Oil Pipes - Recommended Flow Velocities

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The table below can be used designing oil lines:

Values depends on the viscosity of the oil - typical qualities like benzol, gas oil ..

Heavier oils with higher viscosities require lower velocities - can be compensated with heating and heat tracing.

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