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The pressure drop in compressed air lines can be calculated by using the formula

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dp = 7.57 q L 10 / d p (1)

where

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dp = pressure drop (kg/cm )

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q = air volume flow at atmospheric conditions (FAD) (m /min)

L = length of pipe (m)

d = inside diameter of pipe (mm)

2
p = initial abs. pressure (kg/cm )

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1 kg/cm = 98068 Pa = 0.98 bar = 0.97 atmosphere = 736 mm Hg = 10000 mm H O = 10 m H O =
2 2
2050 psf = 14.2 psi = 29 in Hg = 394 in H O = 32.8 ft H O
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Online Compressed Air Pipeline Pressure Drop Calculator - Metric Units

The calculator below can used to calculate the pressure drop in compressed air pipelines.

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q - air volume flow at atmospheric conditions (FAD) (m /min)

L - pipe length (m)

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Length Online Compressed Air Pipeline Pressure Drop Calculator - Imperial Units

m The calculator below can used to calculate the pressure drop in compressed air pipelines.
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L - pipe length (feet)
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miles d - inside diameter pipe (inches)
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The same spreadsheet including different types of pipes (imperial units).
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