Practice - Pipe Flow (Contd.)
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Practice Questions
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What is laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think about orderly movement in a straight line.
Define major losses in pipes.
💡 Hint: Consider energy lost in a long pipe.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of major losses in pipe flow?
💡 Hint: Consider how fluids interact with the pipe walls.
True or False: The Darcy-Weisbach equation is used to calculate energy losses in pipes.
💡 Hint: Think about how *friction* relates to *energy loss* in flow.
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Challenge Problems
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A system of pipes with varying diameter is delivering water at a rate of 100 liters per minute. If the Darcy friction factor averages at 0.02, determine the total head loss across a 50-meter length. Assume the diameter starts at 0.1 meters and reduces to 0.05 meters by the end.
💡 Hint: Utilize both integral calculus for averaging along length and specific equations to evaluate values.
In a pipe network, the outlet diameter is expanded significantly, leading to turbulent flow. If you have a constant flow at a velocity of 3 m/s, discuss how you would transition your analysis from laminar to turbulent flow calculations.
💡 Hint: Use the critical Reynolds number for reference in your derivation.
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