Minor Loss: Exit

As a fluid flows from a pipe into a large reservoir or tank, as shown in figure below, its velocity is decreased to very nearly zero. Therefore, the energy loss for this condition is $$h_L=1.0 * \frac{v^2}{2g}$$ This is called the exit loss.

• Minor Loss: Entrance
• Minor Loss: Exit
• Minor Loss: Gradual Contraction
• Minor Loss: Gradual Enlargement
• Minor Loss: Sudden Contraction
• Minor Loss: Sudden Enlargement