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Understanding the Darcy-Weisbach Equation

Understanding the Darcy-Weisbach Equation

When Not to Use Hazen-Williams Any seasoned fire sprinkler designer or fire protection engineer should be familiar with the Hazen-Williams equation. It is the fundamental equation used in water-based fire protection for calculating the friction loss of water flowing through pipe. The Hazen-Williams formula (see Figure 1) is used when …

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