Steam piping design calculators

Pipe Sizing by Pressure Loss

Find the smallest standard pipe that keeps steam pressure drop within your limit.

Pipe Sizing by Velocity

Find the smallest standard pipe that keeps steam velocity within your limit.

Pipe Sizing for Steam Vent

Size a vent line discharging to atmosphere, with an exit velocity check.

Pressure Loss through Piping

Calculate pressure drop and outlet pressure for a selected steam pipe.

Steam Velocity through Piping

Calculate steam velocity in a selected pipe at inlet conditions.

Steam Flow Rate through Piping

Calculate the steam flow a selected pipe passes at a given pressure drop.

Economical Insulation Thickness

Find the insulation thickness with the lowest combined energy and capital cost.

Results are preliminary engineering estimates based on the stated methods and your inputs. Have a qualified engineer verify them before design, procurement or safety decisions. Need a reviewed design? See our steam system engineering services or talk to our engineers.