Datum Head in Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Basics Formulas

Datum head is defined as the head owned by the fluid due to the height above the datum. And is denoted by Z. Datum Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Datum Head is always negative.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Basics formulas that make use of Datum Head

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What is the Datum Head?

Datum head is defined as the head owned by the fluid due to the height above the datum. Datum Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Datum Head is always negative.

Can the Datum Head be negative?

Yes, the Datum Head, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Datum Head?

Datum Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Datum Head can be measured.

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