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Length of Pipe describes the length of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing. Check FAQs
L=Hl(π2)2(Deq5)[g]416(Q2)μ
L - Length of Pipe?Hl - Loss of Head in Equivalent Pipe?Deq - Diameter of Equivalent Pipe?Q - Discharge through Pipe?μ - Coefficient of Friction of Pipe?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?π - Archimedes' constant?

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1183.6959Edit=20Edit(3.14162)2(0.165Edit5)9.8066416(0.025Edit2)0.01Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
L=Hl(π2)2(Deq5)[g]416(Q2)μ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
L=20m(π2)2(0.165m5)[g]416(0.025m³/s2)0.01
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
L=20m(3.14162)2(0.165m5)9.8066m/s²416(0.025m³/s2)0.01
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
L=20(3.14162)2(0.1655)9.8066416(0.0252)0.01
Next Step Evaluate
L=1183.69589645184m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
L=1183.6959m

Length of Equivalent Pipe Formula Elements

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Constants
Length of Pipe
Length of Pipe describes the length of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Loss of Head in Equivalent Pipe
Loss of Head in Equivalent Pipe is defined as the head loss in a pipe of uniform diameter compounding for head loss in several pipes of different lengths and diameters.
Symbol: Hl
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Equivalent Pipe
Diameter of equivalent Pipe is the diameter of the pipe that can be used in place of several other pipes of different lengths and diameters.
Symbol: Deq
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge through Pipe
Discharge through pipe is the rate of flow of a liquid through a pipe.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Friction of Pipe
Coefficient of Friction of Pipe is the measure of the amount of friction existing between the pipe surface and the flowing liquid.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
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 Length of Pipe

​Go Length of pipe for maximum power transmission through nozzle
L=((Aa2)2)D8μ

Other formulas in Geometric Property category

​Go Diameter of Equivalent Pipe
Deq=(416(Q2)μL(π2)2Hl[g])15
​Go Diameter of nozzle for maximum power transmission through nozzle
d=(D58μL)0.25
​Go Maximum Area of Obstruction in Pipe
A'=A-(AVfCcVc)
​Go Area of Pipe for Maximum Power Transmission through Nozzle
A=a28μLD

How to Evaluate Length of Equivalent Pipe?

Length of Equivalent Pipe evaluator uses Length of Pipe = (Loss of Head in Equivalent Pipe*(pi^2)*2*(Diameter of Equivalent Pipe^5)*[g])/(4*16*(Discharge through Pipe^2)*Coefficient of Friction of Pipe) to evaluate the Length of Pipe, The Length of equivalent pipe formula is known while considering the head loss, coefficient of friction, discharge, and the diameter of the equivalent pipe. Length of Pipe is denoted by L symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Equivalent Pipe using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Equivalent Pipe, enter Loss of Head in Equivalent Pipe (Hl), Diameter of Equivalent Pipe (Deq), Discharge through Pipe (Q) & Coefficient of Friction of Pipe (μ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Equivalent Pipe

What is the formula to find Length of Equivalent Pipe?
The formula of Length of Equivalent Pipe is expressed as Length of Pipe = (Loss of Head in Equivalent Pipe*(pi^2)*2*(Diameter of Equivalent Pipe^5)*[g])/(4*16*(Discharge through Pipe^2)*Coefficient of Friction of Pipe). Here is an example- 1183.696 = (20*(pi^2)*2*(0.165^5)*[g])/(4*16*(0.025^2)*0.01).
How to calculate Length of Equivalent Pipe?
With Loss of Head in Equivalent Pipe (Hl), Diameter of Equivalent Pipe (Deq), Discharge through Pipe (Q) & Coefficient of Friction of Pipe (μ) we can find Length of Equivalent Pipe using the formula - Length of Pipe = (Loss of Head in Equivalent Pipe*(pi^2)*2*(Diameter of Equivalent Pipe^5)*[g])/(4*16*(Discharge through Pipe^2)*Coefficient of Friction of Pipe). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth, Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Pipe?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Pipe-
  • Length of Pipe=((Cross Sectional Area of Pipe/Nozzle Area at Outlet)^2)*Diameter of Pipe/(8*Coefficient of Friction of Pipe)OpenImg
Can the Length of Equivalent Pipe be negative?
No, the Length of Equivalent Pipe, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Equivalent Pipe?
Length of Equivalent Pipe is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Equivalent Pipe can be measured.
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