1.10 - Minor Losses Summary
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula to calculate head loss due to sudden enlargement?
💡 Hint: Recall the components of the formula.
What value is generally assumed for K_entrance if not given?
💡 Hint: Think about the common configurations of pipe entries.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What formula is used to calculate head loss in sudden enlargement?
💡 Hint: Recall the type of enlargement being discussed.
True or False: The head loss coefficient K_exit is generally 0.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of what happens at a pipe exit.
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A water system has a sudden enlargement from 5 cm to 15 cm, and water flows at 4 m/s in the smaller pipe. Calculate the head loss using appropriate coefficients.
💡 Hint: Focus on proper area calculations.
For a steady pipe system with a gradual expansion leading to reduced head losses, calculate the head loss if the initial velocity is 5 m/s and you have K_E = 0.8.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to velocity changes between points!
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