💨 Darcy-Weisbach Compressed Air Flow (Header ΔP <3.0 PSI Target over 1,000 ft)

Compressed Air Piping Friction Calculator

Size industrial compressed air distribution mains (extruded aluminum smooth bore, Schedule 40 black steel, and 304SS) under ISO 8573: calculate friction pressure drop (keeping total header ΔP <3.0 PSI over 1,000 ft at 100-125 PSI to avoid wasted compressor power [1 PSI drop = 0.5% extra motor kW]), and piping contractor profits.

1. Project & Operating Inputs

Compressed Air Total Flow (CFM e.g. 750 CFM Plant Air)

Total Distribution Main Length (Linear Feet e.g. 1,200 Linear Feet)

Customer Bid Price for Supplied & Hung Aluminum Air Piping ($)

Transair/AIRpipe Modular Aluminum Pipe, Drops, Hangers & Pipefitters ($)

2. Financial Breakdown & Yield

COMPRESSED AIR HEADER SIZING

Turnkey Compressed Air Piping Profit

Mechanical Piping Contractor Margin

0.0%

Gross Revenue / Bill

Total Project CapEx

Operating / Material Cost