A pipe system has a flow of 4.6 cfs. Section 1 has a diameter of 12” and Section 2 has a diameter of 10”. What is the velocity at each section?
A pipe system has a flow of 4.6 cfs. Section 1 has a diameter of 12” and Section 2 has a diameter of 10”. What is the velocity at each section?
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A pipe system has a flow of 4.6 cfs. Section 1 has a diameter of 12” and Section 2 has a diameter of 10”. What is the velocity at each section?
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Given
Flow discharge (Q)= 4.6 cfs
Diameter at section 1 (D1)=12''=1ft
Diameter at section 2 (D2)=10''==0.833ft
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Velocity at each section
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