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Unread 05-22-2003, 11:45 AM   #259
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I used an Excel spreadsheet: it was simpler to plug various numbers!

The formulae I used multiplies 0.4085 by the flow rate (gpm), then divides it by the diameter of the tubing. The result gives the flow speed, in feet per second.
A correction:

The formulae is: 0.4085 * the flow rate, divided by the SQUARE of the diameter.

That makes more sense. Ya'll give me a few more minutes to iron this out.
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