1 - Hydraulic Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What type of loss is mainly caused by friction?
💡 Hint: This type of loss occurs over a length of the pipe.
What does a square entrance in a pipe cause?
💡 Hint: Think about components that disrupt or alter flow at entrances.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of major losses in a pipe?
💡 Hint: Consider the long length of straight pipes.
True or False: Minor losses are usually caused by fittings like valves and bends.
💡 Hint: Think about how water flows around obstacles.
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Challenge Problems
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A city water supply network has pipes with varying diameters and several valves. Using the Hardy Cross Method, calculate the new flow in the pipes after an increase in demand by 30%. Provide detailed steps.
💡 Hint: Maintain a systematic approach through calculations for constant convergence.
You are tasked with designing a new pipeline that connects a reservoir and a treatment facility, considering different diameters at specific points. Calculate expected major and minor losses, then use the Hardy Cross Method to balance flow distribution.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how each reduction or enlargement affects overall flow.
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