Friction Losses

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011721",
  "term": "Friction Losses",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The head, pressure or energy (they are the same) lost by water flowing in a pipe or channel as a result of turbulence caused by the velocity of the flowing water and the roughness of the pipe. Water flowing in a pipe loses pressure or energy as a result of friction losses.",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/friction-losses/"
}