Flow Properties
Higher flow :
Because of smooth inside surface KiTEC pipe is furr & scale free and gives higher and consistent flow throughout the service life. Friction drop properties for KiTEC pipes are represented by following graph.
In case of KiTEC fittings, the equivalent length for various fittings is as given in the following table. For calculating the friction drop, add the eqivalent length for highest size of fitting to the length of the pipe. Find out the friction drop from graph.
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Type of fitting |
Type of Joint |
Equivalent length meters |
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1216 |
1620 |
2025 |
2532 |
3240 |
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Female tee /Female elbow |
Internal sealing |
1.30 |
1.50 |
1.70 |
1.90 |
2.10 |
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External Sealing |
0.24 |
0.32 |
0.40 |
0.50 |
0.64 |
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Male/Female thread Connector |
Internal sealing |
0.75 |
0.75 |
0.75 |
0.75 |
0.75 |
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External Sealing |
0.02 |
0.03 |
0.04 |
0.05 |
0.06 |
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Equal/Reducing Tee |
Internal sealing |
2.40 |
3.00 |
3.20 |
3.30 |
3.50 |
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External Sealing |
0.36 |
0.48 |
0.60 |
0.75 |
0.96 |
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Equal/Reducing Elbow |
Internal sealing |
2.40 |
3.00 |
3.20 |
3.30 |
3.50 |
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External Sealing |
0.36 |
0.48 |
0.60 |
0.75 |
0.96 |
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Straight/reducing connector |
Internal sealing |
1.30 |
1.50 |
1.70 |
1.90 |
2.10 |
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External Sealing |
0.24 |
0.32 |
0.40 |
0.50 |
0.64 |
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