1.3.2 - Flow Distribution in Parallel Pipes
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What is velocity defect?
💡 Hint: Think about changes in flow speed.
Describe minor losses in pipe systems.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when flow changes direction.
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What does the velocity defect indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what is meant by 'defect' in the context of flow.
True or False: Minor losses only occur due to friction.
💡 Hint: Think of what other components influence flow.
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A horizontal pipe of diameter D1 flows water at a steady rate. If you were to connect a parallel pipe of diameter D2 (D2
💡 Hint: Apply the principle of continuity correctly for both paths.
Two parallel pipes have differing friction factors (f1 and f2). If both pipes have to maintain the same flow rate, calculate the head loss across each pipe using the Darcy-Weisbach equation.
💡 Hint: Consider how discrepancies in f affect the energy balance.
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