Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts Calculator

✖Friction Factor in Duct is dimensionless number depending upon the surface of the duct.ⓘ Friction Factor in Duct [f]			+10% -10%
✖Length of Duct is defined as the measurement or extent of something from end to end of ducts.ⓘ Length of Duct [L]			+10% -10%
✖Air Density is the density of wind or air in the atmosphere.ⓘ Air Density [ρ_air]			+10% -10%
✖Mean Velocity of Air is defined as the time average of the velocity of a fluid at a fixed point, over a somewhat arbitrary time interval T counted from some fixed time t0.ⓘ Mean Velocity of Air [V_m]			+10% -10%
✖Hydraulic Mean Depth is defined as the area of the flow section divided by the top water surface width.ⓘ Hydraulic Mean Depth [m]			+10% -10%

✖Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts is defined as the energy lost in a fluid transportation through a pipe due to friction between the fluid and pipe wall.ⓘ Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts [ΔP_f]

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Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts = (Friction Factor in Duct*Length of Duct*Air Density*Mean Velocity of Air^2)/(2*Hydraulic Mean Depth)
ΔP_f = (f*L*ρ_air*V_m^2)/(2*m)
This formula uses 6 Variables

Variables Used

Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts - (Measured in Pascal) - Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts is defined as the energy lost in a fluid transportation through a pipe due to friction between the fluid and pipe wall.
Friction Factor in Duct - Friction Factor in Duct is dimensionless number depending upon the surface of the duct.
Length of Duct - (Measured in Meter) - Length of Duct is defined as the measurement or extent of something from end to end of ducts.
Air Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Air Density is the density of wind or air in the atmosphere.
Mean Velocity of Air - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Mean Velocity of Air is defined as the time average of the velocity of a fluid at a fixed point, over a somewhat arbitrary time interval T counted from some fixed time t0.
Hydraulic Mean Depth - (Measured in Meter) - Hydraulic Mean Depth is defined as the area of the flow section divided by the top water surface width.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Friction Factor in Duct: 0.8 --> No Conversion Required
Length of Duct: 0.0654 Meter --> 0.0654 Meter No Conversion Required
Air Density: 1.225 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 1.225 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Mean Velocity of Air: 15 Meter per Second --> 15 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Hydraulic Mean Depth: 0.07 Meter --> 0.07 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

ΔP_f = (f*L*ρ_air*V_m^2)/(2*m) --> (0.8*0.0654*1.225*15^2)/(2*0.07)

Evaluating ... ...

ΔP_f = 103.005

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

103.005 Pascal -->10.5 Millimeter Water (4 °C) (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

10.5 Millimeter Water (4 °C) <-- Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts

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Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts Formula

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Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts = (Friction Factor in Duct*Length of Duct*Air Density*Mean Velocity of Air^2)/(2*Hydraulic Mean Depth)
ΔP_f = (f*L*ρ_air*V_m^2)/(2*m)

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How to Calculate Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts?

Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts calculator uses Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts = (Friction Factor in Duct*Length of Duct*Air Density*Mean Velocity of Air^2)/(2*Hydraulic Mean Depth) to calculate the Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts, Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts formula is defined as a measure of the reduction in pressure that occurs when air flows through a duct due to the frictional forces that resist the flow, resulting in energy loss and reduced airflow. Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts is denoted by ΔP_f symbol.

How to calculate Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts, enter Friction Factor in Duct (f), Length of Duct (L), Air Density (ρ_air), Mean Velocity of Air (V_m) & Hydraulic Mean Depth (m) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts calculation can be explained with given input values -> 310.954 = (0.8*0.0654*1.225*15^2)/(2*0.07).

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What is Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts?

Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts formula is defined as a measure of the reduction in pressure that occurs when air flows through a duct due to the frictional forces that resist the flow, resulting in energy loss and reduced airflow and is represented as ΔP_f = (f*L*ρ_air*V_m^2)/(2*m) or Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts = (Friction Factor in Duct*Length of Duct*Air Density*Mean Velocity of Air^2)/(2*Hydraulic Mean Depth). Friction Factor in Duct is dimensionless number depending upon the surface of the duct, Length of Duct is defined as the measurement or extent of something from end to end of ducts, Air Density is the density of wind or air in the atmosphere, Mean Velocity of Air is defined as the time average of the velocity of a fluid at a fixed point, over a somewhat arbitrary time interval T counted from some fixed time t0 & Hydraulic Mean Depth is defined as the area of the flow section divided by the top water surface width.

How to calculate Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts?

Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts formula is defined as a measure of the reduction in pressure that occurs when air flows through a duct due to the frictional forces that resist the flow, resulting in energy loss and reduced airflow is calculated using Pressure Loss Due to Friction in Ducts = (Friction Factor in Duct*Length of Duct*Air Density*Mean Velocity of Air^2)/(2*Hydraulic Mean Depth). To calculate Pressure Loss due to Friction in Ducts, you need Friction Factor in Duct (f), Length of Duct (L), Air Density (ρ_air), Mean Velocity of Air (V_m) & Hydraulic Mean Depth (m). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Friction Factor in Duct, Length of Duct, Air Density, Mean Velocity of Air & Hydraulic Mean Depth 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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