the major components of a plumbing system. The types of pipes normally used in the water distribution systems are described below. Detailed descriptions of these pipes are as follows. 1. Cast Iron Pipes: Cast iron pipes or CI pipes are widely utilized for the distribution of water because they are … Read more