Pipe & flow
Steel ≈ 0.045
Liquid & fittings
Sum of valve/bend K values
Awaiting Valid Duty Parameters
Adjust the parameters on the left to compute live hydraulic values, ranges, and sizing verdicts.
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How the estimate works
Darcy-Weisbach with a Haaland friction factor
The calculator uses pipe diameter, flow, roughness, liquid density, and viscosity to estimate velocity, Reynolds number, friction factor, and Darcy-Weisbach loss. A fittings K value estimates valves, bends, and other minor losses. It excludes elevation change, entrance and exit losses, and detailed valve coefficients — use a full system calculation for final pump selection.
Technical & Operational FAQs
Q1.What method does this head-loss calculator use?
It uses the Darcy-Weisbach equation with a Haaland friction-factor estimate for turbulent flow. It adds a user-provided fittings loss coefficient K.
Q2.What does the calculator exclude?
It excludes elevation change, entrance and exit losses, detailed valve coefficients, and non-Newtonian behaviour. Use a full system calculation for final pump selection.
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