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Darcy-Weisbach Equation

The fundamental headloss equation valid for any fluid + flow regime: h_f = f Ā· (L/D) Ā· (V²/2g). The friction factor f depends on Reynolds number and relative roughness — typically evaluated via the Colebrook-White equation or read from a Moody chart.

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