calculate_water_pressure_loss
Compute water pressure loss from friction and elevation in pipe circuits. Provide pipe length, diameter, flow rate, elevation change, and fittings count.
Instructions
Calculate water pressure loss in a pipe circuit including friction and elevation. Returns: {equiv_length_m}. See list_bundles for related 'plomberie' calculators.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pipe_length_m | Yes | Pipe length in meters | |
| diameter_mm | Yes | Pipe internal diameter in millimeters | |
| flow_rate_lpm | Yes | Flow rate in liters per minute | |
| elevation_change_m | No | Elevation change in meters (positive = uphill, negative = downhill) | |
| fittings_count | No | Number of fittings and elbows (each adds ~0.5m equivalent length) |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | No | Computed result. Object whose fields depend on the tool (e.g. {tax, marginal_rate, brackets} for tax tools, {volume_l, gallons} for volume tools). | |
| formula | No | Human-readable formula or method used (e.g. "I=P·r·t", "Magnus formula"). | |
| source | No | Authoritative source for the rule or formula (e.g. "Article 197 CGI", "NF DTU 21"). | |
| reference_url | No | Link to a calcul2 page documenting the calculation in detail. |