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Equivalent diameter

Reference data 과 engineering information about equivalent diameter for fluid mechanics applications.

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Overview

Equivalent diameter is the diameter of a circular duct that gives the same pressure drop per unit length as a rectangular or non-circular duct for the same flow rate. For rectangular ducts, the hydraulic diameter Dh=2aba+bD_h = \frac{2ab}{a+b} is commonly used as an approximation.

Data Table

16
Hydraulic and equivalent circular diameters for rectangular ducts (equal friction method)
Side a(mm)
Side b(mm)
Hydraulic Diameter(mm)
Equivalent Circular Diameter(mm)
100100100100
150100120115
200100133127
200150171162
250100143135
250150188178
300150200189
300200240226
400200267251
400250308289
500250333313
500300375351
600300400375
600400480449
800400533499
1000500667623

출처: engineeringtoolbox.com

Notes

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

References