Borda-Carnot Equation
Borda-Carnot equation is a empirical description of the mechanical loss energy losses of the fluid due to a sudden flow expansion. It describes how the total head losses due to the expansion. This equation is only valid for expansion, in the case of a contraction, the Borda-Carnot Equation cannot be used as it would indicate that energy is created. The empirical loss coefficient, \(\large{\epsilon}\), is a number between 0 and 1. For an abrupt and wide expansion, \(\large{\epsilon}\) is equal to 1. For other instances, the value should be determined through empirical means.
Borda-Carnot equation |
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\(\large{ \Delta E = \epsilon \; \frac { 1 }{ 2 } \; \rho \; \left({v_1 - v_2}\right)^2 }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ \Delta E }\) = fluid mechanical energy loss | \(\large{ lbf-ft }\) | \(\large{J}\) |
\(\large{ \epsilon }\) (Greek symbol epsilon) = empirical loss coefficient | \(\large{ dimensionless }\) | |
\(\large{ \rho }\) (Greek symbol rho) = density of fluid | \(\large{\frac{lbm}{ft^3}}\) | \(\large{\frac{kg}{m^3}}\) |
\(\large{ v_1 }\) = mean flow velocity before expansion | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\) |
\(\large{ v_2 }\) = mean flow velocity after expansion | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\) |
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