Fluid Flow in Perforated Pipes

Abstract

Values of the discharge coefficient for air flow through single holes in a pipe wall, and for the angle of efflux are reported. The variation of static pressure along tubular polyethylene air ducts with a maximum length-to-diameter ratio of 250 containing pairs of diametrically opposed holes has been measured. This information was used with data on friction loss to determine values for the coefficient of static pressure regain. It was possible to predict variations in static pressure and air discharge along uniformly perforated ducts which were in good agreement with those observed experimentally.