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Data Darcy
R-14 Wiesbach
Equation
Darcy-Weisbach Equation
Where ƒ is an empirically-derived coefficient which is
Henry Darcy and Julius Weisbach a function of Reynold’s Number and relative roughness
h f = ƒ × L × V2 of pipe. ƒ can be determined with the use of the Moody
D 2g Diagram (shown below).

• Valid for laminar or turbulent flow regimes. • Re: (Reynold’s Number) = VD

V
• Valid only for circular pipes flowing full.
• K s (Relative Roughness) = Ks
Where: hf = Head loss created by viscous effects (ft.)
D D
ƒ = D-W non-dimensional resistance
coefficient
L = Length of conduit (ft.)
D = Diameter of conduit (ft.)
V2 = Velocity head (ft.)
2g
Moody Diagram
Re ƒ½ = D
v
3/2
(2ghƒ
L
) ½

103 2 4 6 8 10 4 2 4 6 8 10 5 2 4 6 8 106 2 4 6 8

Complete turbulence, rough pipes

D
Relative roughness, ks
Resistance coefficient, ƒ

Equivalent Sand

roughness, ks

Boundary Material In Millimeters (In Feet)

Glass, plastic Smooth (Smooth)
Copper or brass tubing 1.5 x 10-3 (5 x 10 -6)
Wrought iron, steel 4.6 x 10-2 (1.5 x 10-4)
Asphalted cast iron 0.12 (4 x 10-4) Smooth Pipe
Galvanized iron 0.15 (5 x 10-4)
Cast iron 0.26 (8.5 x 10-4)
Concrete 0.3 to 3.0 (10-3 to 10-2)

103 2 4 6 8 104 2 4 6 8 105 2 4 6 8 106 2 4 6 8 107 2 4 6 8 108

Re = VD
v

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