Head Loss Due to Friction

Darcy-Weisbach equation ##

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This equation is valid for both laminar and turbulent flow of any liquid (GPSA

urbulent flow of any liquid (GPSA M17 pag 17-3)

Friction factor ca
Standerd In puts

Flow rate Density Viscosity Pipe roughness Pipe diameter

Preliminary Calculations

V d

Velocity Reynolds No
Friction factor Calculation

v Re

Friction Factor

fm

Friction factor calculation for Pipe flow

33.1 m3/hr 843.37 kg/m3 9.45 cp .000045 m .2 m

.292668 m/s 5223.865131

Case I if Re is < 2000

Make sure vlue is iterated

0.037182

Case II if Re is > 4000

Colebrook iteration Using Goal Seek function

fm 0.037182
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Note: Value to be iterated for Zero (GPSA M17 Pag 17-3)

Using Goal Seek function

5.98E-06

ted for Zero (GPSA M17 Pag 17-3)