The rate of flow of water through a horizontal pipe is 0.25 m³ /s. The diameter of the pipe which is 200 mm is suddenly enlarged to 400 mm. The pressure intensity in the smaller pipe is 11.772 N/cm². Calculate the following: a) Loss of head due to sudden enlargement, b) Pressure intensity in the large pipe, c) Power lost due to enlargement.

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The rate of flow of water through a horizontal pipe is 0.25 m³ /s. The diameter of the
pipe which is 200 mm is suddenly enlarged to 400 mm. The pressure intensity in the
smaller pipe is 11.772 N/cm². Calculate the following:
a) Loss of head due to sudden enlargement,
b) Pressure intensity in the large pipe,
c) Power lost due to enlargement.
Transcribed Image Text:The rate of flow of water through a horizontal pipe is 0.25 m³ /s. The diameter of the pipe which is 200 mm is suddenly enlarged to 400 mm. The pressure intensity in the smaller pipe is 11.772 N/cm². Calculate the following: a) Loss of head due to sudden enlargement, b) Pressure intensity in the large pipe, c) Power lost due to enlargement.
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