1.2. Major and Minor Losses

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are major losses in a pipe flow system?

   Hint

   Think about where friction occurs in fluid flow.

2. 2.

   Name one cause of minor losses.

   Hint

   Consider the physical changes in the pipe structure.

3. 3.

   What are the two types of losses in pipe flow?

   • Frictional and Pressure Losses
   • Major and Minor Losses
   • Static and Kinetic Losses

   Hint

   Think about loss types in fluid systems.

4. 4.

   The Darcy-Weisbach equation is used to calculate which of the following?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the purpose of the equation in fluid dynamics.

5. 5.

   Design a pump system for a facility using a 500m long pipe with a diameter of 0.05m. How much power is needed to overcome major losses given an estimated flow rate of 100 liters/min?

   Hint

   Power can be found from the equation P = ΔP * Q.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how a material change from PVC to steel would affect the friction factor and overall energy losses in a 200m pipe.

   Hint

   Research the roughness values and determine impacts on the flow.