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Elevation difference, hZ
Fitting losses, hL
Friction losses, hF
hL = K(V/2g)
hF = f(L/D)(V/2g)
where, f is Darcys pipe friction factor, L is pipe length and D is pipe inside diameter.
hTotal = hZ + hL + hF
P = hTotal..g
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There are several methods for estimating pipe fitting losses like equivalent length
method, K method, 2-K (Hooper) method and 3-K (Darby) method. 3-K method is most
accurate followed by 2-K method.
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K = K1/Re + K (1 + 1/ID )
K = K1/Re + K (1 + Kd/Dn0.3 )
90 Elbow K1 K Kd
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90 Elbow K1 K Kd
2K Method
45 Elbow K1 K Kd
180 Bend K1 K Kd
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Tees K1 K Kd
Valves K1 K Kd
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Valves K1 K Kd
2K Method
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Square Reduction
K = (1.2 + 160/Re1)[(D1/D2)4 - 1]
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K = (0.6 + 0.48f1)(D1/D2)[(D1/D2) - 1]
Tapered Reduction
K = (0.1 + 50/Re1)[(D1/D2)4 - 1]
Square Expansion
K = 2[1 - (D1/D2)4]
K = (1 + 0.8f1)[1 - (D1/D2)]
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Tapered Expansion
Thick Orifice
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For L/D2 > 5, use equations for square reduction and a square expansion.
For L/D2 < 5, multiply K for a thin sharp orifice by
Pipe Entrances
K = 0.5
Rounded
r/D K
0.02 0.28
0.04 0.24
0.06 0.15
0.10 0.09
0.15+ 0.04
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K = 0.78
Chamfered
K = 0.25
Pipe Exits
References
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