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Colebrook equation

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Overview

The Colebrook equation is the standard method for calculating the Darcy friction factor in turbulent pipe flow. It accounts for both the Reynolds number and pipe surface roughness.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
ffDarcy friction factor
ε\varepsilonPipe roughnessm
DDPipe diameterm
ReReReynolds number

Formula

1f=2log10(ε/D3.7+2.51Ref)\frac{1}{\sqrt{f}} = -2 \log_{10}\left(\frac{\varepsilon/D}{3.7} + \frac{2.51}{Re \sqrt{f}}\right)

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Notes

  • Results are approximate and should be verified for critical applications
  • Input values should be within reasonable engineering ranges

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