Regulator Flow Calculator

Product: 1/4", 3/8 & 1/2" GDR

INPUT

Sealing Diameter, Sd (in) 0.530

Valve/Poppet Sealing Diameter, Pd (in) 0.500
Upper Retainer Diameter (in) 1.600
Lower Diaphragm Diameter (in) 2.345

Adjustment Spring Free Length (in) 1.575

Adjustment Spring Rate (lb/in) 265

Valve Spring Free Length (in) 0.812

Valve Spring Rate, Kv (lb/in) 55.710
Valve Spring Installed Length (in) 0.620
Seat Stress Force, Fseat (lb) 9.24

Valve Lift (in), Max Lift .080 0.095

Inlet Pressure, P1 (psig) 150.0

Outlet Pressure, P2 (psig) 50.0

Flow Calculator
Main Orifice Diameter 0.705
Flow Coefficient 0.55
Upstream Temperature (F) 70

Gas Density, Standard (lbm/ft3) 0.0749

= 0.0749 (Air)
= 0.1034 (Argon)
= 0.0103 (Helium)
= 0.00521 (Hydrogen)
= 0.0724 (Nitrogen)
= 0.0828 (Oxygen)
Gas Constant (ft lb /lbm /R) 53.34
= 53.34 (Air)
= 38.65 (Argon)
= 386.0 (Helium)
= 766.4 (Hydrogen)
= 55.15 (Nitrogen)
 = 48.28 (Oxygen)
Upstream Gas Ratio of specific heats 1.400
= 1.40 for diatomic gasses (ex: air, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen)
= 1.67 for monatomic gasses (ex: helium, argon)

Spring Information Psi Free Length Rate

"A" Spring 0-50 1.575 265
"B" Spring 0-125 1.575 585
"C" Spring 0-250 1.575 1825
 CALCULATED

Pressure load on diaphragm (lb) 152.79

Sealing Area, Aa (in2) 0.221

Valve/Poppet Area, Ap (in2) 0.196
Sealing/Poppet Delta, Adsp (psid) -0.024
Diaphragm Area, Ad 3.056

Spring Rate (lb/in) 265.00

Force from Valve Spring, Fv (lb) 16.00

Total Spring Rate, Kd (lb/in) 320.71

Delta Pressure , Pd (psid) 100

Lock Up, (psi) #VALUE!
Pressure Rise/ 100 psi -0.79

Droop 10.00
Resulting Outlet Pressure @ Flow 40.00
Percent Droop 20.00%

Flow Coefficient Cv 4.40

Flow Rate @ Droop Stated Above (SCFM 354
Flow Rate @ Droop Stated Above (SCFH 21,224

Equivalent Flow Orifice (in) 0.211

Inlet Pressure (psia) 164.70

Outlet Pressure (psia) 64.70
Temperature (R) 530.00
Critical Pressure Ratio 0.53
Upstream Density (lbm/ft3) 0.84
Gc (ft lbm /lb /s2) 32.17
 D eliv ery P ressure (P S IG )

4GDR-500B-V-A
Inlet Pressure 150 Psig
Set Pressure 50 Psig (dynamically)
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10

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Flow SCFH (Nitrogen)

Flow Test Data

Date 5/18/2000
Media Nitrogen
Temperature 68 Degrees Fairenheit
Part Number 4GDR-500B-V-A
Inlet 150.0 Psi
Set Pressure 50.0 Psi Set @ 1 SCFM Flow
LockUp 52.2

Inlet Outlet Flow (SCFH) Flow (SCFM) 10% Droop Line

150 50.0 0 0.00 45 0
150 47.3 764 12.73 45 20000
150 46.6 1,200 20.00
150 46.0 1,620 27.00
150 45.8 2,000 33.33
150 45.5 2,395 39.92
150 45.1 2,825 47.08
150 45.0 3,210 53.50
150 45.0 2,585 43.08
150 45.0 3,880 64.67
150 45.0 4,210 70.17
150 45.1 4,590 76.50
150 45.3 4,910 81.83
150 45.5 4,175 69.58
150 46.3 5,520 92.00
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50 Psig
dynamically)

00 5000 6000
 D eliv ery P ressure (P S IG )

4GDR-500B-V-B
Inlet Pressure 200 Psig
Set Pressure 100 Psig (dynamically)

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25

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Flow SCFH (Nitrogen)

Flow Test Data

Date 5/18/2000
Media Nitrogen
Temperature 68 Degrees Fairenheit
Part Number 4GDR-500B-V-B
Inlet 200.0 Psi
Set Pressure 100.0 Psi Set @ 1 SCFM Flow
LockUp 102.2

Inlet Outlet Flow (SCFH) Flow (SCFM) 10% Droop Line

200 100.0 0 0.00 90 0
200 96.2 655 10.92 90 20000
200 95.2 1,440 24.00
200 94.0 1,580 26.33
200 93.5 1,935 32.25
200 93.2 2,410 40.17
200 92.6 2,775 46.25
200 92.2 3,225 53.75
200 91.8 3,620 60.33
200 91.5 3,975 66.25
200 91.2 4,350 72.50
200 90.8 4,710 78.50
200 90.5 5,035 83.92
200 90.5 5,340 89.00
200 90.2 5,680 94.67
200 90.0 5,880 98.00
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0 Psig
dynamically)

0 5000 6000
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4GDR-500B-V-C
Inlet Pressure 300 Psig
Set Pressure 200 Psig (dynamically)
200

150

100

50

0
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Flow SCFH (Nitrogen)

Flow Test Data

Date 5/18/2000
Media Nitrogen
Temperature 68 Degrees Fairenheit
Part Number 4GDR-500B-V-B
Inlet 300.0 Psi
Set Pressure 200.0 Psi Set @ 1 SCFM Flow
LockUp 202.2
Test Terminated at 15,000 SCFH

Inlet Outlet Flow (SCFH) Flow (SCFM) 10% Droop Line

300 200.0 0 0.00 180 0
300 195.1 635 10.58 180 20000
300 193.7 1,120 18.67
300 192.7 1,560 26.00
300 191.8 1,945 32.42
300 191.1 2,345 39.08
300 190.4 2,710 45.17
300 189.8 3,110 51.83
300 189.3 3,475 57.92
300 188.8 3,845 64.08
300 188.5 4,150 69.17
300 188.1 4,475 74.58
300 187.8 4,825 80.42
300 187.5 5,100 85.00
300 187.1 5,420 90.33
300 186.4 5,835 97.25
300 186.3 6,270 104.50
300 186.4 6,395 106.58
300 186.5 6,520 108.67
300 186.3 6,895 114.92
300 185.0 8,780 146.33
300 184.5 9,770 162.83
300 183.0 12,950 215.83
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00 Psig
dynamically)

11000 13000 15000

Regulator Flow Calculator

Product: 3/4" & 1" GDR

INPUT

Sealing Diameter, Sd (in) 0.710

Valve/Poppet Sealing Diameter, Pd (in) 0.687
Upper Retainer Diameter (in) 2.200
Lower Diaphragm Diameter (in) 3.400

Adjustment Spring Free Length (in) 2.750

Adjustment Spring Rate (lb/in) 405

Valve Spring Free Length (in) 1.585

Valve Spring Rate, Kv (lb/in) 18.300
Valve Spring Installed Length (in) 0.775
Seat Stress Force, Fseat (lb) 9.24

Valve Lift (in), Max .125 0.039

Inlet Pressure, P1 (psig) 150.0

Outlet Pressure, P2 (psig) 50.0

Flow Calculator
Main Orifice Diameter 0.710
Flow Coefficient 0.55
Upstream Temperature (F) 68

Gas Density, Standard (lbm/ft3) 0.0724

= 0.0749 (Air)
= 0.1034 (Argon)
= 0.0103 (Helium)
= 0.00521 (Hydrogen)
= 0.0724 (Nitrogen)
= 0.0828 (Oxygen)
Gas Constant (ft lb /lbm /R) 55.15
= 53.34 (Air)
= 38.65 (Argon)
= 386.0 (Helium)
= 766.4 (Hydrogen)
= 55.15 (Nitrogen)
 = 48.28 (Oxygen)
Upstream Gas Ratio of specific heats 1.400
= 1.40 for diatomic gasses (ex: air, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen)
= 1.67 for monatomic gasses (ex: helium, argon)

Spring Information Psi Free Length Rate

"A" Spring 0-50 2.750 405
"B" Spring 0-125 2.700 1070
"C" Spring 0-200 2.600 1960
"D" Spring 0-250 2.400 3400
 CALCULATED

Pressure load on diaphragm (lb) 307.88

Sealing Area, Aa (in2) 0.396

Valve/Poppet Area, Ap (in2) 0.371
Sealing/Poppet Delta, Adsp (psid) -0.025
Diaphragm Area, Ad 6.158

Spring Rate (lb/in) 405.00

Force from Valve Spring, Fv (lb) 15.54

Total Spring Rate, Kd (lb/in) 423.30

Delta Pressure , Pd (psid) 100

Lock Up, (psi) 1.50
Balance Effect, Pressure Rise/100 psi -0.41

Droop 2.71
Resulting Outlet Pressure @ Flow 47.29
Ben Buren:
Percent Droop 5.41% Droop Should Never
Exceede 10%
Flow Coefficient Cv 1.83
Flow Rate @ Droop Stated Above (SCFM 150
Flow Rate @ Droop Stated Above (SCFH 9,000

Equivalent Flow Orifice (in) 0.088

Inlet Pressure (psia) 164.70

Outlet Pressure (psia) 64.70
Temperature (R) 528.00
Critical Pressure Ratio 0.53
Upstream Density (lbm/ft3) 0.81
Gc (ft lbm /lb /s2) 32.17
 Series GDR (3/4" & 1")
Turns Vs Pressure
Pressure (PSI)

(Static)

250.0

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Turns
"A" "B" "C"

Number of Turns "A" "B" "C"

0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1 3.0 7.7 13.5
2 5.9 15.2 28.8
3 9.0 22.9 44.4
4 12.1 30.6 60.1
5 15.1 38.5 75.5
6 18.2 46.3 91.1
7 21.4 54.3 106.8
8 24.6 62.2 123.0
9 27.9 70.2 139.8
10 31.3 78.3 156.9
11 34.6 86.4 173.6
12 37.9 94.5 191.2
13 41.5 102.6 209.2
14 44.5 110.6 227.1
15 48.2 118.9
16 51.8 127.2
17 55.4 135.6
18 58.9 143.5
19 62.8 153.5
 D eliv ery P ressure (P S IG )

4GDR-1000B-V-A
Inlet Pressure 150 Psig
Set Pressure 50 Psig (dynamically)
60

50

40

30

20

10

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Flow SCFH (Nitrogen)

Flow Test Data

Date 5/17/2000
Media Nitrogen
Temperature 68 Degrees Fairenheit
Part Number 4GDR-1000B-V-A
Inlet 150.0 Psi
Set Pressure 50.0 Psi Set @ 1 SCFM Flow
LockUp 51.3 Psi
Test Terminated at 15000 SCFH

Inlet Outlet Flow (SCFH) Flow (SCFM) 10% Droop Line

150 50.0 0 0.00 45 0
150 49.9 660 11.00 45 20000
150 50.0 1,110 18.50
150 49.8 1,605 26.75
150 49.9 1,980 33.00
150 49.9 2,420 40.33
150 49.9 2,380 39.67
150 49.7 3,000 50.00
150 49.6 3,525 58.75
150 49.7 3,960 66.00
150 49.5 4,265 71.08
150 49.4 4,650 77.50
150 49.3 5,040 84.00
150 49.3 5,330 88.83
150 49.2 5,675 94.58
150 49.2 5,990 99.83
150 49.3 7,550 125.83
150 49.3 8,100 135.00
150 49.3 8,300 138.33
150 49.3 8,450 140.83
150 49.0 13,450 224.17
150 48.5 14,975 249.58
150 48.0 15,739 262.32
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50 Psig
dynamically)

000160001800020000
 D eliv ery P ressure (P S IG )

4GDR-1000B-V-B
Inlet Pressure 200 Psig
Set Pressure 100 Psig (dynamically)

125

100

75

50

25

0
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Flow SCFH (Nitrogen)

Flow Test Data

Date 5/17/2000
Media Nitrogen
Temperature 68 Degrees Fairenheit
Part Number 4GDR-1000B-V-B
Inlet 200.0 Psi
Set Pressure 100.0 Psi Set @ 1 SCFM Flow
LockUp 101.4 Psi
Test Terminated at 15,000 SCFH

Inlet Outlet Flow (SCFH) Flow (SCFM) 10% Droop Line

200 100.0 0 0.00 90 0
200 99.2 680 11.33 90 20000
200 99.5 1,100 18.33
200 99.0 1,560 26.00
200 99.0 1,950 32.50
200 99.0 2,400 40.00
200 99.0 2,820 47.00
200 98.9 3,250 54.17
200 98.8 3,610 60.17
200 98.8 3,990 66.50
200 98.5 4,410 73.50
200 98.6 4,630 77.17
200 98.4 4,955 82.58
200 98.4 5,310 88.50
200 98.5 5,700 95.00
200 98.4 6,000 100.00
200 98.4 6,270 104.50
200 98.2 6,440 107.33
200 98.1 6,560 109.33
200 97.9 6,750 112.50
200 97.5 7,600 126.67
200 97.0 11,000 183.33
200 96.5 12,900 215.00
200 96.0 15,500 258.33
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0 Psig
dynamically)

000160001800020000
 D eliv ery P ressu re (P S IG )

4GDR-1000B-V-C
Inlet Pressure 300 Psig
Set Pressure 200 Psig (dynamically)
200

150

100

50

0
0 5000 10000 15000 20000
Flow SCFH (Nitrogen)

Flow Test Data

Date 5/17/2000
Media Nitrogen
Temperature 68 Degrees Fairenheit
Part Number 4GDR-1000B-V-B
Inlet 300.0 Psi
Set Pressure 200.0 Psi Set @ 1 SCFM Flow
LockUp 201.9 Psi
Test Terminated at 15,000 SCFH

Inlet Outlet Flow (SCFH) Flow (SCFM) 10% Droop Line

300 200.0 0 0.00 180 0
300 198.3 735 12.25 180 20000
300 198.1 1,125 18.75
300 197.7 1,600 26.67
300 197.6 1,995 33.25
300 197.5 2,390 39.83
300 197.5 2,760 46.00
300 197.3 3,140 52.33
300 197.1 3,465 57.75
300 197.0 3,810 63.50
300 197.0 4,125 68.75
300 196.9 4,450 74.17
300 196.7 4,760 79.33
300 196.4 5,080 84.67
300 196.3 5,330 88.83
300 196.1 5,700 95.00
300 195.9 6,025 100.42
300 195.9 6,340 105.67
300 195.7 6,500 108.33
300 195.7 6,800 113.33
300 195.0 7,650 127.50
300 194.5 8,800 146.67
300 194.0 10,000 166.67
300 193.5 10,600 176.67
300 193.0 12,100 201.67
300 192.5 13,700 228.33
300 192.0 15,500 258.33
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dynamically)

15000 20000
Instructions
Fill in Orifice Size. (List of Generant Orifices on sheet 2)
Fill in Discharge Coeficient. (List of Generant Kd on sheet 2)
Fill in Upstream Pressure, Downstream Pressure and Temperature.
Fill in "Yes" for CO2 Applications, or N/A.
Select Gas Density, Gas Constant and Gas Ratio

Read
Calculated Flow in blue boxes

Orifice Flow Calculator GAS

Rev C, 10/14/99

Remarks:

INPUT CALCULATED

Orifice Diameter (in) 0.250 Orifice Area (in2)

Orifice Discharge Coefficient 0.753 Inlet Pressure (psia)
Upstream Pressure (psig) 253.0 Outlet Pressure (psia)
Downstream Pressure (psig) 0.0 Temperature (R)
Upstream Temperature (F) 70 Critical Pressure Ratio
If Calculating Co2 Flow, type "Yes" and N/A Upstream Density (lbm/ft3)
use Air values from below Gc (ft lbm /lb /s2)
Gas Density, Standard (lbm/ft3) 0.0724
= 0.0749 (Air) Gas Flow Rate (lbm/s)
= 0.1034 (Argon) Gas Flow Rate (lbm/min)
= 0.0103 (Helium) Gas Flow Rate (lbm/hr)
= 0.00521 (Hydrogen) Gas Flow Rate (SCFM)
= 0.0724 (Nitrogen) Gas Flow Rate (SCFH)
= 0.0828 (Oxygen)
=0.045 (Methane)
Gas Constant (ft lb /lbm /R) 55.15 Carbon Dioxide Flow (SCFM)
= 53.34 (Air)
= 38.65 (Argon)
= 386.0 (Helium)
= 766.4 (Hydrogen)
= 55.15 (Nitrogen)
= 48.28 (Oxygen)
Upstream Gas Ratio of specific heats 1.400
= 1.40 for diatomic gasses (ex: air, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen)
= 1.67 for monatomic gasses (ex: helium, argon)
= 1.31 for Methane Gas

Assumptions: Fluid behaves as an ideal gas.

 0.05
267.70
14.70
530.00
0.53
1.32
32.17

0.22
13.49
809.24
186.29
11,177.36

N/A
HPRV Data
Orifice Diameter Flow Coeficient Kd Orifice Diameter
Size Configuration 0 - 1200 1,200 - 2400
1/4" HPRV 0.275 0.27 0.250
1/4" HPRVA 0.275 0.65 0.250
1/2" HPRV 0.515 0.20 0.275
1/2" HPRVA 0.515 0.35 0.275
3/4" HPRV 0.735 0.45 0.515

CRV Data, Dirt Guard Design

Valve Orifice .250 Diameter, Same for 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT
Spring Lower Upper Kd
CRV-4-250-22 20.1 29.0 0.62
CRV-4-250-35 29.1 45.0 0.53
CRV-4-250-50 45.1 60.0 0.54
CRV-4-250-75 60.1 90.0 0.61
CRV-4-250-100 90.1 125.0 0.76
CRV-4-250-150 125.1 190.0 0.76
CRV-4-250-230 190.1 275.0 0.67
CRV-4-250-350 275.1 375.0 0.61
CRV-4-250-500 375.1 600.0 0.48

CRV Data, Prior to Dirt Guard Inhancment

Valve Orifice .312 Diameter, Same for 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT
Spring Lower Upper Kd
CRV-4-250-22 20.5 28 0.59
CRV-4-250-35 29 45 0.59
CRV-4-250-50 46 62 0.59
CRV-4-250-75 63 89 0.54
CRV-4-250-100 90 130 0.42
CRV-4-250-150 131 180 0.35
CRV-4-250-230 181 250 0.25
CRV-4-250-350 251 375 0.12
CRV-4-250-500 376 615 0.18

Part Number Cv
CV-125 1.71
CV-250 3.03
CV-375 3.87
CV-500 7.38
CV-750 11.40
CV-1000 14.20
CV-1250 26.80
CV-1500 26.80
CV-2000 51.00

ICV-125 0.35
ICV-250 0.85
ICV-375 1.25
ICV-500 1.75
ICV-750 3.50
Flow Coeficient Kd

N/A
N/A
0.27
0.65
0.20
Liquid Flow Calculator
Rev A

Generant P/N:

INPUT CALCULATED

Upstream Pressure, P1 (psig) 160 Flow (GPM) 15

Downstream Pressure, P2 (psig) 150 Upstream Pressure, P1 (psia) 175
CV 4.74 Downstream Pressure, P2 (psia 165
Specific Gravity (Water 1.0) 1.00
= 1.00 (Water)
= 0.83 (Hyd Oil,Mil 5606)
= 0.75 (Gasoline)
Cv Calculator
Rev A

Generant P/N:

INPUT CALCULATED

Upstream Pressure, P1 (psig) 100.00 Cv 6.4233

Downstream Pressure, P2 (psig) 95.00 Temperature (R) 530.0
Flow, Q (SCFM) 150.00 Upstream Pressure, P1 (psia) 114.700
Temperature, (F) 70.00 Downstream Pressure, P2 (psia 109.700
Specific Gravity 1.000
= 1.000 (Air)
= 0.137 (Helium)
= 0.0695 (Hydrogen)
= 0.967 (Nitrogen)
= 1.105 (Oxygen)

Equivalent Sharp Edge Orifice 1.000 Cv 17.95

Orifice Area (sq in) 0.200 Flow Coeficient Cd 0.8

Area Calculator
For Sharp Edge
Diameter 0.595 Area 0.28

For Conical Seat Area (Conical Seat) 0.200

Diameter 0.500
Lift 0.127
Pressure Conversion
Rev A

INPUT CALCULATED

Enter Pressure (PSI) 435.41 Pressure in in. H2O

Pressure in in. Hg
Pressure in mm/H20
Pressure in cm/H20
Pressure in kg/cm^2
Pressure in Bar
Pressure in mbar
Pressure in Pa
Pressure in kPa

INPUT CALCULATED

Enter Inches 0.3700 Millimeters

Centimeters
Meters
Feet

Enter Millimeters 3.50 Inches

INPUT CALCULATED

Enter Degrees Fahrenheit 70.00 Degrees Celcius

Degrees Kelvin
Degrees Ranken

Gases
INPUT CALCULATED

Enter Flow Rate (SCFM) 61.58 Standard Cubic Feet per Hour
Standard Liters Per Minute
Standard Liters Per Hour
Standard Cubic Centimeters Per Mi
Standard Cubic Centimeters Per Ho
Nm3/Hr (Netwon Meters Cubed/Hr)

Flow (SCFM) Argon

Flow (SCFM) Carbon Dioxide
Flow (SCFM) Fuel Gases
Flow (SCFM) Helium
 Flow (SCFM) Hydrogen
Flow (SCFM) Nitrogen
Flow (SCFM) Nitrous Oxide
Flow (SCFM) Oxygen

Liquids

INPUT

Enter Flow Rate (GPM) 1.00 Gallons Per Hour

Liters Per Minute
Liters Per Hour

Interpolation
INPUT CALCULATED

Enter Scale Low 20.00 Scale Reading

Enter Scale High 30.00
Enter Value Low 2038.00
Enter Value High 3524.00
Enter Value Sought 2550.00

Atm 1.0000
Psi 14.7000
torr 0.0013
Micron ###
In Hg 29.92

Area
INPUT CALCULATED

Enter Diameter 0.228 Area

Number of Holes 1
Percentage Exposed 100.00% Force
Pressure 100.000

Enter Flow in SCFM 1602.1362 Flow in Lbs/s

Gas Density, Standard (lbm/ft 0.0749

= 0.0749 (Air)
= 0.1034 (Argon)
= 0.0103 (Helium)
 = 0.00521 (Hydrogen)
= 0.0724 (Nitrogen)
= 0.0828 (Oxygen)

Flow Required to fill a Vessel to a given pressure

Input
Vessel Gallons 100 Cubic Feet
Desired Pressure Psi 50 Desired Pressure Psia
Time Minutes 10 Flow Rate SCFM

Seat Stress
For Sharp Edge
Orifice Di 0.410 Nominal Seat Dia (in)
Seal OD 0.437 Pressure Area (in2)
Inlet Pre 50.00 Seat Area (in2)
Ratio: Pressure Area/Seat Area
Inlet Area (in2)
Contact Stress @ MAWP (psi)
 12,065.31
886.50
306,139.33
30,613.93
30.61
30.00
30,021.77
3,002,177.07
3,002.18

9.40
0.94
0.09
0.0308

0.138

21.11
294.26
529.60

3,694.80 SCFH
1,743.70 LPM
104,624.42 LPH
1,743,760.86 CC/Min "=MM/Min"
104,625,097.38 CC/Hr 25.02453
104.37

52.34
49.88
52.96
165.65
233.39
62.81
49.88
58.50

60.00 Gal/Hr
3.79 L/Min
227.10 L/Hr

23.45

0.041

4.083

2.00
Calculated
13.37
64.68
4.55

0.4235
0.1409
0.0180
7.84
0.1320
392