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CHAPTER 14

B FITTING LOSS
COEFFICIENT TABLES
Duct Cross Section to which Coefficient "C" is referenced is at the top of each table. Negative
numbers indicate that the static regain exceeds the dynamic pressure loss of the fitting.
Table 14-10 LOSS COEFFICIENTS, ELBOWS
Use the velocity pressure (Vp) of the upstream section. Fitting loss (TP) = C x Vp

A. Elbow, Smooth Radius (Die Stamped), Round(2)

B. Elbow, Round, 3 to 5 pc--90o(2)

C. Elbow, Round, Mitered (15)

U.S. Units
For Standard Air: (Metric Units)
Re = 8.56 DV (Re = 66.4 DV)
where:
D = duct diameter, inches (mm)
V = duct velocity, fpm (m/s)
For Rectangular Ducts:
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Table 14-10 LOSS COEFFICIENTS, ELBOWS (Cont.)


Use the velocity pressure (Vp) of the upstream section. Fitting loss (TP) = C x Vp

D. Elbow, Rectangular, Mitered (15)

E. Elbow, Rectangular, Mitered with Converging or Diverging Flow (15)

F. Elbow, Rectangular, Smooth Radius without Vanes (15)

U.S. Units
For Standard Air: (Metric Units)
Re = 8.56 DV (Re = 66.4 DV)
where:
D = duct diameter, inches (mm)
V = duct velocity, fpm (m/s)
For Rectangular Ducts:

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Table 14-10 LOSS COEFFICIENTS, ELBOWS (Cont.)


Use the velocity pressure (Vp)of the upstream section. Fitting loss (TP) = C x Vp

G. Elbow, Rectangular, Smooth Radius with Splitter Vanes (2)

NOTES FOR THIS FIGURE ONLY:


A) See Page 5.14 to calculate splitter vane spacing.
B) CR = Curve Ratio
C) Use correction factors in Note 1 on Page 14.19 for elbows
other than 90°.

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