Pipe Pressure Drop Calculator
Notes
Assumes steady flow, proceeding from Section 1 to Section 2 to Section 3, and so on.
Does not handle tees where the flow splits into two branches.
Fitting loss coefficient K is calculated using the Darby (3-K) method unless specified otherwise.
Global Inputs
Mass Flow Rate, ṁ (kg/s):
Fluid Density, ρ (kg/m³):
Fluid Dynamic Viscosity, μ (Pa*s):
Number of Sections (with different pipe ID):
Maximum Number of Pipe Fittings per Section (excluding reducers/expanders):
Generate Required Inputs for Sections
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