what is loss coefficient?

Question

fluid mechanics

Answer 1

Loss coefficient can be for various dynamic systems such as surface friction loss coefficient, flow in conduits has loss coefficient ,pressure drop has loss coefficient and many other systems have loss coefficient.

Answer 2

The concept of head loss coefficients K for the determination of losses in conduit components is discussed in detail. While so far it has mainly been applied to fully turbulent flows it is extended here to also cover the laminar flow regime which is relevant for micro systems due to the low Reynolds numbers of these flows. Specific numbers of K can be determined by integration of the entropy generation field (second law analysis) obtained from a numerical simulation. It will be shown that a definition of K based on entropy generation is superior to a widely used definition that refers to a pressure drop caused by the conduit component. With the second law analysis details of the physics become available. For example it can be shown that often the main part of the entropy generation occurs downstream of the component. This aspect becomes important when several conduit components are combined in close proximity, like two 90 degree bends that are close to each other. Often in such situations the combination as a whole has to be looked upon as one new complex component.

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