Comment Response Sheet "Gas Line Sizing Sheet"

1. Because of the lock out, I am unable to correct all of your spelling errors.
Sheet 1 has been unlocked

2. When dealing with a line size, always refer to the P&ID number, not just any
drawing number. The P&ID is the instrument of record in an engineering project
and, as such, is the place where you find the line size and full specifications for it.
Comment noted and corrected.

3. I recommend a subroutine be used to calculate the compressibility factor, Z.

Input data will be based on values extracted from HYSYS. Could you help me get
a credible reference for the compressibility factors of pure elements? However,
this requires that gas analysis should be entered for each line to be sized.

4. Always specify what type of ball, plug, and gate valves you mean - reduced or full
bore.
I have used table 2.2 Page 16 (API RP 14 E - 2007) and this information is not
mentioned. Could you help me get a credible reference for such values?

5. Always state what your "standard" temperature and pressure conditions are.
What's the point behind stating such conditions? Where should I state them?

6. Do not use the term "nominal size" for the pipe; use the exact ID of the pipe or
make a subroutine that selects the ID by stating the nominal size and schedule
number.
I tried to create a subroutine for this depending on the nominal pipe size and
schedule no. to identify the exact ID and OD but failed. Could you help me do
that? It seems it needs good knowledge of VB which I currently do not have.
General Comments:
1. The names, date and revision numbers could be inserted in the table located
at the bottom of each sheet
2. The two squares at the top are for logos (if any)
3. The pressure drop equation is the general pressure drop equation (Eq. 2.6 -
Page 21 of the code). It is used to cover all ranges of gas at different
conditions; no information about any limitations to the use of this equation.
4. Moody friction factor is calculated based on the flow behavior (laminar or
turbulent). If laminar (limit for laminar flow is Re<= 2100),

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Re =
Re
If Turbulent, Churchill equation
1.325
Re =
Ɛ 5.74
Ln ( ) + ( )2
3.7 x d Re 0.9

5. The length of the pipe is divided to two values, the straight run length and the
equivalent length due to fitting, valves...etc