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Simple Flow from Nozzle?

Simple Flow from Nozzle?

Simple Flow from Nozzle?

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Trying to find the right formula for calculating flow (gpm) out of a nozzle to atmosphere with only knowing pipe pressure and nozzle orifice diameter?  This seems like it would be simple, but it's been over 20-yrs since I took fluids!

Specifics are:  water in 1/2" OD PVC tubing flowing through a 3/16" nozzle and a pump rated at 80 psi max.  I'm not interested in full friction loss calculations, etc., just a simple ideal solution.  The pump is rated at 1.25 GPM and I would like to make sure the nozzle can handle it.  Do nozzles have curves associated with them like pumps?

RE: Simple Flow from Nozzle?

Just use orifice flow, where v=sqrt(2*g*h)?  Even though you want "ideal", I think it is unrealistically ideal to expect no exit losses.  I would apply a Discharge Coefficient, and they range from 0.6 to 0.98...maybe use 0.8 to be conservative, but the manufacturer should be able to supply the Cd.

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