Input data

Diameter (D)

Diameter (d)

Angle (°)

Pressure

Output data

P/γ

Force

Description

Given the diameters of the main pipe and its derivations, the junction angle, and the internal pressure, this calculation determines the force required for the anchorage of a symmetric Y junction.

Illustrative image

Inputs

Parameter	Standard Units	Description
Diameter (D)	mm	Main pipe diameter
Diameter (d)	mm	Branch pipe diameter
Angle	°	Junction angle between the pipes
Pressure	Pa	Internal pressure in the pipe

Outputs

Parameter	Standard Units	Description
P/γ	m	Ratio between pressure and specific weight of the fluid
Force	N	Required anchorage force

References

VIANNA, Marcos R. Mecânica dos fluidos. Kindle edition. 6. Ed. Belo Horizonte, Bloom, 2011

Calculations