3-K Constants for Loss Coefficients for Valves and Fittings

0.3
K f = K1 / N Re + K i (1+K d / Din.
)

(L/D)eq

Fitting

Elbows - 90o Threaded, Standard

Threaded, Long Radius
Flanged, Welded, Bends

(r/D = 1)
(r/D = 1.5)
(r/D = 1)
(r/D = 2)
(r/D = 4)
(r/D = 6)

1 Weld (90o)
2 Welds
(45o)
3 Welds
(30o )
45o Threaded Standard
(r/D = 1)
Long Radius
(r/D = 1.5)
Mitered 1 Weld
(45o)
2 Welds
(22.5o)
180o Threaded, Close Return Bend (r/D = 1)
Flanged
(r/D = 1)
All
(r/D = 1.5)
Mitered

Tees Through-Branch (as elbow)

Threaded
Flanged
Stub-in Branch
Run Through Threaded
Flanged
Stub-in branch

30
16
20
12
14
17
60
15
8
16
15
6
50

(r/D = 1)
(r/D = 1.5)
(r/D = 1)

60

(r/D = 1)
(r/D = 1)

20

Valves Angle Valve- 45o Full Line size, = 1

- 90o Full Line size, = 1
Globe Valve Standard, = 1
Plug Valve
Branch Flow
Straight Through
Three-way (flow through)
Gate Valve Standard, = 1
Ball Valve
Standard, = 1
Diaphragm Dam-Type
Swing Check Vmin = 35[ (lbm /ft3 )]-1/2
Lift Check
Vmin = 40[ (lbm /ft3 )]-1/2

20

55
150
340
90
18
30
8
3
100
600

K1

Ki

Kd

800
800
800
800
800
800
1000
800
800
500
500
500
500
1000
1000
1000

0.14
0.071
0.091
0.056
0.066
0.075
0.27
0.068
0.035
0.071
0.052
0.086
0.052
0.23
0.12
0.10

4.0
4.2
4.0
3.9
3.9
4.2
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.2
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0

500
800
800
1000
200
150
100

0.274
0.14
0.28
0.34
0.091
0.05
0

4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
0

950
1000
1500
500
300
300
300
300
1000
1500
2000

0.25
0.69
1.70
0.41
0.084
0.14
0.037
0.015
0.69
0.46
2.85

4.0
4.0
3.6
4.0
3.9
4.0
3.9
3.5
4.9
4.0
3.8