Head Loss in Water Treatment Plant Formulas

The Head Loss is a measure of the reduction in the total head (sum of elevation head, velocity head and pressure head) of the fluid as it moves through a fluid system. And is denoted by h_L. Head Loss is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Head Loss is always negative.

Formulas to find Head Loss in Water Treatment Plant

fxHead Loss through ScreenGo

fxMinimum Head Loss when screen is fully functionalGo

fxMaximum Head Loss when screen is 50 percent cloggedGo

Water Treatment Plant formulas that make use of Head Loss

fxVelocity through Screen given Head Loss through ScreenGo

fxVelocity above Screen given Head Loss through ScreenGo

List of variables in Water Treatment Plant formulas

fx Velocity of Flow after Screening Go

fx Velocity of Flow before Screening Go

FAQ

What is the Head Loss?

The Head Loss is a measure of the reduction in the total head (sum of elevation head, velocity head and pressure head) of the fluid as it moves through a fluid system. Head Loss is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Head Loss is always negative.

Can the Head Loss be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Head Loss?

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

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