How is excessive pressure loss in distribution lines typically addressed?

Excessive pressure loss in distribution lines is typically addressed by shortening the length of the distribution lines. This approach is effective because pressure loss in pipes is significantly influenced by the length of the piping system. The longer the pipe, the greater the resistance to fluid flow, which results in increased pressure loss. By reducing the length of the distribution lines, the resistance is minimized, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the system and ensuring that adequate pressure is delivered to the outlets.

While there are other methods to potentially mitigate pressure loss, shortening the length of distribution lines is a direct and often effective solution. For example, using larger diameter pipes could reduce pressure loss as well, but this would involve changes to the infrastructure and may not always be feasible or necessary compared to simply shortening the lines. Similarly, increasing inlet pressure or reducing the number of outlets may address pressure issues, but they do not target the root cause related to line length. Thus, shortening the distribution lines directly tackles the issue of excessive pressure loss.