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Problem 1: Bernoulli Flow through a Horizontal Contraction
Water flows through a horizontal pipe. Section 1 has diameter and pressure ; Section 2 has diameter and pressure . Neglect losses and determine discharge.
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Problem 2: Ideal Jet from a Reservoir Nozzle
A nozzle of diameter discharges water from a large reservoir. The nozzle center is below the free surface. Neglect losses and determine jet velocity and discharge.
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Problem 3: Pump Head and Input Power
A pump transfers water between reservoirs whose surfaces differ in elevation by . The discharge is , total head loss is , and pump efficiency is . Determine pump head and input power.
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Problem 4: Turbine Power from a Pipeline
Water flows at from an upper reservoir to a lower reservoir below. Pipeline losses are and turbine efficiency is . Determine turbine output power.
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Problem 5: Pressure at a Siphon Crest
A siphon crest is above the source reservoir surface. Water velocity at the crest is and head loss from the reservoir to the crest is . Atmospheric pressure is absolute. Determine crest gauge and absolute pressure.
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Problem 6: Pitot-Static Velocity Measurement
A Pitot-static tube in air measures a stagnation-minus-static pressure of . Air density is . Determine velocity, assuming incompressible behavior.
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Problem 7: Axial Force on a Reducing Nozzle
A horizontal nozzle contracts from to diameter. Water discharge is , inlet gauge pressure is , and the outlet jet is atmospheric. Neglect weight and determine the force of water on the nozzle.
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Problem 8: Force on a 90-Degree Elbow
A horizontal diameter elbow turns water flow from the positive x-direction to the positive y-direction. , gauge, and gauge. Neglect weight. Determine the force of the water on the elbow.