Steam Capacity by Pipe Diameter
The flow a steam line can carry depends on pipe diameter, line pressure and the accepted flow velocity.
The flow a steam line can carry depends on the pipe diameter, the line pressure and the flow velocity you accept. A line sized too small produces pressure loss and water hammer; one sized too large means unnecessary investment and heat loss. The table below summarises steam capacities for common pipe diameters.
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