Formula 2.40
Critical flow rate for flow regime change
Input(s)
$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}$: Critical Velocity $(\mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s})$
$\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{i}}$: Integral Diameter of Pipe (in.)
Output(s)
Qc: Critical Flow Rate $(\mathrm{gpm})$
Formula(s)
$$ \mathrm{Q}_{\mathrm{c}}=2.448 * \mathrm{~V}_{\mathrm{c}} *\left(\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{i}}^{2}\right) $$
Reference(s)
Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 220.