Head Loss due to Friction in Laminar Flow Formulas

The Head Loss due to Friction refers to the reduction in pressure (or head) that occurs as fluid flows through a pipe or hydraulic system. And is denoted by h_L. Head Loss due to Friction is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Head Loss due to Friction is always positive.

Formulas to find Head Loss due to Friction in Laminar Flow

fxPotential Head DropGo

Laminar Flow formulas that make use of Head Loss due to Friction

fxDiameter of Section given Potential Head DropGo

fxLength of Pipe given Potential Head DropGo

List of variables in Laminar Flow formulas

fx Dynamic Viscosity Go

fx Mean Velocity Go

fx Length of Pipe Go

fx Specific Weight of Liquid Go

fx Diameter of Section Go

FAQ

What is the Head Loss due to Friction?

The Head Loss due to Friction refers to the reduction in pressure (or head) that occurs as fluid flows through a pipe or hydraulic system. Head Loss due to Friction is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Head Loss due to Friction is always positive.

Can the Head Loss due to Friction be negative?

No, the Head Loss due to Friction, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Head Loss due to Friction?

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

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