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Losses in T and Y Branch - Converging Flow (US Units)
Copyright 2003 - Peter R. Stech
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Inches (decimal) Area Cross Section inch2

Flow Q1

gpm Fluid Velocity based on Q

ft/s
Flow Q2

gpm Velocity Head based on Q

ft

Loss Coefficient
 K1

Head Loss
 h1-45
ft

Loss Coefficient
 K2

Head Loss
 h2-45
ft

Loss Coefficient
 K1

Head Loss
 h1-60
ft

Loss Coefficient
 K2

Head Loss
 h2-60
ft

Loss Coefficient
 K1

Head Loss
 h1-90
ft

Loss Coefficient
 K2

Head Loss
 h2-90
ft
The loss coefficients are based on Netz, Formeln der Technik, Volume 1, Georg Westermann Verlag. They are valid for equal diameters for Q, Q1 and Q2
The reference velocity for head loss is based on Q = Q1 + Q2.