Head Loss and Head Loss Coefficient Calculator

This calculator can be used to calculate the head loss in a fluid flow system and the corresponding head loss coefficient based on given parameters.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Head Loss (H) = (f * L * V^2) / (2 * g * D)

Where:
f = Darcy friction factor
L = Length of pipe
V = Flow velocity
g = Acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s^2)
D = Diameter of pipe

Head Loss and Head Loss Coefficient Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Head Loss and Head Loss Coefficient Calculator and its working principles

This calculator is designed to compute the head loss and the head loss coefficient in a fluid flow system. Head loss is a measure of the pressure drop that occurs as fluid flows through a pipe or channel due to friction and other factors.

To use the calculator, input the following parameters:

  • Length of Pipe: The length of the pipe through which the fluid is flowing, measured in meters.
  • Diameter of Pipe: The internal diameter of the pipe, measured in meters.
  • Flow Velocity: The speed at which the fluid is flowing, measured in meters per second.
  • Fluid Viscosity: The measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, measured in Pascal-seconds.

After entering the values, click the "Calculate" button. The calculator will then compute the head loss and the head loss coefficient based on the Darcy-Weisbach equation and the Blasius equation for turbulent flow.

The results provided are the head loss in meters and the head loss coefficient, which can be used to analyze and optimize fluid flow systems.