eli5: What is hydraulic head?

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I’m adding mechanical pumps to a large stormwater treatment system. I’m a scientist but I’m completely new to engineering, and I cannot seem to get my mind around the concept of “hydraulic head.” This means that I am utterly incapable of understanding pump curves. Can someone please explain what hydraulic head is, and why it falls as flow from a pump increases?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

Now it’s crystal clear. Thank you for the excellent explanations. Cheers!

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