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Generator sizing guide, Table 4 – fuel pipe sizing – Siemens Standby Generators User Manual

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Generator Sizing Guide

Table 4 – Fuel Pipe Sizing

Natural Gas

Pipe Size (in.)

kW

0.75"

1"

1.25"

1.5"

2"

2.5"

3"

7

55

200

820

10

20

85

370

800

13

10

50

245

545

16

40

190

425

20

20

115

265

950

25

10

75

180

660

35

35

95

370 915

45

15

60

260

650

60

25

145

390

1185

70

5

75

225

710

80

65

195

630

100

40

140

460

130

50

215

150

30

150

LP vapor (LPV)

Pipe Size (in.)

kW

0.75"

1"

1.25"

1.5"

2"

2.5"

3"

7

165

570

10

70

255

1000

13

45

170

690

16

30

130

540

20

15

80

340

745

25

50

235

520

35

20

125

290

1030

45

82

195

725

60

45

115

445

1095

70

20

60

260

660

80

15

50

230

590

100

30

165

430

1305

130

70

205

660

150

45

150

490

Note: – Table values are maximum pipe run in feet.

– Pipe sizing is based on .5" H2O pressure drop.

– Sizing includes a nominal number of elbows and tees.
– Please verify adequate service and meter sizing.

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