Loss of Head in Orifices and Mouthpieces Formulas

The Loss of head due to sudden enlargement turbulent eddies are formed at the corner of the enlargement of the pipe section. And is denoted by h_L. Loss of Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Loss of Head is always negative.

Formulas to find Loss of Head in Orifices and Mouthpieces

fxLoss of head due to sudden enlargementGo

List of variables in Orifices and Mouthpieces formulas

fx Velocity of Liquid Inlet Go

fx Velocity of Liquid Outlet Go

FAQ

What is the Loss of Head?

The Loss of head due to sudden enlargement turbulent eddies are formed at the corner of the enlargement of the pipe section. Loss of Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Loss of Head is always negative.

Can the Loss of Head be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Loss of Head?

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

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