Pipeline Toolbox
Function Reference Manual
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3.6.4 shellmit_q - Shell-MIT volume flow Q
q = shellmit_q(p,d,v,sg)

Calculates the pressure drop across a pipeline using the Shell-MIT equation suited for heavy crude oil and heated liquid.

Arguments

p

Pressure drop due to friction (kPa/km  ).

v

Liquid viscosity, centipoise.

d

Pipe internal diameter (m  ).

sg

Liquid specific gravity.

Returns Volumetric flow rate (m3/h  ).