1.1.4 - Examples in Pipe Systems
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Define velocity defect.
💡 Hint: Think about how velocity changes in turbulent conditions.
What are major losses in a pipe system?
💡 Hint: Consider friction factors in pipe flows.
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What does the velocity defect measure?
💡 Hint: Key focus is on 'difference.'
True or False: Minor losses occur due only to friction.
💡 Hint: Consider other factors that might cause losses.
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Design a pipe system involving two reservoirs with given height differences. Calculate expected flow rates using Darcy-Weisbach, factoring both major and minor losses in the system.
💡 Hint: Use well-defined equations to relate head loss to flow velocities.
For three branching paths in a parallel pipe system, derive an expression for how flow divides among them given a total inflow.
💡 Hint: Use energy balance to equate necessary inflows and outflows.
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