Pipeline Parameter
Pipeline parameter, abbreviated as \(\rho\), a dimensionless number, is proportional to maximum water hammer pressure rise and static pressure.
Pipeline Parameter formula |
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\(\large{ \rho = \frac {v\;v_i} {2\;g\;h_s} }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ \rho }\) (Greek symbol rho) = pipeline parameter | \(\large{dimensionless}\) | |
\(\large{ g }\) = gravitational acceleration | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec^2}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s^2}}\) |
\(\large{ v_i }\) = initial velocity | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\) |
\(\large{ v }\) = wave velocity | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\) |
\(\large{ h_s }\) = static head | \(\large{ft}\) | \(\large{m}\) |