25.1.1 - Hydraulic Gradient Lines
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What is the hydraulic gradient line in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Think about what the water's surface represents.
Name a device used to measure hydraulic gradient lines in closed systems.
💡 Hint: What tool helps us gauge heads in a pipeline?
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What represents the hydraulic gradient line in open channels?
💡 Hint: Think about where the water level is.
True or False: Mechanical energy losses in a system always raise the hydraulic gradient line.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy loss affects lines in flow.
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A horizontal pipe experiences a hydraulic gradient drop of 5 mm over 10 meters. Calculate the corresponding energy loss in terms of hydraulic and energy gradient lines.
💡 Hint: Consider the conversion between pressure levels and hydraulic height.
Design a system that utilizes both pumps and turbines to maintain fluid flow in a closed circuit. Discuss the expected changes to the hydraulic gradient line.
💡 Hint: Think of how energy input and extraction shape your system.
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