Minor Loss Coefficients for Air Duct Components

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Minor Loss - Head or Pressure Loss in Air Duct Components - can be expressed as

h_{minor_loss} = ξ v²/ 2 g         (1)

where

h_{minor_loss} = minor head loss (m, ft)

ξ = minor loss coefficient

v = flow velocity (m/s, ft/s)

g = acceleration of gravity (m/s², ft/s²)

Minor loss can also be expressed as pressure loss instead of head loss.

Minor loss coefficients for different components common in air duct distribution systems

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