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Pipe for thick syrup 60 °Bx

Thick syrup is very viscous, so the velocity is about 0.6 m/s and pressure losses become decisive: the calculator immediately shows the Reynolds number and the drop over the section.

Parameters

Result

Approximate calculation using a simplified model: for designing equipment and process modes, consult a technologist.

Calculation example

Flow rate
2
Flow unit
m³/h
Medium
Syrup 60 °Bx
Section length
20 m
Calculated inner diameter
34,3 mm
Nearest nominal size DN (not smaller)
40 mm
Inner diameter of the DN pipe
38 mm
Recommended velocity
0,60 m/s
Actual velocity in the DN pipe
0,49 m/s
Reynolds number
479
Pressure loss over the section
0,109 bar

Frequently asked questions

What is the Reynolds number?
A dimensionless quantity of the flow regime: up to ≈ 2300 laminar, above that turbulent.

The calculations are approximate: they help to assess the process and compare options, but do not replace a process design and trials on a specific raw material. This section is for reference only and contains no commercial offers.