21.3.3 - Total Head Loss Calculations
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What is the formula to calculate major head loss?
💡 Hint: Think about the factors that influence friction.
Define minor head loss.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at each connection in a pipeline.
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What is the Darcy-Weisbach equation used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what losses the equation accounts for.
True or False: Minor head losses are primarily due to friction.
💡 Hint: Differentiate between the types of losses.
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A 1 km long pipe flows water at 1 m/s with a friction factor of 0.02. Calculate the head loss and determine the pressure drop using technology principles.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert all units consistently.
Evaluate a system with multiple branches: one with a K value of 2.0, another valve with K=1.2 and friction factor of 0.025. How will you compute total head loss?
💡 Hint: Apply the formulas learned and ensure all K values are incorporated.
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