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3.5.5 darcy_weisbach_q - Darcy-Weisbach volume flow Q
q = darcy_weisbach_q(p,d,fd)

Calculates the volume flow in a pipe using the Darcy-Weisbach equation.

Arguments

p

Pressure drop due to friction (kPa /km ).

d

Pipe internal diameter D (m).

fd

Darcy friction factor fd.

Returns Volumetric flow rate Q (m3/h).