For a liquid, as a "rule of thumb", a velocity of less than 1m/s means the pipe is too big (sizes up to, say 500mm Ø). If it is more than 3m/s it is too small.
However, if it is flammable, an electrical insulator and static charge buildup is to be avoided, the velocity needs to be no more than 1m/s.
Does that help?
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you need to do an economic analysis. pick a line size with the rule of thumbs listed. Then price out the line and the cost to loss the energy, including pump sizes and energy costs. Repeat with 1 line size larger and smaller. Then 1 more larger and smaller.
The original poster did not state the country of posting.
Also, this forum is usually very tolerant of users whose native language is not English.
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