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Hazen-Williams Equation

An empirical headloss equation for water in pressurized pipes: h_f = 10.67 ยท L ยท (Q/C)^1.852 / D^4.87. The C-factor encodes pipe roughness; typical values: 130 (steel/DI new), 150 (PVC/HDPE).

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