1.1 - Introduction to Pipe Networks
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Practice Questions
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What is head loss?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition regarding energy.
Name one example of a minor loss in a pipe system.
💡 Hint: Think of where fluid changes geometry.
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What type of loss occurs at a square entrance?
💡 Hint: Think about how the entrance affects flow.
The Hardy Cross Method is used for what purpose?
💡 Hint: Recall what was said about iterative methods.
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Given a pipe network with two differing diameters and a valve, calculate the head losses and determine the flow rates using the principles discussed.
💡 Hint: Organize your calculations by segmenting for major and minor losses.
Design a small pipe network based on the Hardy Cross Method, including specified flows and calculate the necessary head losses.
💡 Hint: Focus on maintaining continuity at each node and minimize head losses.
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