Erosional velocity

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Erosional velocity

Erosional velocity is a velocity of the multiphase flow at which pipe erosion occurs.

Erosional velocity equation

Pipe erosion begins when velocity exceeds the value of

v=\frac{C}{\sqrt{\rho}}

where:

 v = gas velocity, ft/s
 C = empirical constant (starting erosional velocity), lb/s/ft2
 \rho = gas density, lb/ft3

API RP 14E (1984) suggested C=100 for continuous and 125 for non continuous service.

Erosion

Erosion is normally expressed as a rate of metal loss, usually mm/year. It usually occurs in turns or protrusions; or with solids content.

One can relate Erosional velocity to a metal loss rate (see RP O501).

References

  • Mokhatab S, Poe WA, Speight JG (2006) "Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission and Processing", Section 11.6 - Design Considerations on sales gas pipelines, subsection 11.6.1 - Line Sizing Criteria, Elsevier, 2006.