Practice Head Loss Due to Contraction - 4.2 | 28. Pipe Networks | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does head loss in fluid dynamics refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about the energy we use to pump fluid.

Question 2

Easy

What is the contraction loss coefficient (k_c)?

💡 Hint: This value is often assumed to be 0.5 for sudden contractions.

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Question 1

What is the value of the contraction loss coefficient (k_c) for abrupt contractions?

  • 0.1
  • 0.5
  • 0.8

💡 Hint: Think about how much turbulence is created in sudden changes.

Question 2

True or False: Gradual contractions lead to less head loss than sudden contractions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of fluid flow.

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Question 1

Determine the head loss in a piping system where the inlet diameter is 0.1 meters and the outlet diameter is 0.05 meters. If the flow velocity is 3 m/s, compute the loss using k_c = 0.5.

💡 Hint: Refer back to the equations used for calculations.

Question 2

In a system with varying diameters, analyze and compute head losses for both sudden and gradual transitions, comparing energy lost.

💡 Hint: Make sure to detail each step in your analysis and refer to the section for coefficients.

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