Fitting - Head loss coefficients
Completion requirements
| Fitting | Loss Coefficient, K |
| Gate valve (open to 75% shut) | 0.25 - 25 |
| Globe valve | 10 |
| Pump foot valve | 1.5 |
| Return bend | 2.2 |
| 90o elbow | 0.9 |
| 45o elbow | 0.4 |
| Large-radius 90o bend | 0.6 |
| Tee junction | 1.8 |
| Sharp pipe entry | 0.5 |
| Radiused pipe entry | 0 |
| Sharp pipe exit | 0.5 |
Last modified: Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 8:35 PM