Meaning of head loss | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The pressure lost in a hydraulic system as fluid moves through a pipeline.
   countable, uncountable
2. A loss of self-control leading to poor conduct.
   countable, idiomatic, informal, uncountable

Examples

“Determination of minor head loss is simple and straightforward, and a standared nomograph in common use⟳ is included at the end⟳ of the chapter.”

“The total head loss is the sum of the head losses of all of the component pipes.”

“A butterfly valve, like⟳ any restriction in a pipeline, is a source of head loss.”

“Fulham will have⟳ time to assess their head loss and learn⟳ from it over the international break⟳.”

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