The Hydraulic Institute (HI) Engineering Data Book is a long-standing, comprehensive technical resource for fluid characteristics, piping, and friction loss calculations, widely used by pump professionals. It has evolved into a digital, interactive solution known as the HI Data Tool, which offers online calculators, visualizers, and updated technical data. Explore the digital resources and the second edition book at ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers
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Educational Demonstrators: Features interactive system curves, variable-speed pump curves, and parallel pump curves to help users visualize system behavior. The Hydraulic Institute (HI) Engineering Data Book is
If you are involved in selecting, designing, or troubleshooting fluid handling systems, this data book is more than just a reference—it is the difference between a system that works and a system that is optimized for longevity, efficiency, and safety. Variable frequency drive (VFD) effects on pump life
The book is organized to guide the engineer from fundamental fluid properties to complex system analysis.
The HI Data Book serves a broad audience:
Interactive Calculators: Includes tools for pipe frictional head loss, tank volumes, and atmospheric pressure changes based on elevation.