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API RP 14E Erosional Velocity Utilization Calculator

Ue=VmVeU_e=\frac{V_m}{V_e}

Enter the declared production engineering inputs below to solve U_e. Variable definitions, units, the default calculation, and the available source trail are included on this page.

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Formula, variables, and default calculation

Ue=VmVeU_e=\frac{V_m}{V_e}

Reproducible default result

With the default values shown below, the calculation returns U_e = 0.703269 fraction. Defaults demonstrate the implementation; they are not recommended field values.

V_mft/s

20.74643324373131

V_eft/s

29.5

Input definitions

V_m

ft/s

Actual Mixture Velocity

V_e

ft/s

Erosional Velocity

Output definitions

U_e

fraction

Erosional Velocity Utilization

V_m

ft/s

Actual Mixture Velocity

V_e

ft/s

Erosional Velocity

Source and record status

Source metadata identifies the relationship implemented by the calculator. Check the cited edition, unit basis, and scope against the engineering case before operational use.

reviewed

API RP 14E gas/liquid two-phase sizing criteria; NACE review summary of API RP 14E recommendation to keep mixture velocity below erosional velocity.

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