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Double Check Valve Sizing Calculator
Sizes double check valve assemblies (DCVA) for backflow prevention.
Flow Rate
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Design flow rate.
GPM
Maximum Velocity
?
Typically 5-10 fps.
ft/s
Calculate
Results
DCVA Assembly Size
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inches
Estimated Pressure Loss
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psi
Actual Velocity
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ft/s
References:
ASSE 1015, USC FCCCHR, Manufacturer Data