UNDERSTANDING FRICTION LOSS

In this series we expand upon our understanding for fluids and look specifically at friction loss. Why is it important? What methods can we use to calculate it? What are the key differences in the methods? We look at friction loss calculations through the lens of the fire protection industry in this 17-part series.
Our objectives include:
- Understand what friction loss is, and why it's important.
- Be capable of recognizing and applying the Darcy-Weisbach formula.
- Be capable of recognizing and applying the Hazen-Williams formula.
G123 - 2025 - 2.5 HOUR
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MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Ed Henderson, PE
President / Fire Protection Engineer | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Ed Henderson is the President of Assurance Engineering, Inc. located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Within his career Ed has held Board level and Executive Management level positions with Mobil Oil Corporation, Honeywell, and Ingersoll Rand.
Ed has been licensed as a Professional Engineer since 1985. In New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Florida he currently holds dual licensure in Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineering. He is internationally board approved as a Certified Fire Protection Specialist by the NFPA. Ed currently holds a DOE “L” Clearance at Sandia National Laboratory.
Ed is a licensed member of The National Society of Professional Engineers, a member of the National Fire Protection Association, is a Senior Member of the Association of Energy Engineers and is a member of ASHRAE.
Ed earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1972 and an MS in Engineering Management from Northeastern University in 1983. Other graduate level studies were completed at Cornell University, Rutgers University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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