Loss of Head Sudden Contraction in Closed Channel Formulas

The Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is the energy loss caused due to the contraction on flow through pipes. And is denoted by h_c. Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is always positive.

Formulas to find Loss of Head Sudden Contraction in Closed Channel

fxLoss of Head due to Sudden ContractionGo

Closed Channel formulas that make use of Loss of Head Sudden Contraction

fxVelocity at section 2-2 for sudden contractionGo

fxCoefficient of contraction for sudden contractionGo

List of variables in Closed Channel formulas

fx Velocity of Fluid at Section 2 Go

fx Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe Go

FAQ

What is the Loss of Head Sudden Contraction?

The Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is the energy loss caused due to the contraction on flow through pipes. Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is always positive.

Can the Loss of Head Sudden Contraction be negative?

No, the Loss of Head Sudden Contraction, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Loss of Head Sudden Contraction?

Loss of Head Sudden Contraction 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 Sudden Contraction can be measured.

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