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What is irreversible head loss?

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Irreversible head loss is the loss in head due to the effect of irreversibilities, like friction in piping, and it does not include the losses that occur within the pump or turbine. Mechanical energy loss is the loss of head due to irreversibilities such as friction in pump or turbine.

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