19.5.1 - Major and Minor Losses in Pipes
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Define major losses in pipe flow.
💡 Hint: Consider friction as a type of energy loss.
What is the definition of minor losses?
💡 Hint: Think about how fittings affect flow.
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What are major losses primarily due to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when fluid flows through a surface.
True or False: Minor losses only occur when the pipe diameter increases.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of bends and valves.
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A pipe with a diameter of 0.5 m and a length of 100 m has a friction factor of 0.01. Determine the major head loss when the flow velocity is 5 m/s.
💡 Hint: Include gravitational acceleration in your calculations.
What is the cumulative head loss in a system with three bends, each having a K-value of 0.3, and a flow velocity of 4 m/s?
💡 Hint: Don't forget to use consistent units throughout your calculations.
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