Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss Calculator

✖Head Loss is a measure of the reduction in the total head (sum of elevation head, velocity head and pressure head) of the fluid as it moves through a fluid system.ⓘ Head Loss [h_f]			+10% -10%
✖Diameter of Pipe is the diameter of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.ⓘ Diameter of Pipe [D_p]			+10% -10%
✖Length of Pipe describes the length of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.ⓘ Length of Pipe [L_p]			+10% -10%
✖Average velocity in pipe fluid flow is the total volumetric flow rate divided by the cross-sectional area of the pipe.ⓘ Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow [v_avg]			+10% -10%

✖Darcy's coefficient of friction is a constant which depend upon pipe friction.ⓘ Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss [f]

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Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss

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`"f" = ("h"_{"f"}*2*"[g]"*"D"_{"p"})/(4*"L"_{"p"}*("v"_{"avg"})^2)`

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`"0.045077"=("1.2m"*2*"[g]"*"0.4m")/(4*"2.5m"*("4.57m/s")^2)`

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Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Darcy's coefficient of friction = (Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)
f = (h_f*2*[g]*D_p)/(4*L_p*(v_avg)^2)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 5 Variables

Constants Used

[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth Value Taken As 9.80665

Variables Used

Darcy's coefficient of friction - Darcy's coefficient of friction is a constant which depend upon pipe friction.
Head Loss - (Measured in Meter) - Head Loss is a measure of the reduction in the total head (sum of elevation head, velocity head and pressure head) of the fluid as it moves through a fluid system.
Diameter of Pipe - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of Pipe is the diameter of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
Length of Pipe - (Measured in Meter) - Length of Pipe describes the length of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Average velocity in pipe fluid flow is the total volumetric flow rate divided by the cross-sectional area of the pipe.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Head Loss: 1.2 Meter --> 1.2 Meter No Conversion Required
Diameter of Pipe: 0.4 Meter --> 0.4 Meter No Conversion Required
Length of Pipe: 2.5 Meter --> 2.5 Meter No Conversion Required
Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow: 4.57 Meter per Second --> 4.57 Meter per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

f = (h_f*2*[g]*D_p)/(4*L_p*(v_avg)^2) --> (1.2*2*[g]*0.4)/(4*2.5*(4.57)^2)

Evaluating ... ...

f = 0.0450774674525614

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0450774674525614 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0450774674525614 ≈ 0.045077 <-- Darcy's coefficient of friction

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss

Go Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow = sqrt((Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe))

Average Velocity of Flow given Internal Radius of Pipe

Go Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow = sqrt((Head Loss*[g]*Pipe Radius)/(Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe))

Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation

Go Head Loss = (4*Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)/(2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)

Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss

Go Darcy's coefficient of friction = (Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)

Length of Pipe given Head Loss due to Friction

Go Length of Pipe = (Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Darcy's coefficient of friction*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)

Internal Diameter of Pipe given Head Loss

Go Diameter of Pipe = (4*Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)/(2*[g]*Head Loss)

Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Internal Radius of Pipe

Go Darcy's coefficient of friction = (Head Loss*[g]*Pipe Radius)/(Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)

Head Loss due to Friction given Internal Radius of Pipe

Go Head Loss = (Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)/([g]*Pipe Radius)

Length of Pipe given Internal Radius of Pipe

Go Length of Pipe = (Head Loss*[g]*Pipe Radius)/(Darcy's coefficient of friction*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)

Internal Radius of Pipe given Head Loss

Go Pipe Radius = (Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)/([g]*Head Loss)

Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss Formula

Darcy's coefficient of friction = (Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)
f = (h_f*2*[g]*D_p)/(4*L_p*(v_avg)^2)

What is Darcy-Weisbach friction factor ?

Darcy-Weisbach friction factor is a dimensionless parameter representing the resistance of fluid flow in a pipe, crucial in hydraulic engineering calculations.

How to Calculate Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss?

Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss calculator uses Darcy's coefficient of friction = (Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2) to calculate the Darcy's coefficient of friction, The Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss calculates the value of Darcy's coefficient of friction when we have prior information of other parameters used. Darcy's coefficient of friction is denoted by f symbol.

How to calculate Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss, enter Head Loss (h_f), Diameter of Pipe (D_p), Length of Pipe (L_p) & Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow (v_avg) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.126937 = (1.2*2*[g]*0.4)/(4*2.5*(4.57)^2).

FAQ

What is Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss?

The Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss calculates the value of Darcy's coefficient of friction when we have prior information of other parameters used and is represented as f = (h_f*2*[g]*D_p)/(4*L_p*(v_avg)^2) or Darcy's coefficient of friction = (Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2). Head Loss is a measure of the reduction in the total head (sum of elevation head, velocity head and pressure head) of the fluid as it moves through a fluid system, Diameter of Pipe is the diameter of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing, Length of Pipe describes the length of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing & Average velocity in pipe fluid flow is the total volumetric flow rate divided by the cross-sectional area of the pipe.

How to calculate Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss?

The Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss calculates the value of Darcy's coefficient of friction when we have prior information of other parameters used is calculated using Darcy's coefficient of friction = (Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2). To calculate Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss, you need Head Loss (h_f), Diameter of Pipe (D_p), Length of Pipe (L_p) & Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow (v_avg). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Head Loss, Diameter of Pipe, Length of Pipe & Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Darcy's coefficient of friction?

In this formula, Darcy's coefficient of friction uses Head Loss, Diameter of Pipe, Length of Pipe & Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Darcy's coefficient of friction = (Head Loss*[g]*Pipe Radius)/(Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)

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