3.3.2 - Second Example: Double Exit Elbow
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Define momentum conservation in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about Newton's first law of motion.
What is flow classification?
💡 Hint: Consider how engineers describe different flow types.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fluid flow classification?
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True or False: Control volume analysis is essential for momentum conservation calculations.
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Calculate the resulting forces in an elbow where one side has a pressure of 20,000 Pa and the other side allows fluid to exit freely to the atmosphere.
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Given a system with turbulent flow through a double exit elbow, derive an expression for the pressure differential based on varying exit velocities.
💡 Hint: Utilize Bernoulli's equation in tandem with flow conservation.
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