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Pressure Loss from Pipe Entrances and Exits
Pressure Loss from Pipe Entrances and Exits

When a fluid moves from a tank or vessel into a pipe system or vice versa there are pressure losses. This article provides K-values for pipe entrances and exits of various geometries. These K-values may be used to determine the pressure loss from a fluid flowing through these entrances and exits.