Hydronic Piping Instance Properties

Parameter Description
Flow Cumulative flow for the system, based on the flow for individual components in the system.
Reynolds Number

Calculation formula

Relative Roughness
Flow State The Flow State is determined by the value of the Reynolds Number. A Reynolds Number less than 2,000 is considered laminar flow. A Reynolds Number greater than 4000 is considered turbulent flow. Numbers between 2,000 and 4,000 are unpredictable and no loss calculation is made. Two types of turbulent flow: transition and complete turbulence.
Friction Factor Friction factor used in Darcys equation is calculated based on the flow state

Laminar Flow

Turbulent Flow

Velocity
Friction The pressure loss for a specific length unit of pipe.
Pressure Drop The total pressure drop for the entire length of pipe.