Suction lines: 1-2 m/s (lower to avoid NPSH issues)
Discharge lines: 2-4 m/s (balance friction and cost)
Slurry lines: 1.5-3 m/s (maintain solids suspension)
Formula: D = √(4Q / (π × v))
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