18.3.2 - Roughened Pipe Behavior
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What does head loss refer to in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about energy dissipation in flow.
Define turbulent flow.
💡 Hint: It contrasts with laminar flow.
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What primarily causes head loss in pipe systems?
💡 Hint: Consider the primary resistive forces in fluid flow.
True or False: A rough pipe surface always leads to lower energy losses than a smooth surface.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of surface texture on flow.
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If a smooth plastic pipe has a length of 50 m and a diameter of 0.1 m, calculate the head loss due to friction when water flows at a velocity of 2 m/s. Assume a friction factor of 0.02.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert the units correctly and use g = 9.81 m/s².
Compare the energy losses in a rough concrete pipe and a smooth steel pipe given the same flow conditions. Create a brief report on which pipe would be more efficient and why.
💡 Hint: Focus on the impact of surface roughness on flow behavior.
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