Seametrics EX100-200 Series v.2 - Manual (Page 15)

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OPERATING ChARTS
PvC/Steel
Sch. 40
PvC/Steel
Sch. 80
Stainless
Steel (10S)
Stainless
Steel (40S)
Copper Tubing
(Type L)
Copper Tubing
(Type k)
brass Pipe
Duct. Iron
(Class 52)
EX SERIES k-FACTORS FOR vARIOuS PIPE SIZES
NomiNal PiPe Size
3” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 24” 30” 36”
70.397 40.985 18.130 10.497 6.674 4.709 3.900 2.989 2.364 1.904 1.319
78.748 45.360 20.084 11.495 7.322 5.184 4.297 3.281 2.588 2.094 1.451
62.385 36.626 16.510 9.642 6.173 4.373 3.620 2.756 2.169 1.762 1.223 0.784 0.576
70.397 40.985 18.130 10.497 6.674 4.661 3.827 2.893 2.263 1.819 1.249 0.791 0.580
76.371 43.552 19.513 11.201 7.230 5.016
78.371 44.638 20.223 11.622 7.500 5.239
70.672 41.517 17.778 10.445 6.674 4.661
57.376 37.320 16.915 9.503 6.197 4.325 3.189 2.443 1.931 1.565 1.088 0.747 0.520
(0.2)
(20.0)
MINIMuM AND MAXIMuM FLOW RATES IN GALLONS PER MINuTE
Feet Per
Second
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE
3” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 24” 30” 36”
4.5 8 18 31 49 70 96 125 159 196 282 440 635
440 783 1762 3133 4895 7050 9596 12533 15863 19584 28200 44064 63452
Note: These K-Factors are calculated using actual pipe diameters and wall thicknesses for each pipe type. They
are based on the most current testing at the time of printing. Refer to the SeaMetrics K-Factor Calculator at www.
seametrics.com for the most precise and current calculations.
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