Gate valve
Coefficient
Given the flow
Input data
Diameter
Elevation (D2)
Output data
Head loss coefficient (kQ)
k applicable to h = k.U²/2g
Description
Given the valve diameter and the opening rate, calculates the head loss corfficient applied to the equation hf = kQ.Q² ou: Given the flow, the valve diameter and the opening rate, calculates the minor losses.
References
- AZEVEDO NETTO, J. M. DE. Manual de hidráulica. 9. Ed. São Paulo, Blucher, 2015.