Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction Calculator

✖Velocity of fluid at section 2 is the flow velocity of the liquid flowing in a pipe at a particular section considered as section 2.ⓘ Velocity of Fluid at Section 2 [V₂']			+10% -10%
✖Coefficient of contraction in pipe is defined as the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contracta and the area of the orifice.ⓘ Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe [C_c]			+10% -10%

✖The Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is the energy loss caused due to the contraction on flow through pipes.ⓘ Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction [h_c]

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Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Loss of Head Sudden Contraction = Velocity of Fluid at Section 2^2/(2*[g])*(1/Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe-1)^2
h_c = V₂'^2/(2*[g])*(1/C_c-1)^2
This formula uses 1 Constants, 3 Variables

Constants Used

[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth Value Taken As 9.80665

Variables Used

Loss of Head Sudden Contraction - (Measured in Meter) - The Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is the energy loss caused due to the contraction on flow through pipes.
Velocity of Fluid at Section 2 - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Velocity of fluid at section 2 is the flow velocity of the liquid flowing in a pipe at a particular section considered as section 2.
Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe - Coefficient of contraction in pipe is defined as the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contracta and the area of the orifice.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Velocity of Fluid at Section 2: 2.89 Meter per Second --> 2.89 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe: 0.6 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

h_c = V₂'^2/(2*[g])*(1/C_c-1)^2 --> 2.89^2/(2*[g])*(1/0.6-1)^2

Evaluating ... ...

h_c = 0.189261595164732

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.189261595164732 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.189261595164732 ≈ 0.189262 Meter <-- Loss of Head Sudden Contraction

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Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction Formula

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Loss of Head Sudden Contraction = Velocity of Fluid at Section 2^2/(2*[g])*(1/Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe-1)^2
h_c = V₂'^2/(2*[g])*(1/C_c-1)^2

What is coefficient of contraction?

The coefficient of contraction is defined as the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contracta and the area of the orifice.

What is the effect of sudden contraction?

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How to Calculate Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction?

Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction calculator uses Loss of Head Sudden Contraction = Velocity of Fluid at Section 2^2/(2*[g])*(1/Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe-1)^2 to calculate the Loss of Head Sudden Contraction, The Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction formula is known while considering the velocity at section 2-2 which is present after the contraction and the coefficient of contraction at c-c. Loss of Head Sudden Contraction is denoted by h_c symbol.

How to calculate Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction, enter Velocity of Fluid at Section 2 (V₂') & Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe (C_c) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.189262 = 2.89^2/(2*[g])*(1/0.6-1)^2.

FAQ

What is Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction?

The Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction formula is known while considering the velocity at section 2-2 which is present after the contraction and the coefficient of contraction at c-c and is represented as h_c = V₂'^2/(2*[g])*(1/C_c-1)^2 or Loss of Head Sudden Contraction = Velocity of Fluid at Section 2^2/(2*[g])*(1/Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe-1)^2. Velocity of fluid at section 2 is the flow velocity of the liquid flowing in a pipe at a particular section considered as section 2 & Coefficient of contraction in pipe is defined as the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contracta and the area of the orifice.

How to calculate Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction?

The Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction formula is known while considering the velocity at section 2-2 which is present after the contraction and the coefficient of contraction at c-c is calculated using Loss of Head Sudden Contraction = Velocity of Fluid at Section 2^2/(2*[g])*(1/Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe-1)^2. To calculate Loss of Head due to Sudden Contraction, you need Velocity of Fluid at Section 2 (V₂') & Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe (C_c). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Velocity of Fluid at Section 2 & Coefficient of Contraction in Pipe and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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