20.5.2 - Energy Gradient Line and Hydraulic Gradient Line
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Define Energy Gradient Line (EGL).
💡 Hint: Think about the energy components we discussed.
What does Hydraulic Gradient Line (HGL) represent?
💡 Hint: Consider what heads are combined for pressure in fluids.
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What does the Energy Gradient Line (EGL) represent?
💡 Hint: Recall the components of energy in fluid systems.
True or False? The Hydraulic Gradient Line (HGL) is lower than the EGL in all cases.
💡 Hint: Think about what each line represents.
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Given a pipeline with varying diameters, how would you apply Bernoulli's Equation to determine the pressure drop across a segment?
💡 Hint: Remember to factor in both distance and diameter changes.
Find the friction factor using Moody's chart for a commercial steel pipe with a given Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: Interpolation may be necessary if your value falls between two lines.
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