5.1 - Free Jet Orifice (Steady and Unsteady Flow)
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What is the formula for calculating discharge through a free jet orifice?
💡 Hint: Consider the parameters influencing flow from the orifice.
What role does the discharge coefficient (C_d) play?
💡 Hint: Think about how orifices function in different conditions.
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What does the discharge coefficient (C_d) correct for in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Consider why fluids behave differently when moving through small openings.
True or False: Steady flow means the flow conditions change over time.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how you perceive water flow in a consistent stream.
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A large tank sends water through a free jet orifice of area 0.005 m². If the water level falls from 6 m to 3 m during a specific timeframe, calculate the volume of water discharged, given C_d = 0.75.
💡 Hint: Remember to adjust the height as it changes during the discharge time.
A city water system uses pipes with a diameter of 10 cm. If a free jet orifice at the end of the pipe has a discharge coefficient of 0.85, analyze the impact of friction on flow rate at the orifice and calculate the expected discharge assuming full water pressure.
💡 Hint: You can utilize the Darcy-Weisbach equation to estimate friction losses.
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