Q2/ (30) Water flows steadily through the 0.75-in.-diameter galvanized iron pipe system shown in figure at a rate of 0.020 ft/s. Your boss suggests that friction losses in the straight pipe sections are negligible compared to losses in the threaded elbows and fittings of the system. Do you agree or disagree with your boss? Support your answer with appropriate calculations. Hint: compare the major loss with minor loss and decide if you agree or disagree with your boss's idea. fuin Jength 6.in length
Q2/ (30) Water flows steadily through the 0.75-in.-diameter galvanized iron pipe system shown in figure at a rate of 0.020 ft/s. Your boss suggests that friction losses in the straight pipe sections are negligible compared to losses in the threaded elbows and fittings of the system. Do you agree or disagree with your boss? Support your answer with appropriate calculations. Hint: compare the major loss with minor loss and decide if you agree or disagree with your boss's idea. fuin Jength 6.in length
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Water flows steadily through the 0.75-in.-diameter galvanized iron pipe system
shown in figure at a rate of 0.020 ft/s. Your boss suggests that friction losses in the
straight pipe sections are negligible compared to losses in the threaded elbows and
fittings of the system. Do you agree or disagree with your boss? Support your answer
with appropriate calculations.
Hint: compare the major loss with minor loss and decide if you agree or disagree
with your boss's idea.
6-in. length
6-in. length
90° threaded
elbows
0.60-in. dia.
Q = 0.020 cfs
Reducer
1-in. length
4-in. length
Tee
Closed ball
valve
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