Estimate the pressure or energy loss occurring when fluid flows through a pipe, hose, or conduit due to friction between the fluid and the pipe walls. Easily calculate the efficiency and performance of the flow, and work out which solar pump is most suitable for your needs.
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Our calculator helps you appropriately size your pump to overcome losses and deliver the required pressure at the desired flow rate.
- Flow Rate: The speed and volume of fluid moving through the pipe affect how much friction is generated.
- Pipe Diameter: Smaller diameters cause higher friction losses as the fluid interacts with the walls over a larger relative surface area.
- Pipe Length: The longer the pipe, the more friction losses will occur as the fluid travels through it.
- Material and Roughness: The type and condition of the pipe (e.g., smooth PVC vs. rough steel) also influence the amount of friction.
- Fluid Viscosity: Thicker fluids like oils or slurries will experience higher friction losses than water or air.
- Differential Elevation: Gravity (higher elevations) and the vertical distance (or “head”) between the pump and delivery point add to the system’s overall pressure requirements.