Figure 15. Rupture disc vent pipe sizing
Pipe size as a Function of “C” Value and Length of Run
10
100
1000
10
1000
"C
"
Va
lu
e
6 NPS
Pipe Size (I.D.)
friction factor
(6.065)
f=0.0149
4 NPS
100
L = Pipe Length (Equivalent Feet)
(Feet x .348 = Meters)
(4.026)
f=0.0163
3 NPS
(3.068)
5 NPS
f=0.0173
(5.048)
f=0.0155
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2007
f C
2
R
L= .214
d
5
(
P
2
0
-
P
2
2
) -
6f
d
*
ln
(
P
0
/
P
2
)
P
0
= (0.5 * 15) +
P
2
P
2
= 14.7 psia
f
= Moody Friction Factor in fully turbulent flow
Note:
This chart, provided as a reference, is based on ASHRAE Standard 15-2007. Vent line size is typically dictated by state or local code which
may be different from ASHRAE Standard 15-2007 requirements.
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