Chapter 8, Problem 8.73PP

In Problem 6.107, a theoretical flow rate of water to a village was calculated without any consideration of line losses. In Problem 7.50, an assumed value of $2.8$ m was included as an estimate for losses in the line and the resulting flow rate was only $6.22x{10}^{-4}{m}^3/s$. Now rework the problem and determine the actual losses that would occur. Use 25°C water running in a flexible smooth tube that is $1200$ m long and has the same $20$ -mm diameter. Let's check the assumed value for losses now. Using a flow rate of $6.22x{10}^{-4}{m}^3/s$, what would be the actual losses? What conclusions can we draw about the original proposal to install this line? Why is the calculation of losses so important?