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The Length of Pipe refers to total length from one end to another in which the liquid is flowing. Check FAQs
Lp=h128μQπγfDpipe4
Lp - Length of Pipe?h - Head Loss due to Friction?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?Q - Discharge in Pipe?γf - Specific Weight of Liquid?Dpipe - Diameter of Pipe?π - Archimedes' constant?

Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge Example

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614.0925Edit=2.5Edit12810.2Edit1Edit3.14169.81Edit1.01Edit4
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Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lp=h128μQπγfDpipe4
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lp=2.5m12810.2P1m³/sπ9.81kN/m³1.01m4
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Lp=2.5m12810.2P1m³/s3.14169.81kN/m³1.01m4
Next Step Convert Units
Lp=2.5m1281.02Pa*s1m³/s3.14169810N/m³1.01m4
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lp=2.51281.0213.141698101.014
Next Step Evaluate
Lp=614.092521010679m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lp=614.0925m

Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge Formula Elements

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Constants
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.
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.
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 Length of Pipe

​Go Length of Pipe given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
Lp=ΔPDpipe232μVmean
​Go Length of Pipe given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe with Discharge
Lp=πΔPDpipe4128μQ
​Go Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe
Lp=h32μVmeanγfDpipe2

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 Dynamic Viscosity given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
μ=ΔP(Dpipe2)32LpVmean

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

Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge evaluator uses Length of Pipe = Head Loss due to Friction/((128*Dynamic Viscosity*Discharge in Pipe)/(pi*Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Pipe^4)) to evaluate the Length of Pipe, The Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge is defined as total length of flow in pipe. Length of Pipe is denoted by Lp symbol.

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

FAQs on Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge

What is the formula to find Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge?
The formula of Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge is expressed as Length of Pipe = Head Loss due to Friction/((128*Dynamic Viscosity*Discharge in Pipe)/(pi*Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Pipe^4)). Here is an example- 982.548 = 2.5/((128*1.02*1.000001)/(pi*9810*1.01^4)).
How to calculate Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge?
With Head Loss due to Friction (h), Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Discharge in Pipe (Q), Specific Weight of Liquid f) & Diameter of Pipe (Dpipe) we can find Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge using the formula - Length of Pipe = Head Loss due to Friction/((128*Dynamic Viscosity*Discharge in Pipe)/(pi*Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Pipe^4)). This formula also uses 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=(Pressure Difference*Diameter of Pipe^2)/(32*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity)OpenImg
  • Length of Pipe=(pi*Pressure Difference*Diameter of Pipe^4)/(128*Dynamic Viscosity*Discharge in Pipe)OpenImg
  • Length of Pipe=Head Loss due to Friction/((32*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity)/(Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Pipe^2))OpenImg
Can the Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge be negative?
Yes, the Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge?
Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Pipe given Head Loss over Length of Pipe with Discharge can be measured.
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