Support Spacing Epoxy Pipes
Reference data and engineering information about support spacing epoxy pipes for fluid mechanics applications.
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Overview
Engineering reference data for Support Spacing Epoxy Pipes in fluid mechanics.
Key Formulas
Reynolds Number
Ratio of inertial to viscous forces — determines flow regime.
Bernoulli's Equation
Conservation of energy for steady, inviscid, incompressible flow.
Continuity Equation
Conservation of mass for incompressible flow.
Darcy-Weisbach
Pressure drop due to friction in a pipe.
Variables
| Symbol | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds number | — | |
| Fluid density | kg/m³ | |
| Flow velocity | m/s | |
| Characteristic dimension | m | |
| Dynamic viscosity | Pa·s | |
| Pressure | Pa | |
| Darcy friction factor | — |
Support Spacing Data
The following table provides maximum recommended support spacing for epoxy fiberglass pipes at various operating temperatures.
10 rows
Nominal Pipe Size(in.) | Temperature(°C) | Temperature(°F) | Max Spacing(mm) | Max Spacing(ft) | Temperature(°C) | Temperature(°F) | Max Spacing(mm) | Max Spacing(ft) | Temperature(°C) | Temperature(°F) | Max Spacing(mm) | Max Spacing(ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 75 | 81.3 | 3.2 | 66 | 150 | 76.2 | 3 | 79 | 175 | 76.2 | 3 |
| 1 1/2 | 24 | 75 | 88.9 | 3.5 | 66 | 150 | 88.9 | 3.5 | 79 | 175 | 86.4 | 3.4 |
| 2 | 24 | 75 | 101.6 | 4 | 66 | 150 | 99.1 | 3.9 | 79 | 175 | 99.1 | 3.9 |
| 3 | 24 | 75 | 116.8 | 4.6 | 66 | 150 | 114.3 | 4.5 | 79 | 175 | 114.3 | 4.5 |
| 4 | 24 | 75 | 129.5 | 5.1 | 66 | 150 | 127 | 5 | 79 | 175 | 127 | 5 |
| 6 | 24 | 75 | 147.3 | 5.8 | 66 | 150 | 144.8 | 5.7 | 79 | 175 | 142.2 | 5.6 |
| 8 | 24 | 75 | 154.9 | 6.1 | 66 | 150 | 154.9 | 6.1 | 79 | 175 | 152.4 | 6 |
| 10 | 24 | 75 | 154.9 | 6.1 | 66 | 150 | 154.9 | 6.1 | 79 | 175 | 154.9 | 6.1 |
| 12 | 24 | 75 | 154.9 | 6.1 | 66 | 150 | 154.9 | 6.1 | 79 | 175 | 154.9 | 6.1 |
| 14 | 24 | 75 | 154.9 | 6.1 | 66 | 150 | 154.9 | 6.1 | 79 | 175 | 154.9 | 6.1 |
Source: engineeringtoolbox.com
Additional Formulas
For temperatures listed in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, the conversion formula is: