Practice - Energy Grade Line (EGL)
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Practice Questions
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What does the Energy Grade Line (EGL) represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the different energy forms in fluid mechanics.
How is the Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) defined?
💡 Hint: Consider which energies contribute to the height of the fluid in a piezometer.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Energy Grade Line (EGL) indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy converts in flows.
True or False: The Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) is always above the EGL.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between EGL and HGL.
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Challenge Problems
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A fluid flows through a pipe that narrows at one point. Explain how and why the EGL changes as fluid speeds up due to the narrowed section.
💡 Hint: Consider how velocity and pressure relate in a tapered pipe.
Design a simple experiment using a pitot tube to measure the airspeed of a fan. Describe how the EGL and HGL will be positioned in your setup.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure measurements inform energy distribution in your system.
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