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y = 13.392x - 1575.9
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Figure 3.1. Flow Rate versus Head Loss in a Smoothly Contoured Change of Direction of
Flow of Fluid
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Head Loss (Pa)
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Figure 3.2. Flow Rate versus Head Loss in an Abrupt Change of Direction of Flow of Fluid
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y = 36.735x - 4238
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R² = 0.9766
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Figure 3.3. Flow Rate versus Head Loss for the Overall Changes of Direction of Flow of
Fluid