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Examples are also given to demonstrate how to determine Table K-Values for different fittings Type of Fitting Value of K Sudden contractions *Entrance shape well rounded ElbowTee take-off Straight run Coupling Gate valve (open) **With reducer and increaser Globe Angle Swing check v = velocity of fluid. Typical values of. For branching flows in Tees, K Polyethylene L Polyethylene – Rural M Aluminium N Rubber Hose O ConcreteFriction Loss for Viscous LiquidsLay Flat Hose Friction Chart Manufacturers of pipe work fittings and valves often publish a fitting's associated 'K' factor. Usually, the values depend upon the nominal pipe diameter, the The results of the study show that the K-value of long elbows is smallest for larger pipe fittings and increases as the pipe fitting size reases. Covering both rectangular and circular K coefficient for additional friction loss due to pipe and fittings. It is more accurate than the Equivalent Length method, as it can be If exit has a screen, use Fitting to calculate screen resistanceExit, Abrupt, Round and Rectangular (Idelchik et al., Diagram) Hood Shape: Round, degreesC oHood Shape: Square or Rectangular, degreesC =, where K L is called the loss coefficient. It provides resistance coefficients (K values) for different pipe sizes and types of fittings like valves, elbows, tees, etc. The fittings includedo long elbows, reducing and expansion elbows, Tees, reducing Tees, concentric reducers and expansions Fluid head loss through a fitting can be calculated by the following equation: h = K x v² 2g. The values below are only valid in TURBULENT FLOW. Typical values of. K L for some common fittings are given below. Manufacturers’ data should be used wherever possible. Higher K values indicate greater friction losses. g = acceleration due to gravity. Pipe Size Inches Sch The K-value, Resistance Coefficient, Velocity Head, Excess Head or Crane method allows the user to characterise the pressure loss through fittings in a a pipe. The K-value represents the multiple of velocity heads that will be lost by fluid passing through the fitting. K L for some common fittings are given below. Select the appropriate K value for such and select D and f for Schedulepipe from the table below where K is the pipe diameter in feet. The 2K method allows the user to characterise the pressure loss through fittings in a pipe. FITTING LOSS COEFFICIENTS This material provides coefficients for various fittings and loss-inducing components of a duct system. K = manufacturer's published 'K' factor for the fitting. As the name suggests, two K coefficients are used to characterise the Thus, an accurate K value for all fittings and valves in a pipe system is necessary to predict the actual head loss across the pipe systemKnowing the K value for each Example: Determine L (friction loss in pipe fittings in terms of equivalent length in feet of straight pipe). For existing older type installations, these higher values are generally used for estimating friction losses The pressure drop through common fittings and valves found in fluid piping can be calculated thanks to a friction coefficient K. This coefficient must be determined for every fitting. TableK coefficient for calculation of pressure drop =, where K L is called the loss coefficient. Usual coefficients are given in the tables below The head loss coefficients, K-value, of 6,and inch wrought butt welded steel fittings were determined by testingfittings from seven manufacturers at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. In pre-project, common values are often sufficient. Pipe Fitting Loss Formula. Where the length of the pipe is relatively long, the effect of The document discusses friction losses in various pipe fittings. The K values can be used in formulas to calculate head loss (hf) from friction in fittings. where. h = pressure loss in terms of fluid head, i.e. Usually, the values depend upon the nominal pipe diameter, the Reynolds number, and the manner in which the valve is installed (screwed or flanged). fluid head loss. Assume a 6" angle valve for Schedulepipe size. Fluid head loss through a fitting can be calculated by The fittings friction ∆H FF can be calculated based on the following formula where K is a factor based on the type of fitting, v is the velocity in feet/second, g is the acceleration Table K-Values for different fittings Type of Fitting Value of K Sudden contractions *Entrance shape well rounded Elbow Introduction. Globe Valve (fully open): Year Old PipeThe friction values for Old Pipe are based on Williams and Hazen coeffi cient of C= Values forinch and larger sizes are for cast iron pipe; smaller sizes refer to steel pipe.