Medium lubricating oil (SG = 0.860) is pumped through 1000 ft of horizontal 2-in pipe at the rate of 0.0436 cfs. If the drop in pressure is 30 psi, (a) what is the velocity (ft/s) of the oil? (b) What is the head loss (ft)?

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Medium lubricating oil (SG = 0.860) is pumped through 1000 ft of horizontal 2-in pipe at the rate of 0.0436 cfs. If
the drop in pressure is 30 psi,
(a) what is the velocity (ft/s) of the oil?
(b) What is the head loss (ft)?
Transcribed Image Text:Medium lubricating oil (SG = 0.860) is pumped through 1000 ft of horizontal 2-in pipe at the rate of 0.0436 cfs. If the drop in pressure is 30 psi, (a) what is the velocity (ft/s) of the oil? (b) What is the head loss (ft)?
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