2.3 - Summary of Fluid Mechanics Concepts
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Practice Questions
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Define head loss in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about energy and what happens as fluid flows through a pipe.
What does the Darcy-Weisbach equation calculate?
💡 Hint: Recall what parameters are involved in the equation.
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What does the Darcy-Weisbach equation calculate?
💡 Hint: Think about energy losses.
True or False: The Reynolds number helps define if the flow is laminar or turbulent.
💡 Hint: What is the cutoff for laminar flow?
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Calculate the total head required for a pump to lift water through a 2000m pipe with various entry and exit losses, given specific loss coefficients.
💡 Hint: Focus on loss coefficients from your earlier calculations.
Design a piping system from a reservoir with a height difference of 30m, and determine what horsepower is required given fluid flow rates and loss factors.
💡 Hint: Efficiency plays a crucial role, ensure to factor it in.
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