Loss of Head in Viscous Flow Formulas

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 Viscous Flow

fxLoss of Head Due to FrictionGo

Viscous Flow formulas that make use of Loss of Head

fxDiameter of Pipe for Head Loss due to Friction in Viscous FlowGo

fxLength of Pipe for Head Loss due to Friction in Viscous FlowGo

List of variables in Viscous Flow formulas

fx Coefficient of Friction Go

fx Length of Pipe Go

fx Average Velocity Go

fx Diameter of Pipe Go

FAQ

What is the Loss of Head?

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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