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When choosing a meter, it is important to look at the application. For example, if the flow rate is very low, then it is important to know the minimum velocity at which a flow meter will begin to work at an acceptable accuracy. The same can apply to high flow rates. A meter may have mechanical limitations which make it impossible to measure over a certain velocity.

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Pipe velocity is the speed at which fluid flows through a pipe and is usually measured in terms of m/s or ft/s, considering the pipe inside diameter. The velocity.

Note: This calculator is designed for incompressible liquids and the output values volume flow are an uncorrected flow rate. If using an inferential type of flow meter, a Reynolds number compensation should be applied for greater precision.

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There are several answers to this question but when it relates to flowmeters that can be used on different pipe sizes, the specification describing the limitations of the meter are often expressed as a velocity unit e.g. m/s

Backflow is the unintended flow of water from any domestic, industrial or institutional piping system into a drinking water supply system.  It can be caused by a loss of pressure in the drinking water supply main or by the flow from a pressurised system through an unprotected cross connection.

How can I quickly calculate the flow velocity in a pipe if I know the pipe size and the volumetric flow rate?  Example = Let’s say I have a volume flow meter (oval gear meter) and it is showing me that the flow rate is 100 GPM flowing in a 4 inch pipe? What will be the velocity in m/s (meters per second)

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Your requirements are based on the level of risk for your property. See below a general backflow requirements guide of risk level.

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