Reasonable Velocities for Fluid Flow through Pipes: FLUID |
PRESSURE PSI (GAGE) | SERVICE | VELOCITIES - FPM |
Saturated Steam | 0 15 | Heating mains | 4,000 6,000 | Saturated Steam | 50 up | Miscellaneous | 6,000 8,000 | Superheated Steam | 200 up | Turbine and Boiler Leads | 10,000 15,000 | |