1.6 - Hardy Cross Method Introduction
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What is the formula for calculating head loss?
💡 Hint: Look for terms related to flow and energy in the equations.
What must be true at each junction in a pipe network?
💡 Hint: Think of the concept of balance.
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What does the Hardy Cross Method aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Think about what issues the method addresses.
The equation for head loss is expressed as HL = ?
💡 Hint: Look for terms related to flow rate in the equation.
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In a city water distribution network, the total inflow into a junction is 100 L/s, with three outgoing pipes sharing the flow. If the flows are set to 50 L/s, 30 L/s, and 15 L/s, how would you adjust these flows using the Hardy Cross Method?
💡 Hint: Look for how adjustments affect the overall outflow.
Given a pipe network with different diameters and lengths, calculate the head loss for a situation where the flow rates are known. How would the Hardy Cross Method change these calculations?
💡 Hint: Remember to focus on the relationship between Q and HL during your calculations.
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