Calculator solves pipe flow problems

Journal Article · Mon Jul 28 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5179533

Verma, C P

For facilitating pipe-flow calculations that involve the horizontal flow of constant-density fluids, a simple program tailored to the TI-59 hand-held calculator uses the Darcy pressure-drop formula (modified for expressing the friction factor) to compute the unknown parameter needed to solve the fluid problem. Instead of several friction-factor equations applicable only in the individual flow regimes, the program uses a single, full-range friction-factor equation with three sets of coefficients to suit the conditions of the problem.

• OSTI ID: 5179533
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 78; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
420400* -- Engineering-- Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow
CALCULATION METHODS
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
COMPUTER CODES
DARCY LAW
FLUID FLOW
FRICTION FACTOR
PIPES
PRESSURE DROP