1.5 - Calculation of Velocities
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Practice Questions
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What causes major head losses?
💡 Hint: Think about resistance during fluid flow.
What does K represent in minor losses?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in calculating losses from bends.
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What are major losses primarily caused by?
💡 Hint: Consider the main component causing resistance.
True or False: Minor losses occur due to friction.
💡 Hint: Think about the elements in flow that cause resistance.
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You are given a complex piping system with multiple fittings and expansions, where the total head loss is 12 meters and known losses from fittings is 3 meters. Calculate the flow rate in the larger pipe if its diameter is 0.4 meters.
💡 Hint: Stay focused on balance between known and unknown parameters.
A network's flow is distributed through 4 pipes with known diameters. The initial flow rates are distributed non-uniformly. How can the Hardy Cross Method be applied to adjust these rates for equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Focus on balancing head losses around the network loop.
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