24.1.3 - Kinetic Energy Correction Factors
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What is the purpose of kinetic energy correction factors?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to flow when it's not uniform.
What value do we typically assign to α for laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Recall how laminar flow is characterized.
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What does the kinetic energy correction factor (α) account for?
💡 Hint: Consider why average velocity might not suffice.
True or False: The kinetic energy correction factor is constant across all types of fluid flow.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of both flow types.
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Design a simple hydraulic system. Calculate required pump horsepower, incorporating α for both laminar and turbulent flow scenarios.
💡 Hint: Start with kinetic energy equations, then convert it to horsepower based on flow rates.
If you measured a flow with an α of 1.1 and found it was below standard energy outputs, how would you adjust the design to compensate?
💡 Hint: Use empirical pressure loss formulas to guide adjustments based on real vs. ideal scenarios.
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