Head Loss due to Friction in Laminar Flow Formulas

The Head Loss due to Friction occurs due to the effect of the fluid’s viscosity near the surface of the pipe or duct. And is denoted by h_location. 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

fxPressure Head DropGo

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

fxDistance between Plates given Pressure Head DropGo

fxLength of Pipe given Pressure Head DropGo

List of variables in Laminar Flow formulas

fx Dynamic Viscosity Go

fx Length of Pipe Go

fx Mean Velocity Go

fx Specific Weight of Liquid Go

FAQ

What is the Head Loss due to Friction?

The Head Loss due to Friction occurs due to the effect of the fluid’s viscosity near the surface of the pipe or duct. 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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