The formula to calculate oil velocity is:
\[ \text{OV} = \frac{\text{OF}}{60 \times \left( \frac{\pi \times \text{D}^2}{4} \right)} \]
Where:
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.
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.
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.
