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Chapter 6, Problem 6.13P
To determine
Find the dry unit weight in the field and relative density of compaction.
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Question 1
A pipeline 30 m long connects two tanks which
have a difference of water level of 12 m. The first
10 m of pipeline from the upper tank is of 40 mm
diameter and the next 20 m is of 60 mm diameter.
At the change of section, a valve is fitted.
Calculate the rate of flow when the valve is fully
opened assuming that its resistance is negligible
and that f for both pipes is 0.0054. In order to
restrict the flow the valve is then partially closed.
If k for the valve is now 5.6, find the percentage
reduction in flow.
Note the following
Reservoir I
Segment of Length
Pipeline
B
Diameter
(m)
(mm)
ABC
AB
10
40
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20
60
Head loss due to friction
h₁ = KQ²
Valve
fl
K =
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2g
Reservoir 2
H-12 m
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