21 - Head Losses
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Practice Questions
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Define head loss in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about energy and height in fluid systems.
What is the significance of the friction factor in pipe flow?
💡 Hint: Related to how smoothly fluid flows through a pipe.
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What is the primary equation for calculating major head loss?
💡 Hint: It has 'Darcy' in its name, remember.
Is head loss due to friction only important in short pipes?
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of pipe length on friction.
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Challenge Problems
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A water pipeline of 1 km with a diameter of 150 mm has a friction factor of 0.02. Calculate the total head loss if there is a bend causing a minor loss coefficient of 0.5.
💡 Hint: Consider what values you will need for your calculations.
Design a pipeline system to connect three reservoirs with height differences varying from 15-25 meters, assessing and minimizing head loss.
💡 Hint: Use design principles to optimize the flow efficiency considering both major and minor losses.
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