3.1 - Darcy-Weisbach Equation (Major Losses)
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What is the Darcy-Weisbach equation used for?
💡 Hint: Think about losses in energy when fluid moves.
Name a factor that affects the Darcy friction factor.
💡 Hint: Look at how the flow characteristics change.
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What does the Darcy-Weisbach equation calculate?
💡 Hint: It's related to energy in flow systems.
True or False: The friction factor increases with the increase of Reynolds number in laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Remember the behavior of flow types.
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Design a piping system that transports water across a distance of 200 meters with a target head loss of less than 5 meters. What diameter and flow velocity would you select? Assume a Darcy friction factor of 0.04.
💡 Hint: Start with rearranging the equation to solve for diameter or velocity.
A pipe with a diameter of 0.15 m and length of 100 m is transporting water with a velocity of 4 m/s. What happens if you increase the diameter to 0.2 m? Calculate the new head loss based on the Darcy friction factor of 0.025.
💡 Hint: Calculate both head losses and compare results.
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