EDIT: The fluid in the system is water. There is no data regarding the inclination of the pipe. It's known that the equipment used includes a fluid flow piping system (AFT), hydraulic bench (FME00), barometer, and psychrometer. Also added an appendix that has recommended equations.
Need help on a fluid mechanics friction problem
Given:
Pipe Diameter=23mm
Length=1000mm
Temperature = 70 Celsius
Flow rate = 1400 L/hr
Water column LP1= 330mm
Water column LP2=90mm
Find:
Flow rate m^3/s, Velocity m/s, Temp C, Viscosity (m2/s) Reynolds No. Head loss, hl m, Friction f
EDIT: The fluid in the system is water. There is no data regarding the inclination of...
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