Pipe friction is the resistance to flow caused by the pipe. As a general principle, it is better to use the largest practical pipe size to avoid losses in pump performance.

管道摩擦力是指由管道引起的流动阻力，作为一个常用原则，最好是使用最大的实用的管道尺寸以避免在水泵性能方面的损失。

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Because the pipe plugging always occurs in construction this cause the pile break and make economic losses.

施工中常出现堵管，由于处理不当而形成断桩，造成经济损失。

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The electricity which is carried by gasoline suffers heavy losses when the gasoline is led to flow through earthing matellic pipe.

汽油所带电荷在流经接地金属管时有很大损失。

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