1.2 - Pipes in Series
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of head loss in a pipe?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to energy as fluid moves through a pipe.
What is considered a major loss in a pipe?
💡 Hint: Focus on the primary cause of losses in fluid mechanics.
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In flow through pipes in series, the discharge is:
💡 Hint: Think about how water behaves when pushed through connected tubes.
In a straight pipe, if the diameter increases, the friction loss generally:
💡 Hint: Visualize how wider pipes handle flow compared to narrower ones.
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A plumbing system consists of three pipes in series with lengths of 30 m, 50 m, and 20 m, and diameters of 0.1 m, 0.15 m, and 0.2 m respectively. The friction factor for all is 0.015. Calculate the total head loss if the velocity of fluid in the system is 2 m/s.
💡 Hint: You need to apply the formula individually and account for each section.
Two pipes with different diameters, 0.2 m and 0.1 m, are connected in series. The flow rate is required to be 3 m/s in the larger pipe. What effect will this have on the velocity in the smaller pipe, and how would that affect head loss?
💡 Hint: Remember that smaller diameters generally lead to increased speed and, thus, increased friction.
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