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Compressed pressure losses
Q: What is role of pipe bends in compressed pressure losses?
A:
The role of pipe bends in a piping system is pressure loss due to flowing velocity head. The equation is as follows:
Delta P = K(V2/2g)
Where:
Delta P = the pressure drop for the flowing velocity
K = Velocity head loss factor
V = Flowing velocity through the pipe bend
g = Gravitational constant
Typical K values:
0.15 for a long radius elbow
0.25 for a short radius elbow.
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