This article discusses the hydraulic retention time in T-shaped chambers of stainless steel pipes'clamp connectors.It focuses on analyzing the impact of different pipe diameters and flow velocities on their hydraulic retention time.A standard k-e model is used to simulate the flow field distribution at clamp connections in DN50,DN100 and DN150 water pipes,and the renewal process of water in the T-shaped chambers,as well as the discharge time.The results indicate that increasing the water flow velocity can accelerate the renewal rate of water in T-shaped chambers.The discharge time of water in T-shaped chambers varies with the pipe diameter at the same water flow velocity.Pipe diameter and flow velocity are the key factors affecting the water renewal rate.This research provides important theoretical foundations and technical support for the application of clamp connections in water supply system.It demonstrates the water quality safety of using clamp connections for water supply networks.