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[Rachel Tee]

Hi, 

 

I am just wondering why is high pressure drop not recommended in industrial settings? Does anyone have any clue on this?

[jayari]

This is a very broad question, and there will be specific answers for specific situations. Do you have a specific situation you are analyzing?

 

The "typical answer" I would give based on things I've read and seen is the following: pressure drop is a loss of energy (friction), so at some point the energy had to be generated and if a lot of that energy is lost to friction for no benefit, it's just a waste of money (equipment is bigger than it needs to be, maintenance, capital cost for installation, etc.) and energy from the grid.

[latexman]

Jayari is right.

 

It is an optimization exercise.