18. - Introduction to Pipe Systems Design
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Practice Questions
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What is head loss in a pipe system?
💡 Hint: Think about the energy that is not making it to the flow.
Name one factor that influences the friction factor in pipes.
💡 Hint: Consider how smooth or rough surfaces affect the flow.
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What principle does Bernoulli's equation illustrate?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to energy as water flows.
Head loss is primarily caused by:
💡 Hint: Think about how fluid speed and flow path affect energy.
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Challenge Problems
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If a water pipeline has a length of 200 meters and a diameter of 0.5 meters, flowing water at 3 m/s with a friction factor of 0.02, calculate the head loss using the Darcy-Weisbach equation.
💡 Hint: Break down the equation step-by-step, and ensure you keep track of units.
How would the introduction of a new roughness factor, changing from a smooth pipe to a textured pipe, affect energy efficiency in a water supply system?
💡 Hint: Consider how friction impacts flow rate and energy.
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