17.2.5 - Head Loss in Pipes
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What is head loss in pipes?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to energy when fluid moves through a pipe.
Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Consider how the layers of fluid move in relation to each other.
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What is head loss in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of friction.
True or False: Reynolds number above 4000 definitively indicates laminar flow.
💡 Hint: What happens at the transition threshold?
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A fluid flows through a 0.1 m diameter pipe at 1.5 m/s with a viscosity of 0.002 Pa·s. Is the flow laminar or turbulent? Calculate the Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: Remember the factors in the Reynolds number.
Design a piping system for a building that minimizes head loss while ensuring adequate pressure. Consider flow rates and pipe diameter.
💡 Hint: How does pipe diameter affect friction?
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