REFRIGERANT PIPING DESIGN
The REFRIGERANT PIPING DESIGN
program determines the minimum pipe size required to deliver refrigerant
between the compressor, condenser and evaporator within specified
pressure loss limits. The program will also size risers so that
oil entrainment is assured. In keeping with industry standards,
the REFRIGERANT PIPING DESIGN program calculations are based on
data contained in the ASHRAE Fundamentals and the Carrier System
Design Manual. The program contains data for five common refrigerants
(R-12, R-22, R-500, R-502, and R-717) permitting comfort cooling
as well as low temperature applications to be examined. For flexibility
in the system design, the REFRIGERANT PIPING DESIGN program allows
sizing of either copper tube or steel pipe. With minimal input,
you will be able to size suction, hot gas discharge and liquid
lines, as well as single and double vertical risers.
The REFRIGERANT PIPING DESIGN
program will select pipe size based on a specified maximum pressure
drop in the line and compute minimum required capacity for oil
entrainment in risers. The program eliminates all the tedious
calculations necessary when piping is sized manually and automatically
corrects for all system operating conditions, interpolating and
adjusting data in the tables and charts.
REFRIGERANT PIPING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS