I am embarking on a project to add water cooling to my PC. I want to make sure that I don't blow my fittings and flood my system by using too high of a water pressure. If I know the diameter of the tubing, and can messure the flow rate, can I calculate PSI?
2007-05-26 16:08:17 · 5 answers · asked by pinkfloyd_guy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
It will depend on a lot of other factors than what is given, however, use of the Bernoulli equation would help
2007-05-30 05:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calculate the volume of one(1) linear foot of your pipe (in gallons) then assume a velocity of 1/2 foot per second or 30 feet per minute. Multiply 30 times volume and you have it. This should be very close, for more precise calc. you could use the delta press. due to difference in height of pool level to discharge nozzle.
2016-05-18 22:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by sharon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hv = static pressure head, in feet of liquid.
gpm = gallons per minute
d = inside diameter of the tube or pipe.
For water, each foot of liquid head = 0.433psi
Hv = v^2/2g, or
Hv = 0.00259 x gpm^2/d^4
2007-05-26 16:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good answer Gatordude. If I had 100 more points I'd give you a thumb's up. There's also a co-efficient of friction inside the pipe. If it's not far or high velocity, you can ignore it and still be close.
2007-05-26 16:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jimbob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not enough info.
2007-05-26 16:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by frank l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋