Table 1
REASONABLE DESIGN VELOCITIES FOR FLUIDS
FLUID |
Vm |
| Water (City) | 120-300 Feet per minute |
| Water (General) | 300-600 Feet per minute |
| Water (Boiler) | 400-600 Feet per minute |
| Water (Pump Suction & Drains) | 150-300 Feet per minute |
| Water (Hydraulic) | Up to 2400 Feet per minute |
| Oil (Discharge) | 600-1500 Feet per minute |
| Oil (Pump Suction & Drain) | 150-250 Feet per minute |
| Brine Solutions (refrigeration) | 180-480 Feet per minute |
| Steam (0-25 PSIG) | 4000-6000 Feet per minute |
| Steam (25 PSIG & Higher) | 6000-10000 Feet per minute |
| Steam (Superheated) | 7000-20000 Feet per minute |
| Air & Gases | 4000-15000 Feet per minute |
| Refrigerant (Discharge) | 2000-3500 Feet per minute |
| Refrigerant (Liquid Lines) | 120-240 Feet per minute |