hydraulic friction
hydraulic friction
[hī′drȯ·lik ′frik·shən] (fluid mechanics)
Resistance to flow which is exerted on the surface of contact between a stream and its conduit and which induces a loss of energy.
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hydraulic friction
The friction that resists the flow of a fluid along the piping or ductwork in which it is conveyed and at obstructions.
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