Computers and Technology

Camryn Cummings

8 May, 20:03

The actual pressure drop calculation must account for other factors such as acceleration and hydrostatic effects as well as form losses associated through entrances and exits from the pipe. However, in many cases, the frictional pressure drop can be used to make accurate estimates of flow in pipe networks. You are tasked with evaluating the flow through this pipe network. Pipe segments 2 and 3 are in parallel and have the same pressure drop. Assuming the incoming volumetric flow is 50 liters per minute, estimate the flow rate in each parallel segment given the following information: Segment 2: D = 2.54 cm L = 100 m Segment 3: D = 1.27 cm L = 100 m