Formula 4.99

Velocity of fluid in pipe

Input(s)

Q: Flowrate (gpm)

$D_{i}$: Inside Diameter of Pipe (in.)

Output(s)

$v_{p}$: Velocity of Fluid $(\mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s})$

Formula(s)

$$ v_{p}=\frac{Q}{2.448 * D_{i}^{2}} $$

Reference(s)

Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 219.