19.4.1 - Planning and Energy Considerations
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What are major losses in pipe flow?
💡 Hint: Think about friction and movement within the pipe.
What do we refer to as minor losses?
💡 Hint: Consider parts of the pipe where the flow might change direction.
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What primarily causes major losses in pipe flow?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens inside a smooth surface when a fluid moves.
True or False: K-values are related to the losses from fittings and changes in flow direction.
💡 Hint: Think about sections of the pipe where the flow changes suddenly.
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An industrial pipe system has a total length of 500 meters and a diameter of 0.3 meters. If the friction factor is determined to be 0.02 and the fluid's velocity is 3 m/s, calculate the major energy losses in the system.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert all your units to SI before plugging into the formula.
For a water distribution system with multiple branches, if the K-value for a 90-degree bend is 0.75, calculate the minor losses if the velocity in the pipe is 2 m/s.
💡 Hint: Ensure the g value is in meters per second squared for consistency.
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