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Darcy friction factor - Goudar–Sonnad equation (Variable D_CFA)

Description

In fluid dynamics, the Darcy friction factor formulae are equations that allow the calculation of the Darcy friction factor, a dimensionless quantity used in the Darcy–Weisbach equation, for the description of friction losses in pipe flow as well as open-channel flow.

The Darcy friction factor is also known as the Darcy–Weisbach friction factor, resistance coefficient or simply friction factor; by definition it is four times larger than the Fanning friction factor.

Goudar equation is the most accurate approximation to solve directly for the Darcy–Weisbach friction factor f for a full-flowing circular pipe. It is an approximation of the implicit Colebrook–White equation.

The shown formula calculates the variable (D_CFA) in Goudar–Sonnad equation.

Goudar–Sonnad equation formula:

See Also:

Variable (D_CFA) formula

Related formulas

Variables

DCFAVariable in Goudar–Sonnad equation (dimensionless)
DLAVariable in Goudar–Sonnad equation (dimensionless)
zVariable in Goudar–Sonnad equation (dimensionless)
gVariable in Goudar–Sonnad equation (dimensionless)