Minor Losses Using Th Method of Loss Coefficients

One method of calculating the energy loss as a result of fluid flowing through a device or fitting, each device or fitting has a unique loss coefficient K or C. Typical loss coefficient values are shown in the table. To determine the minor loss for each device or fitting, multiply the fluid kinetic energy v²/2g with the loss coefficient K.

h_m = kh_v = C (v²/2g) = K (v² / 2g)

All minor losses must be calculated individually, summed (?????? h??), then added to the h_{ƒ piping} to get h_{ƒ total}.

h_{ƒ total} = sum h_m + h_{ƒ piping}