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Minor Losses

Source of minor losses


fittings, valves, bends, elbows, etc
friction, turbulence, change in flow
direction, etc

2
V

hm K

2 g
hm = head loss in fitting (ft)
K = resistance coefficient for fitting

Resistance Coefficient H for Use Determining Head Losses in


Fittings and Valves

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