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The difference in pressure between points in a hydraulic system of piping as a result of friction, elevation change etc..
The headloss in a 16" pipe is 2 feet, but in a 20" pipe, it is just 1.2 feet.
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Head loss means The difference in pressure between points in a hydraulic system of piping as a result of friction, elevation change etc..
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The headloss in a 16" pipe is 2 feet, but in a 20" pipe, it is just 1.2 feet.
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