Oil Velocity Calculator

Calculate Oil Velocity



Formula

The formula to calculate oil velocity is:

\[ \text{OV} = \frac{\text{OF}}{60 \times \left( \frac{\pi \times \text{D}^2}{4} \right)} \]

Where:

What is Oil Velocity?

Oil velocity measures the linear rate of movement through an oil pipeline. It is crucial for determining the efficiency and safety of oil transportation in pipelines. Understanding the velocity helps in optimizing flow rates and preventing issues such as erosion or turbulent flow.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{OV} = \frac{30}{60 \times \left( \frac{\pi \times 0.5^2}{4} \right)} = \frac{30}{60 \times 0.19635} = 2.55 \text{ ft/s} \]

The Oil Velocity is 2.55 ft/s.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{OV} = \frac{50}{60 \times \left( \frac{\pi \times 0.75^2}{4} \right)} = \frac{50}{60 \times 0.44179} = 1.89 \text{ ft/s} \]

The Oil Velocity is 1.89 ft/s.