Scrapable Pipeline Preservation with Nitrogen Calculator
Calculate the required liquid nitrogen quantity to preserve a crude pipeline with nitrogen gas
Input Parameters
Pipeline Diameter (inch):
inch
Pipeline Length (KM):
KM
Current Pipeline Pressure (PSIG):
PSIG
This is the crude oil pressure before pumping nitrogen
Desired Nitrogen Gas Pressure (PSIG):
PSIG
Should be higher than crude oil pressure by 50 PSIG at minimum
Desired Scraper Speed (m/s):
m/s
Calculate
Required Liquid Nitrogen Quantity
Calculated Liquid Nitrogen Volume:
US Gallons
Required Liquid Nitrogen Volume (with 25% margin):
US Gallons
Required Vaporizer Pumping Flow
Vaporizer Flow:
m³/s
Flow Unit Conversion:
m³/s
SCFM
Nm³/h
Sm³/h
MMSCFD
kg/h
lb/hr
Converted Flow:
m³/s
Estimated Time to Complete the Scraping:
Hours