Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow = sqrt((Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe))
vavg = sqrt((hf*2*[g]*Dp)/(4*f*Lp))
This formula uses 1 Constants, 1 Functions, 5 Variables
Constants Used
[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth Value Taken As 9.80665
Functions Used
sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)
Variables Used
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.
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.
Darcy's coefficient of friction - Darcy's coefficient of friction is a constant which depend upon pipe friction.
Length of Pipe - (Measured in Meter) - Length of Pipe describes the length of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
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
Darcy's coefficient of friction: 0.045 --> No Conversion Required
Length of Pipe: 2.5 Meter --> 2.5 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
vavg = sqrt((hf*2*[g]*Dp)/(4*f*Lp)) --> sqrt((1.2*2*[g]*0.4)/(4*0.045*2.5))
Evaluating ... ...
vavg = 4.57393193361394
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
4.57393193361394 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
4.57393193361394 4.573932 Meter per Second <-- Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow
(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)

Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss Formula

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

What is Average velocity in pipe fluid flow ?

Average velocity in pipe fluid flow is the total volumetric flow rate divided by the cross-sectional area of the pipe.

How to Calculate Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss?

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

How to calculate Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss, enter Head Loss (hf), Diameter of Pipe (Dp), Darcy's coefficient of friction (f) & Length of Pipe (Lp) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss calculation can be explained with given input values -> 22.86966 = sqrt((1.2*2*[g]*0.4)/(4*0.045*2.5)).

FAQ

What is Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss?
The Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss calculates the value of average velocity when we have prior information of other parameters used and is represented as vavg = sqrt((hf*2*[g]*Dp)/(4*f*Lp)) or Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow = sqrt((Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe)). 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, Darcy's coefficient of friction is a constant which depend upon pipe friction & Length of Pipe describes the length of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
How to calculate Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss?
The Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss calculates the value of average velocity when we have prior information of other parameters used is calculated using Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow = sqrt((Head Loss*2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe)/(4*Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe)). To calculate Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss, you need Head Loss (hf), Diameter of Pipe (Dp), Darcy's coefficient of friction (f) & Length of Pipe (Lp). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Head Loss, Diameter of Pipe, Darcy's coefficient of friction & Length of Pipe 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 Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow?
In this formula, Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow uses Head Loss, Diameter of Pipe, Darcy's coefficient of friction & Length of Pipe. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow = sqrt((Head Loss*[g]*Pipe Radius)/(Darcy's coefficient of friction*Length of Pipe))
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