Fluid Flow
HEAD LOSS
Solution:
The sequence of steps necessary to solve this problem is first to determine the flow
velocity. Second, using the flow velocity and the fluid properties given, calculate the
Reynolds number. Third, determine the friction factor from the Reynolds number and the
relative roughness. Finally, use Darcys equation to determine the head loss.
m
rAv
v
m
rA
700lbm
sec
60lbm
ft3
p (10 in)
2
1 ft2
144 in2
v
5.35
ft
sec
NR
rvD
µ gc
NR
60lbm
ft3
5.35
ft
sec
20 in
1 ft
12 in
1.978 x 107lbf sec
ft2
32.17ft lbm
lbf sec2
8.4 x 107
Use the Moody Chart for a Reynolds number of 8.4 x 107 and a relative roughness of
0.00008.
f
0.012
Hf
f
L
D
v2
2g
(0.012)
100 ft
20 in
1 ft
12 in
5.35
ft
sec
2
2
32.17
ft
sec2
Hf
0.32 ft
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