Fluids Functions Equations

Fluids Functions Equations

The following equations are found in the Fluids Functions program. These equations are referenced to in other design programs.

Reynolds number of the fluid:

Friction Coefficient:

Head loss due to major losses caused by shear:

Head loss due to minor losses caused by flow expansions:

Head loss not multiplied by the velocity head:

Head loss through the manifold:

Flow rate through an orifice:

Diameter of the orifice:

Hagen-Poiseuille flow rate:

Flow rate given an energy dissipation rate:

Flow rate given minor loss:

Weir head loss: