Fluid Head from Pressure
Convert a measured pressure into the equivalent fluid head (metres of fluid column) using the fundamental hydrostatic relationship.
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1. Define Input Parameters
2. Engineering Output
Fluid head (h)
- m
- m
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Process engineers routinely convert pump-discharge or vessel pressures into fluid head to compare with elevation differences and system losses. This head form is independent of density and enables direct hydraulic balancing for pumps and piping networks.
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