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Tuyau roughness — surface roughness coefficients

Surface roughness values pour various tuyau materials used in frottement loss calculations.

piperoughness

Overview

Absolute roughness values for common pipe materials, used in friction factor calculations.

Data Table

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Absolute roughness of common pipe materials
Pipe Material
Absolute Roughness (ε)(mm)
Drawn tubing (glass, brass, plastic)0.0015
Commercial steel / welded steel0.045
Galvanized iron0.15
Cast iron0.26
Concrete0.3
Wood stave0.5
Riveted steel0.9

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

Notes

  • Values are at standard conditions unless otherwise noted
  • Always verify values for critical applications

References