Lewis Ferry Moody
Lewis Ferry Moody | |
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| Born | 5 January 1880 |
| Died | April 18, 1953 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Employer | Princeton University |
| Known for | Moody chart |
| Awards | Elliott Cresson Medal (1945) |
Lewis Ferry Moody (5 January 1880 – 18 April 1953) was an American engineer and professor, best known for the Moody chart, a diagram capturing relationships between several variables used in calculating fluid flow through a pipe. He states that his goal is to present a simple and convenient means for engineers to estimate the friction factor inside the new pipes and conduits running full with steady flow . He has 23 patents for his inventions. He was the first Professor of Hydraulics in the School of Engineering at Princeton.