4. Pipe Networks (Contd.)
The final lecture of the module on pipe flow and viscous pipe flow discusses the Hardy Cross Method for solving pipe networks work systematically. A specific problem involving discharges at nodes and continuity equations is elaborated, leading to calculations of head loss and flow distributions. The lecture concludes with a set of exercises to reinforce the learning on the Hardy Cross Method and introduces future topics in fluid dynamics.
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What we have learnt
- The Hardy Cross Method is an iterative approach for solving flow in pipe networks.
- Continuity equations must be satisfied at all nodes to ensure accurate flow distribution.
- Head losses in pipes can be calculated using the Darcy Weisbach equation based on flow velocity.
Key Concepts
- -- Hardy Cross Method
- An iterative method used to determine flow distribution in pipe networks.
- -- Head Loss
- The energy loss due to friction and other factors as fluid moves through pipes, quantifiable using the Darcy Weisbach equation.
- -- Continuity Equation
- A principle stating that the total inflow at any junction must equal the total outflow to maintain conservation of mass.
- -- Darcy Weisbach Equation
- A formula used to calculate head loss due to friction in a pipe based on fluid velocity, pipe diameter, length, and friction factor.
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