Chad Edmondson

HOT WATER RECIRCULATING PUMP HEAD CALCULATION
HWRP -3-1
References
1. International Plumbing Code
2.CARRIER Friction loss Chart
3.Chad Edmondson Method
Consider 10F temperature drop has been taken from the Table -1
CALCULATE HEAT LOSS of supply pipe
Piping Section
Pipe Diameter
Pipe
Length
('' inches)
(' feet)
2
2
1 1/4
1
1
1
36
13.78
69
27.56
42.65
229.67
A- B
B- C
C- D
D- E
E- F
All Branches
Heat Loss Calculation

Table 1 Pipe
Value Length
(BTUH) ('Feet)
3000
36
3000
13.78
2400
69
2000
27.56
2000
42.65
2000
229.67
TOTAL SUPPLY HEAT LOSS (BTUH)

The necessary recirculation flow rate required to overcome the heat loss in
this particular system based on Table 2. Since GPM will Convey 5000BTUH at
10 deg F.
From Table 2 at 10 deg F =
The Recirculation flow rate=
5000 BTHU
1.8294 GPM
Size The Recirculation Return Line:

For1.83gpm we would choose a 3/4 copper pipe(Isometric sketch). The
friction loss for this diameter supply pipe will be about ft per 100 ft., according
to the CARRIER chart.
3/4''
Copper Pipe =
0.9
ft per 100 feet
Return line total pipe dia 22 mm length = 33.6.mtr = 110.24
ft
Determine Pump Head

Pipe pressure drop=
Check valve 1"pressure drop =
Flexible connector
Supply Pipe (negligible)
Water Heater (negligible)
Total friction head loss =
10% Safety =
Selected Pum Head
1 Feet
11.2 Feet
0.4 Feet
0 Feet
0 Feet
12.6 Feet
13.86 Feet
4.19 mtr
oss Calculation
BTUH /
100 feet
1080
413.4
1656
551.2
853
4593.4
9147
he heat loss in
ey 5000BTUH at
ketch). The
100 ft., according
t per 100 feet

HWRP -4-1
References
CALCULATE HEAT LOSS of supply pipe
Piping Section
Pipe Diameter
Pipe
Length
('' inches)
(' feet)
1 1/2
1 1/2
1 1/4
1
1
1
37.73
13.78
55.12
41.34
36
229.6
A- B
B- C
C- D
D- E
E- F
All Branches

Table 1 Value Pipe Length
(BTUH)
('Feet)
2600
2600
2400
2000
2000
2000
37.73
13.78
55.12
41.34
36
229.6
Determine the necessary recirculation flow rate required to overcome the heat loss in this
particular system based From
on Table
2. Since
will Convey
5000BTUH
at 10 deg F.
5000 BTHU
Table
2 atGPM
10 deg
F=
The Recirculation flow rate= 1.760188 GPM

For1.760gpm we would choose a 3/4 copper pipe(Isometric sketch). The friction lo
diameter supply pipe will be about ft per 100 ft., according to the CARRIER chart.
3/4''
Copper Pipe =
0.8
ft per 100 feet
Return line total pipe dia 22 mm length = 33.6.mtr 110.24 ft
Determine Pump Head

Pipe pressure drop=
Check valve 1 1/4"pressure drop =
Flexible connector
0.88 Feet
14 Feet
0.4 Feet
0 Feet
0 Feet

Selected Pum Head
15.28 Feet
4.65 mtr
oss Calculation
BTUH /100
feet
980.98
358.28
1322.88
826.8
720
4592
8800.94
me the heat loss in this

H at 10 deg F.
sketch). The friction loss for this

o the CARRIER chart.
t per 100 feet

HWRP -5-1
References
CALCULATE HEAT LOSS OF SUPPLY PIPE
Piping Section
Pipe Diameter
Pipe
Length
('' inches)
(' feet)
2 1/2
2 1/2
1
3/4
3/4
3/4
31.16
13.78
41.34
55.12
39.37
131.24
A- B
B- C
C- D
D- E
E- F
ALL Branches

Table 1
Value
(BTUH)
3400
3400
2400
1800
1800
1800
Determine the necessary recirculation flow rate required to overcome the heat loss in this pa
based on Table 2. Since GPM will Convey
5000BTUH
degFF.=
From Table
2 atat
1010deg
5000
The Recirculation flow rate= 1.316652

For1.316 gpm we would choose a 1/2 copper pipe(Isometric sketch). The friction lo
supply pipe will be about ft per 100 ft., according to the CARRIER chart.
1/2''
Copper Pipe =
Return line total pipe dia 15 mm length (Riser)= 33.6.mtr = 110.24
Determine Pump Head

Pipe pressure drop=
3.3 Feet
14 Feet
ft
Flexible connector
Selected Pum Head
0.4 Feet
0 Feet
0 Feet
17.7 Feet
5.39 mtr
ALCULATION
Table -1

Pipe
Length
`
('Feet)
31.16
1059.44
13.78
468.52
41.34
992.16
55.12
992.16
39.37
708.66
131.24
2362.32
6583.26
ome the heat loss in this particular system

BTHU
GPM
ic sketch). The friction loss for this diameter

RRIER chart.
= 110.24
ft per 100 feet

ft

HWRP -R-1
References
Piping Section
Pipe Diameter
Pipe
Length
('' inches)
(' feet)
2
2
2
1 1/2
1 1/2
1
3/4
3/4
1/2
36
21.32
19.68
4
82.68
6
68.9
45.9
27.56
A- B
B- C
C- D
D- E
E- F
F- G
G- H
H- I
I- J

(BTUH)
('Feet)
3000
3000
3000
2600
2600
2000
1800
1800
1600
36
21.32
19.68
4
82.68
6
68.9
45.9
27.56
on Table
2. Since
will Convey
5000BTUH
at 10 deg F.
5000 BTHU
Table
2 atGPM
10 deg
F=

1/2''
Copper Pipe =
3.5
ft per 100 feet
Return line total pipe dia 15 mm length(Riser) = 41.8mtr = 137.14
Determine Pump Head
ft
Pipe pressure drop=

Flexible connector
Selected Pum Head
4.79 Feet
11.2 Feet
0.4 Feet
0 Feet
0 Feet
16.39 Feet
5 mtr
oss Calculation
BTUH /100
feet
1080
639.6
590.4
104
2149.68
120
1240.2
826.2
440.96
7191.04

H at 10 deg F.

t per 100 feet
137.14
ft

HWRP -BASEMENT
References
Err:512
Pipe Diameter
Pipe
Length
('' inches)
(' feet)
1 1/2
1
1/2
3/4
87
173.8
151
A- B
B- C
C- D
D- E
41

Table 1 Pipe
Value Length
(BTUH) ('Feet)
3400
87
2000
173.8
1600
151
1800
41
Total supply heat loss (BTUHr)

on Table
2. Since
will Convey
5000BTUH
at 10 deg F.
5000 BTHU
Table
2 atGPM
10 deg
F=
The Recirculation flow rate=
1.77 GPM

For1.77gpm we would choose a 1/2 copper pipe(Isometric sketch). The friction los
1/2''
Copper Pipe =
5.04
ft per 100 feet
Return line total pipe dia 15 mm length(Riser) = 10.mtr = 32.81
Determine Pump Head

Pipe pressure drop=
Flexible connector
1.65 Feet
14 Feet
0.4 Feet
0 Feet
ft

Selected Pum Head
0 Feet
16.05 Feet
4.87 mtr
oss Calculation
BTUH /
100 feet
2958
3476
2416
738
8850

H at 10 deg F.
ketch). The friction loss for this

t per 100 feet

HWRP -R-3
References
Piping Section
Pipe Diameter
Pipe
Length
('' inches)
(' feet)
2
2
2
1 1/2
1 1/2
1
3/4
3/4
1/2
36
21.32
19.68
4
82.68
6
68.9
45.9
27.56
A- B
B- C
C- D
D- E
E- F
F- G
G- H
H- I
I- J

(BTUH)
('Feet)
3000
3000
3000
2600
2600
2000
1800
1800
1600
36
21.32
19.68
4
82.68
6
68.9
45.9
27.56
on Table
2. Since
will Convey
5000BTUH
at 10 deg F.
Table
2 atGPM
10 deg
F=
5000 BTHU

1/2''
Copper Pipe =
3.5
ft per 100 feet
Return line total pipe dia 15 mm length(Riser) = 41.8mtr = 137.14
Determine Pump Head
ft
Pipe pressure drop=

Flexible connector
Selected Pum Head
4.79 Feet
11.2 Feet
0.4 Feet
0 Feet
0 Feet
16.39 Feet
5 mtr
oss Calculation
BTUH /100
feet
1080
639.6
590.4
104
2149.68
120
1240.2
826.2
440.96
7191.04

H at 10 deg F.

t per 100 feet
137.14
ft
PROJECT:CONSTRUCTION OF ROYAL COMMISSION HEADQUARTERS BUI

TRANSFER PUMP HEAD CALCULATION
Equipment Number : PTWP at Basement floor
Pipe Size Flow Rate
Flow
Velocity
Local
resistance
factor
(mm)
Q (CMH)
n (m/s)
Section
A-B
90Elbow
STR
Gate valve
flexible connection
Check valve
Gate valve
flexible connection
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
14.67
14.67
14.67
14.67
14.67
14.67
14.67
1.78
1.78
1.78
1.78
1.78
1.78
1.78
0.75
2.00
0.17
0.40
2.00
0.17
0.40
B-C
90Elbow
45Elbow
54
54
14.67
14.67
1.78
1.78
0.75
0.35
D-E
90Elbow
54
14.67
1.78
0.35
NOTE:
R=(/D)*(2/2)
:coefficient of Frictional Pressure
D: Pipe Size
:Water Density
:Flow Velocity
Frictional Pressure dropHf=R*L
R:Pressure Loss/Unit Length
L:Length
Local Pressure dropHd=(2/2)*Qty
:Local resistance factor
Pipework pressure drop
:Water Density
:Flow Velocity
Qty: quantity
HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Date : 15-06-2015
Pressure
Loss /Unit
Qty.
(KPa)
Local
Pressure
drop
(KPa)
1.188
3.169
0.269
0.634
3.169
0.269
0.634
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
3.565
3.169
0.269
0.634
3.169
0.269
0.634
1.188
0.555
8
5
9.507
2.773
0.555
3.328
TOTAL:
27.318
Length
Rev.A
Pressure Frictional
coefficient of
Loss/Unit Pressure
Frictional Pressure
Length
drop
Pipework pressure drop = Frictional Pressure drop + Local Pressure drop

Total Pipe pressure drop :
27.318
KPa
Static Water Height:=
103.00
mtr
m Head H2O
Total Pump head:
105.73
(KPa/m)
(KPa)
0.000
safety factor 1.1:

Selected Pump Head:
116.30
116.30
m Head H2O
m Head H2O
OK
Remark
PROJECT:CONSTRUCTION OF ROYAL COMMISSION HEADQUARTERS AT

WATER PUMP( BOOSTER) HEAD CALCULATION
Equipment Number : WP EWH
Pipe Size Flow Rate
Flow
Velocity
Local
resistance
factor
(mm)
Q (CMH)
n (m/s)
ST pipe
Gate valve
90Elbow
150
150
150
4.00
4.00
4.00
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.17
0.75
B-C
90Elbow
150
4.00
0.06
0.75
C-D
ST pipe
150
4.00
0.06
D-E
ST pipe
90Elbow
STR
Gate valve
flexible connection
80
80
80
80
80
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
Check valve
Gate valve
flexible connection
ST pipe
90Elbow
EQ Tee
80
80
80
80
80
80
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
Section
A-B
E-F
NOTE:
R=(/D)*(2/2)
D: Pipe Size
0.75
2.00
0.17
0.40
2.00
0.17
0.40
0.75
1.30
:Water Density
:Flow Velocity

L:Length
:Water Density
:Flow Velocity
Qty: quantity
conclusion
Pipework press
ADQUARTERS AT MADINAT YANBU AL-SINAIYAH
Date : 15-06-2015
Pressure
Loss /Unit
Qty.
(KPa)
Local
Pressure
drop
(KPa)
0.000
0.001
1
5
0.000
0.007
0.001
0.001
0.018
0.049
0.004
0.010
2
1
1
1
0.037
0.049
0.004
0.010
0.049
0.004
0.010
1
1
1
0.049
0.004
0.010
0.018
0.032
2
1
0.037
0.032
TOTAL:
0.240
Rev.A
Length
coefficient of
Frictional
Pressure
Pressure Frictional
Loss/Unit Pressure
Length
drop
(KPa/m)
5.40
0.033
0.000
0.002
32.00
0.033
0.000
0.014
12.65
0.033
0.010
0.128
3.00
0.045
0.014
0.041
(KPa)
0.186

Total Pipe pressure drop : 0.426
KPa
Water Height:=
6.00
m
m Head H2O
Total Pump head:
6.04
Total pump head(safety factor 1.1):
Selected Pump Head:
6.65
6.65
m Head H2O
m Head H2O
Remark
PROJECT:CONSTRUCTION OF ROYAL COMMISSION HEADQUARTERS BUI

POTABLE WATER BOOSTER PUMP HEAD CALCULATION
Equipment Number : PWBP
Pipe Size Flow Rate
Flow
Velocity
Local
resistance
factor
(mm)
Q (CMH)
n (m/s)
ST pipe
90Elbow
REDTee
80
80
80
6.50
6.50
6.50
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.75
1.30
ST pipe
STR
Gate valve
Flexible connector
80
80
80
80
6.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.36
2.00
0.17
0.40
ST pipe
Check valve
Gate valve
90Elbow
EQ Tee
80
80
80
80
80
6.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.36
2.00
0.17
0.75
1.30
Section
A-B
B-C
C-D
NOTE:
R=(/D)*(2/2)
D: Pipe Size
:Water Density
:Flow Velocity
L:Length
Pipework pressure dr
:Water Density
:Flow Velocity
Qty: quantity
EADQUARTERS BUILDING
Date : 15-06-2015
Pressure
Loss /Unit
Local
Pressure
drop
Qty.
(KPa)
0.048
0.084
0.129
0.011
0.026
0.129
0.011
0.048
0.084
(KPa)
2
1
Length
Rev.A
coefficient
Pressure Frictional
of
Loss/Unit Pressure
Frictional
Length
drop
Pressure
(KPa/m)
(KPa)
7.65
0.042
0.034
0.258
4.00
0.042
0.034
0.135
3.00
0.045
0.036
0.109
0.097
0.084
1
1
1
0.129
0.011
0.026
1
1
3
1
0.129
0.011
0.145
0.084
TOTAL:
0.716
0.502

Total pipe pressure drop : 1.218
KPa
Total pipe pressure drop : 0.122
mtr
Water Height:=
15.00
mtr
Remark
Total Pump head:
15.12
m Head H2O
safety factor 1.1:

Selected Pump Head:
16.63
16.63
m Head H2O
m Head H2O
OK

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HOT WATER RECIRCULATING PUMP HEAD CALCULATION

Heat Loss Calculation

TOTAL SUPPLY HEAT LOSS (BTUH)

Size The Recirculation Return Line:

ft per 100 feet

Return line total pipe dia 22 mm length = 33.6.mtr = 110.24

Determine Pump Head

t per 100 feet

HOT WATER RECIRCULATING PUMP HEAD CALCULATION

Heat Loss Calculation

TOTAL SUPPLY HEAT LOSS (BTUH)

Size The Recirculation Return Line:

ft per 100 feet

Return line total pipe dia 22 mm length = 33.6.mtr 110.24 ft

Determine Pump Head

Supply Pipe (negligible)

Water Heater (negligible)

Total friction head loss =

me the heat loss in this

sketch). The friction loss for this

t per 100 feet

HOT WATER RECIRCULATING PUMP HEAD CALCULATION

Heat Loss Calculation

TOTAL SUPPLY HEAT LOSS (BTUH)

Size The Recirculation Return Line:

Return line total pipe dia 15 mm length (Riser)= 33.6.mtr = 110.24

Determine Pump Head

Heat Loss Calculation

ome the heat loss in this particular system

ic sketch). The friction loss for this diameter

ft per 100 feet

HOT WATER RECIRCULATING PUMP HEAD CALCULATION

Heat Loss Calculation

TOTAL SUPPLY HEAT LOSS (BTUH)

Size The Recirculation Return Line:

ft per 100 feet

Return line total pipe dia 15 mm length(Riser) = 41.8mtr = 137.14

Determine Pump Head

Pipe pressure drop=

me the heat loss in this

sketch). The friction loss for this

t per 100 feet

HOT WATER RECIRCULATING PUMP HEAD CALCULATION

Heat Loss Calculation

Total supply heat loss (BTUHr)

Size The Recirculation Return Line:

ft per 100 feet

Return line total pipe dia 15 mm length(Riser) = 10.mtr = 32.81

Determine Pump Head

Water Heater (negligible)

me the heat loss in this

ketch). The friction loss for this

t per 100 feet

HOT WATER RECIRCULATING PUMP HEAD CALCULATION

Heat Loss Calculation

TOTAL SUPPLY HEAT LOSS (BTUH)

Size The Recirculation Return Line:

ft per 100 feet

Return line total pipe dia 15 mm length(Riser) = 41.8mtr = 137.14

Determine Pump Head

Pipe pressure drop=

me the heat loss in this

sketch). The friction loss for this

t per 100 feet