1.12 - Example Problem on Major and Minor Losses
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating head loss due to sudden enlargement?
💡 Hint: Think about which variable represents the velocity in the narrower section.
What value is generally assigned to K_Exit?
💡 Hint: Remember what total energy loss means in fluid mechanics.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the typical value of K_Entrance?
💡 Hint: Think about typical entrance shapes.
True or False: Minor losses can be ignored in long pipelines.
💡 Hint: Consider how losses add up.
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Challenge Problems
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A 10-inch diameter pipe undergoes a sudden enlargement to 20 inches. If the inlet velocity is 5 ft/s, calculate K_L and the expected head loss if the flow is 10 ft long.
💡 Hint: Ensure you apply the area ratios accurately for K_L.
Given a system of pipes with abrupt fittings leading to energy loss, derive a formula combining total head losses (both major and minor).
💡 Hint: Consider how each component adds to the sum of losses.
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