where Kf is a loss factor. Alternately, specify the pressure drop as a user-defined expression.
The automatic search for Y-junction points is possible. If you want to use this option, clear the
Manual control of selections check box, the selections will be replaced by the automatic ones. If you want to modify the selection, select
Manual control of selections again.
The Loss coefficients options allows you to enter a value or expression for the
Loss coefficient main branch Kside for the energy loss between side and junction and the
Loss coefficient side branch Kmain for the energy loss between the main branch and junction (the default is 1.2). Both are dimensionless numbers. See
FigureĀ 2-3. The respective pressure losses are calculated as
Use the Pressure drops option to specify a value or expression for the pressure drop explicitly for each branch respectively: