Practice Problem Overview - 21.3.1 | 21. Head Losses | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 2
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21.3.1 - Problem Overview

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Question 1 Easy

What is a major head loss?

💡 Hint: Think about flow resistance in pipes.

Question 2 Easy

What contributes to minor head losses?

💡 Hint: Look for components affecting flow direction.

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Question 1

What does major head loss primarily relate to?

A) Bends
B) Friction
C) Valves

💡 Hint: Think about what happens inside smooth vs rough pipes.

Question 2

True or False: Minor losses have a negligible effect on overall head loss.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider their cumulative impact in complex systems.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a pipe with a length of 500 meters, a diameter of 0.25 meters, and a friction factor of 0.03, compute the major head loss using the Darcy-Weisbach equation.

💡 Hint: Calculate velocity by continuity or given flow rate.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a piping system with two bends and a valve, calculate the total head loss when bend losses are 1.5 m head loss each and the valve's loss coefficient indicates a 2 m loss.

💡 Hint: Add all losses together for the total head loss.

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