All it implies is that K-factor is required to calculate minor-losses:
|
K |
Entrance |
0.5 |
Exit |
1.0 |
Gate value (half open) |
2.7 |
- bend |
0.95 |
Globe value (fully open) |
6.9 |
Assume: valve at (b) is a gate-valve (half open) and that at (e) is a globe–valve (fully open)) |