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19 November, 23:00

When a fluid flows through a sharp bend, low pressures may

developin localized regions of the bend. Estimate the

minimumabsolute pressure (in psi) that can develop without

causingcavitation if the fluid is water at 160 oF.

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  1. 20 November, 00:21
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    38.6 kPa.

    Explanation:

    Liquids cavitate when the pressure falls below their vapor pressure for the temperature they are.

    Water at 160F has a vapor pressure of:

    pv = 38.6 kPa

    So the minimum absolute pressure that can develop without causing cavitation would be just above 38.6 kPa.
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