EXIT_NORMAL

Overview

Calculate the loss coefficient (K) for a normal pipe exit discharging into a reservoir.

Excel Usage

=EXIT_NORMAL()

Returns (float): Loss coefficient K = 1.0 for a normal pipe exit [-]

Examples

Example 1: Normal pipe exit K = 1.0

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=EXIT_NORMAL()

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Example 2: Verify exit loss is always 1.0

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=EXIT_NORMAL()

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Example 3: Exit coefficient verification

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=EXIT_NORMAL()

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Example 4: Standard exit loss coefficient

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=EXIT_NORMAL()

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1

Python Code

import micropip
await micropip.install(["fluids"])
from fluids.fittings import exit_normal as fluids_exit_normal

def exit_normal():
    """
    Calculate the loss coefficient (K) for a normal pipe exit discharging into a reservoir.

    See: https://fluids.readthedocs.io/fluids.fittings.html#fluids.fittings.exit_normal

    This example function is provided as-is without any representation of accuracy.

    Returns:
        float: Loss coefficient K = 1.0 for a normal pipe exit [-]
    """
    try:
        result = fluids_exit_normal()
        return float(result)
    except Exception as e:
        return f"Error: {str(e)}"

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