Head loss

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012984",
  "term": "Head loss",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Head Loss",
  "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, channel walls or restrictions caused by fittings. Water flowing in a pipe loses head, pressure or energy as a result of friction losses.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/head-loss/"
}