SUBJECT: REFRIGERANT LINE PIPE SIZING FOR REMOTE CONDENSERS #4-C-264 12/10/2001

ADVANTAGE Engineering, Inc. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, IN 46142 317-887-0729 fax: 317-881-1277
web site: www.AdvantageEngineering.com email: sales@AdvantageEngineering.com
original created 12/10/01 updated 1/27/12 2012 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC.
LIQUID LINES
Step 1. Assume an equivalent feet
of pipe. Usually estimate the run
and multiply by 1.5 to account for
elbows, ect.
Step 2. Using estimated
equivalent feet from Step 1, enter
chart A and pick line size required.
Pick the closest next larger size
when your point falls between two
line sizes.
Step 3. Using the line size
selected above, calculate the
actual equivalent feet using table
1.
Step 4. Compare actual equivalent
feet with estimated equivalent feet.
If actual is less than or equal to
estimated, your selection is good.
If actual is more than estimated,
enter chart A to be sure it is still a
good selection. Reselect if
necessary.
HOT GAS LINES
Step 1. Assume an equivalent feet
of pipe. Usually estimate the run
and multiply by 1.5 to account for
elbows, ect.
Step 2. Using estimated
equivalent feet from Step 1, enter
chart B and pick line size required.
Pick the closest next larger size
when your point falls between two
line sizes.
Step 3. Using the line size
selected above, calculate the
actual equivalent feet using table
1.
Step 4. Compare actual equivalent
feet with estimated equivalent feet.
If actual is less than or equal to
estimated, your selection is good.
If actual is more than estimated,
enter chart B to be sure it is still a
good selection. Reselect if
necessary.
FITTING LOSSES IN EQUIVALENT FEET OF PIPE Screwed, Welded, Flanged, Flared, and Brazed Connections
3/8
1/2
3/4
1.4
1.6
2.0
0.9
1.0
1.4
2.3
2.5
3.2
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.6
2.3
2.5
3.2
2.7
3.0
4.0
0.9
1.0
1.4
1.2
1.4
1.9
1.4
1.6
2.0
1
1-1/4
1/1/2
2.6
3.3
4.0
1.7
2.3
2.6
4.1
5.6
6.3
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.1
3.0
3.4
4.1
5.6
6.3
5.0
7.0
8.0
1.7
2.3
2.6
2.3
3.1
3.7
2.6
3.3
4.0
2
2-1/2
3
5.0
6.0
7.5
3.3
4.1
5.0
8.2
10
12
2.6
3.2
4.0
4.5
5.2
6.4
8.2
10
12
10
12
15
3.3
4.1
5.0
4.7
5.6
7.0
5.0
6.0
7.5
NOMINAL
PIPE OR TUBE
SIZE (in.)
90 Std 90 Long
Radius
90Street 45Std 45Street 180Std
No
Reduction
Reduced
1/4
Reduced
1/2
Flow thru
Branch
SMOOTH BEND ELBOWS SMOOTH BEND TEES
Straight-thru Flow
500
400
300
200
150
100
80
60
50
40
30
20
E
Q
U
I
V
A
L
E
N
T

L
E
N
G
T
H

(
F
T
)
TONS OF REFRIGERATION
LIQUID LINES - Copper Tubing For Pressure Drop Corresponding to 2 F
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500
3
8
"
1
2
"
5
8
"
7
8
"
1
8
1
"
3
8
1
"
5
8
1
"
1
8
2
"
5
8
2
"
1
8
3
"
CHART A
500
400
300
200
150
100
80
60
50
40
30
20
E
Q
U
I
V
A
L
E
N
T

L
E
N
G
T
H

(
F
T
)
TONS OF REFRIGERATION
HOT GAS LINES - Copper Tubing For Pressure Drop Corresponding to 2 F
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500
5
8
"
1
2
"
7
8
"
5
8
1
"
3
8
1
"
1
8
1
"
8
2
" 1
1
8
5
"
1
8
4
"
5
8
3
"
1
8
3
"
5
8
2
"
CHART B
TABLE 1
Please Note: these charts are
for use with R-22 refrigerant.
updated 1/27/12