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Hydronic Pipe Sizing Methods

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    Revit provides 2 standard sizing methods for sizing pipe:

    • Friction
    • Velocity

    Options in the Pipe Sizing dialog let you select either method by itself (select Only) or in combination with the other (select And or Or).

    Sizing Method - Friction

    Sizing Method - Velocity

    If you select And, the size of the pipe must comply with both the Friction and Velocity values. If you select Or, the size of the pipe must only comply with one of these rules. The following curves show the difference between using the Or and And options:

    Friction () And Velocity () Pipe Sizing Method

    Friction () Or Velocity () Pipe Sizing Method

    How Velocity Affects Noise and Erosion

    Velocity can be increased if the hours of operation are reduced and the erosion criteria will remain based on the following table.

    Hours (per year)Velocity (fps)
    15001
    200014
    300013
    400010
    6000Junction