Practice Examples in Pipe Systems - 1.1.4 | 1. Velocity Defect Concept | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define velocity defect.

💡 Hint: Think about how velocity changes in turbulent conditions.

Question 2

Easy

What are major losses in a pipe system?

💡 Hint: Consider friction factors in pipe flows.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the velocity defect measure?

  • Average velocity
  • Instantaneous velocity
  • Difference between velocities

💡 Hint: Key focus is on 'difference.'

Question 2

True or False: Minor losses occur due only to friction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider other factors that might cause losses.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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