energy grade line (EGL)

A graphical representation of the kinetic head of water flowing in a pipe, conduit or channel. The line is plotted above the hydraulic grade line a distance equal to the velocity head (V2/2 g) of the water flowing at each section or point along the pipe or channel line. See [[energy gradient]], [[hydraulic grade line (HGL)]], and [[hydraulic gradient]].

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