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    What are the maximum recommended fluid velocities in pipes for normal applications?

    Customary maximum fluid velocities in pipes are 15 ft/s for liquids and 150 ft/s for gases. Do not generally exceed these limits. For single phase gas lines, I use a maximum of 60 ft/s so that in-plant noise does not become a problem. Try to avoid too small a velocity (use > 15 ft/s) so that...

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