2.2 - Pressure at Suction Side of the Pump
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What is static head?
💡 Hint: Think about the distance the pump has to raise the water.
How is fluid velocity calculated in a pipe?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for area of circle.
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What does static head refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the height that affects pump operation.
True or False: Bernoulli's equation can be used to solve for pressure at the pump suction.
💡 Hint: Consider how the equation relates pressure to flow and height.
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Calculate the suction pressure of a pump given a static head of 15m and a head loss of 5m. Assume the atmospheric pressure is 100kPa.
💡 Hint: Use the specific gravity of water if needed.
A system with two pipes connected to a pump has different diameters. Calculate the pressure at the pump assuming one pipe has significant friction loss.
💡 Hint: Consider both major and minor losses in your calculation.
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