Practice Estimation of Average Velocity in Pipe - 1.5.4 | 1. Velocity Defect Concept | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define average velocity in fluid mechanics.

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to the distance traveled and time taken.

Question 2

Easy

What are major losses in pipe flow?

💡 Hint: Consider where the primary resistance in pipe flow comes from.

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Question 1

What is a velocity defect?

  • The speed at which fluid flows.
  • Deviation of the actual velocity from average velocity.
  • The total mechanical energy loss.

💡 Hint: Relate it to how 'defective' flows compare to the mean scenario.

Question 2

True or False: Major losses are caused only by fittings.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the primary source of resistance in pipe flow.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a piping system with three pipes in series, each with a defined friction factor and lengths, determine the total head loss and the final flow rate at the outlet.

💡 Hint: Adjust for both major and minor losses from each segment.

Question 2

You have a junction with three tanks feeding into one output pipe; if one tank is emptying faster than the others, how does this affect the outgoing flow rate?

💡 Hint: Think about how the total input equates to the output!

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