1.3 - Types of Losses
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating head loss at a square entrance?
💡 Hint: Think about how the area interacts with the flow.
Define major losses.
💡 Hint: Consider the surface contact of the water.
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What type of loss is primarily caused by friction?
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of both types of losses.
True or False: Minor losses only occur at the entrance or exit of a pipe.
💡 Hint: Consider the various fittings and changes in geometry.
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A pipe system has a length of 150m, a diameter of 0.3m, and a fluid flowing at 3m/s. If the friction factor is 0.03, calculate the major loss.
💡 Hint: Ensure to apply the Darcy-Weisbach equation correctly.
In a system, fluid enters a valve at 5m/s and exits at 2m/s. Calculate the head loss due to sudden expansion.
💡 Hint: Focus on the velocity difference squared.
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