Venturi meter
Coefficient
Given the flow

Input data

Diameter (D)

Diameter (d)

Output data

Head loss coefficient (kQ)

k applicable to h = k.U²/2g

Description

Given the diameter of the Venturi contracted section, calculates the head loss coefficients applied to the equation hf = kQ.Q² or: Given the flow and the diameter of the Venturi contracted section, calculates the minor losses.

References

  • AZEVEDO NETTO, J. M. DE. Manual de hidráulica. 9. Ed. São Paulo, Blucher, 2015.