9.4.3. Pressure loss in the pipe system


<BR>Each change in the line hinders the flow of compressed air within it. The laminar flow is disturbed and higher pressure loss results.
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<BR>Fig. 9.16: Pressure loss in a pipeline
The amount of pressure loss is influenced by several components and circumstances of the network:
    • length of pipe.
    • clear inside diameter of the pipe.
    • pressure in the pipe network.
    • branches and bends in the pipe.
    • narrowing and widening.
    • valves.
    • fittings and connections.
    • filters and dryer.
    • leakage points.
    • surface quality of the pipelines.

These factors must be taken into account when planning the system, otherwise increased pressure loss will occur.