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The Head Loss due to Friction refers to the loss of energy (or pressure) that occurs when a fluid flows through a pipe or duct due to the resistance created by the surface of the pipe. Check FAQs
h=128μQLpπγfDpipe4
h - Head Loss due to Friction?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?Q - Discharge in Pipe?Lp - Length of Pipe?γf - Specific Weight of Liquid?Dpipe - Diameter of Pipe?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.0004Edit=12810.2Edit1Edit0.1Edit3.14169.81Edit1.01Edit4
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Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
h=128μQLpπγfDpipe4
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h=12810.2P1m³/s0.1mπ9.81kN/m³1.01m4
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
h=12810.2P1m³/s0.1m3.14169.81kN/m³1.01m4
Next Step Convert Units
h=1281.02Pa*s1m³/s0.1m3.14169810N/m³1.01m4
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h=1281.0210.13.141698101.014
Next Step Evaluate
h=0.000407104778915965m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
h=0.0004m

Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge Formula Elements

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Head Loss due to Friction
The Head Loss due to Friction refers to the loss of energy (or pressure) that occurs when a fluid flows through a pipe or duct due to the resistance created by the surface of the pipe.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge in Pipe
The Discharge in Pipe refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that passes through the pipe per unit of time.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Pipe
The Length of Pipe refers to total length from one end to another in which the liquid is flowing.
Symbol: Lp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Weight of Liquid
The Specific Weight of Liquid refers to the weight per unit volume of that substance.
Symbol: γf
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Pipe
The Diameter of Pipe refers to the diameter of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
Symbol: Dpipe
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Head Loss due to Friction

​Go Head Loss over Length of Pipe
h=32μVmeanLpγfDpipe2

Other formulas in Hagen Poiseuille Equation category

​Go Pressure drop over length of pipe
ΔP=(32μVmeanLpDpipe2)
​Go Mean Velocity of Flow given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
Vmean=ΔP32μLpDpipe2
​Go Diameter of Pipe given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
Dpipe=32μVmeanLpΔP
​Go Length of Pipe given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
Lp=ΔPDpipe232μVmean

How to Evaluate Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge?

Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge evaluator uses Head Loss due to Friction = (128*Dynamic Viscosity*Discharge in Pipe*Length of Pipe)/(pi*Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Pipe^4) to evaluate the Head Loss due to Friction, The Head Loss over Length of Pipe given discharge is defined as loss of energy due to friction in pipe across its entire length. Head Loss due to Friction is denoted by h symbol.

How to evaluate Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge, enter Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Discharge in Pipe (Q), Length of Pipe (Lp), Specific Weight of Liquid f) & Diameter of Pipe (Dpipe) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge

What is the formula to find Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge?
The formula of Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge is expressed as Head Loss due to Friction = (128*Dynamic Viscosity*Discharge in Pipe*Length of Pipe)/(pi*Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Pipe^4). Here is an example- 0.000407 = (128*1.02*1.000001*0.1)/(pi*9810*1.01^4).
How to calculate Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge?
With Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Discharge in Pipe (Q), Length of Pipe (Lp), Specific Weight of Liquid f) & Diameter of Pipe (Dpipe) we can find Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge using the formula - Head Loss due to Friction = (128*Dynamic Viscosity*Discharge in Pipe*Length of Pipe)/(pi*Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Pipe^4). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Head Loss due to Friction?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Head Loss due to Friction-
  • Head Loss due to Friction=(32*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe)/(Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Pipe^2)OpenImg
Can the Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge be negative?
No, the Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge?
Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Head Loss over Length of Pipe given Discharge can be measured.
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