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Volumetric Flow Rate Calculation Guide

The document describes a formula to calculate volumetric flow rate (Q2) at fluid conditions based on the flow rate (Q1), pressures (p1 and p2), and temperatures (T1 and T2) at free air delivery conditions. It then provides examples of applying the formula to calculate Q2 at different locations - compressor outlet, dryer outlet, nitrogen skid inlet, and nitrogen generator outlet - using the given FAD conditions and fluid pressures and temperatures.

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Volumetric Flow Rate Calculation Guide

The document describes a formula to calculate volumetric flow rate (Q2) at fluid conditions based on the flow rate (Q1), pressures (p1 and p2), and temperatures (T1 and T2) at free air delivery conditions. It then provides examples of applying the formula to calculate Q2 at different locations - compressor outlet, dryer outlet, nitrogen skid inlet, and nitrogen generator outlet - using the given FAD conditions and fluid pressures and temperatures.

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APPENDIX A

Volumetric Flow Rate Calculation ad Fluid Conditions


VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE CALCULATION

The volumetric flow rate at fluid conditions is given by the following formula:

Q2 = Q1 * (p1 / p2) * (T2 / T1) (1)

where:

Q1 = volumetric flow rate as Free Air Delivery (FAD)


p1 = absolute pressure as Free Air Delivery (FAD)
T1 = temperature as Free Air Delivery (FAD)

Q2 = volumetric flow rate at fluid conditions


p2 = absolute fluid pressure
T2 = fluid temperature

Free Air Delivery (FAD) conditions:


Pressure (p 1 ) = 1 bar(a)
Temperature (T 1 ) = 20 °C = 293.15 K
Flow Rate (Q 1 ) = 3
780 m /h

Fluid conditions:
Fluid type = AIR
Fluid location = AIR COMPRESSOR OUTLET
Pressure (p 2 ) = 10.013 bar(a)
Temperature (T 2 ) = 50 °C = 323.15 K
Flow Rate (Q 2 ) = 85.87 m3/h
VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE CALCULATION

The volumetric flow rate at fluid conditions is given by the following formula:

Q2 = Q1 * (p1 / p2) * (T2 / T1) (1)

where:

Q1 = volumetric flow rate as Free Air Delivery (FAD)


p1 = absolute pressure as Free Air Delivery (FAD)
T1 = temperature as Free Air Delivery (FAD)

Q2 = volumetric flow rate at fluid conditions


p2 = absolute fluid pressure
T2 = fluid temperature

Free Air Delivery (FAD) conditions:


Pressure (p 1 ) = 1 bar(a)
Temperature (T 1 ) = 20 °C = 293.15 K
Flow Rate (Q 1 ) = 3
540.7 m /h

Fluid conditions:
Fluid type = AIR
Fluid location = DRYER OUTLET
Pressure (p 2 ) = 9.651 bar(a)
Temperature (T 2 ) = 50 °C = 323.15 K
Flow Rate (Q 2 ) = 61.76 m3/h
VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE CALCULATION

The volumetric flow rate at fluid conditions is given by the following formula:

Q2 = Q1 * (p1 / p2) * (T2 / T1) (1)

where:

Q1 = volumetric flow rate as Free Air Delivery (FAD)


p1 = absolute pressure as Free Air Delivery (FAD)
T1 = temperature as Free Air Delivery (FAD)

Q2 = volumetric flow rate at fluid conditions


p2 = absolute fluid pressure
T2 = fluid temperature

Free Air Delivery (FAD) conditions:


Pressure (p 1 ) = 1 bar(a)
Temperature (T 1 ) = 20 °C = 293.15 K
Flow Rate (Q 1 ) = 3
193 m /h

Fluid conditions:
Fluid type = AIR
Fluid location = NITROGEN SKID INLET
Pressure (p 2 ) = 9.144 bar(a)
Temperature (T 2 ) = 50 °C = 323.15 K
Flow Rate (Q 2 ) = 23.27 m3/h
VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE CALCULATION

The volumetric flow rate at fluid conditions is given by the following formula:

Q2 = Q1 * (p1 / p2) * (T2 / T1) (1)

where:

Q1 = volumetric flow rate as Free Air Delivery (FAD)


p1 = absolute pressure as Free Air Delivery (FAD)
T1 = temperature as Free Air Delivery (FAD)

Q2 = volumetric flow rate at fluid conditions


p2 = absolute fluid pressure
T2 = fluid temperature

Free Air Delivery (FAD) conditions:


Pressure (p 1 ) = 1 bar(a)
Temperature (T 1 ) = 20 °C = 293.15 K
Flow Rate (Q 1 ) = 3
65 m /h

Fluid conditions:
Fluid type = NITROGEN
Fluid location = NITROGEN GENERATOR OUTLET
Pressure (p 2 ) = 8.45 bar(a)
Temperature (T 2 ) = 50 °C = 323.15 K
Flow Rate (Q 2 ) = 8.48 m3/h

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