Recommendations
Sodium hypochlorite generator (ACQUANOX®)90° curve and elbowTee with lateral outflowGlobe valveEstimated time for manual use of gate valves
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.