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Force on elbow

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I am looking for a formula to predict the force applied to an elbow in a closed loop hydonic system- Flow - 7000 usgpm water, nominal pipe size is 14".
 
i trust the elbow is a 90° elbow?
check any fluids textbook or engineering handbook, the information should be there. i remember addressing this particular problem while in college, but do not remember the equation.
-pmover
 
Marks Mechanical Engineering Handbook covers your case as does several others that deal with pumps and piping design.

Sounds like a trip to the book store is in order...
 
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