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    APPENDIX

    A
    Friction Losses for Water Flow
    Through Pipe*
    ccurate prediction of friction losses in pipe is a com- Q ⫽ flow in gpm (or liters per minute)

    A plex matter involving many variables. In Civil En-


    gineering applications, the Hazen Williams formula
    is typically used to calculate friction losses through water
    d ⫽ inside diameter in inches (or millimeters)
    Roughness coefficient is based on the material of the
    pipe. For PVC pipe, the standard C value is 150. New steel
    conveying pipe. The formulae are as follows: pipe uses a C value of 140, but with use and corrosion a

    冉 冊
    Qgpm 1.85 lower value is typically used. For HDPE pipe, a range of C
    1044
    hf(ft / 100 ft) ⫽ ⫻ (U.S.) values between 150 and 160 is typical.
    dinches4.8655 C
    Tables A.1 and A.2 show friction loss data calculated by
    hf(m / 100 m) ⫽
    608,704,451
    dmm4.8655
    ⫻ 冉 冊
    Q L / min
    C
    1.85

    (metric)
    the Hazen Williams formula for the most commonly used
    steel and PVC pipe diameters, based on C values of 140 and
    150, respectively. It should be noted that steel and PVC pipe
    where hf ⫽ friction head loss in feet per 100 ft (or meters per 100 are manufactured to different sizing specifications and there-
    m) of water pipe
    fore do not have the same inside diameters (Chapter 15).
    C ⫽ roughness coefficient
    The inside diameter of HDPE pipe can vary significantly
    for any nominal diameter and a calculation of pipe friction
    using the true inside diameter is recommended.
    * Standards and practices for metric pipe manufacturing vary from country
    to country. It is therefore not practical to attempt to address international
    A graphical depiction of friction loss through PVC pipe
    variances within this Appendix. Accordingly, discussion is confined to cur- developed from the PVC table is presented to provide a
    rent practice in the United States. International readers are advised to con- quick reference. A table is also included showing the friction
    sult their local regulating agency or manufacturer. loss through various fittings as an equivalent length of pipe.

    Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control: New Methods and Applications, Third Edition. J. P. Powers, A. B. Corwin, 597
    Paul C. Schmall and W. E. Kaeck Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 978-0-471-47943-7
    598 APPENDIX A

    Table A.1 Friction Loss Data for Steel Pipe


    APPENDIX A 599

    Table A.1 (Continued )


    600 APPENDIX A

    Table A.2 Friction Loss Data for PVC Pipe. Data courtesy IPEX Inc.
    APPENDIX A 601

    Table A.2 (Continued )


    602 APPENDIX A

    Table A.3 Friction Loss Through Fittings in Equivalent Footage


    of Pipe. Data Courtesy IPEX Inc.

    Figure A.1 Graphical depiction of friction loss through PVC pipe. Data
    courtesy IPEX Inc.

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