The branching of a pipeline network lies in the horizontal plane (x and y) as shown...
The branching of a pipeline network lies in the horizontal plane (x and y) as shown in. Treated water at a pressure (gage pressure) of 230 psf, flows in the section 1 at 5 ft 3/s. Assume Q 2 = 2.1 ft 3/s. P 2gage = 251.2 psf, P 3gage = 233 psf. Flow sectional areas of branches: A 1 = 0.9 ft 2; A 2 = 0.7 ft 2; and A 3 = 0.55 ft 2. Estimate the y-axis resultant force in unit of lbf. Round to the nearest one decimal place. Section 3 Section 2 245 45° 60° Section 1