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Head Loss and Darcy Weisbach Equation Problems
Head Loss and Darcy Weisbach Equation Problems
SOLUTION
We will consider the fully developed steady flow, and gasoline is incompressible. The
average velocity of the flow is
Q 4.15 ft3>s
V = = 4 2
= 11.89 ft>s
A
pa ftb
12
From the table in Appendix A, vg = 4.70110-62 ft2>s. Thus, the Reynolds number is
8
VD 111.89 ft>s2a 12 ftb
Re = = = 1.69 11062
vg 4.70 110-62 ft2>s
L V2
h
L = fa ba b
D 2g
50 ft 111.89 ft>s22
= 0.0107 c d
£ 8 § 2132.2 ft>s22
a
ftb12
= 1.76 ft Ans.
Ans:
hL = 1.76 ft
843
SOLUTION
We will consider the fully developed steady flow and Glycerin is incompressible.
Writing the energy between two points 1, and 2, gives
p1 V 12 2
+ +z1 + pump = p2 + V 2 + z + h + hL
2 turb
h g 2g
g 2g
2
p1 V p2 V 2
+ 1
+ z1 + = + 2
+ z 2 + 0 + hL
0 g 2g
g 2g
p1 - p2 V 2
- V 2
= 2
1
+ z2 - z1 + hL
g 2g
Since the pipe is horizontal, z1 = z2 = z. Also, the average velocity of the flow is
constant, V1 = V2 = V due to the constant pipe’s diameter. Then the above equation
becomes
p1 - p2
= hL
g
L V2
The Darcy–Weisbach equation gives h f . Then
L =
D 2g
p1 - p2 L V 2
= f
g D 2g
gV 2L
p1 - p2 = f (1)
2gD
From the table in Appendix A, rGy = 2.44 slug>ft3 and mGy = 31.3110-32 lb s>ft.
The Reynolds number is
6
12.44 slug>ft3219 ft/s 2a ftb
rGyVD 12
=
Re = m
Gy 31.3110-32 lb . s>ft 2
Thus,
64
f64= = = 0.1824
350.80
Re
Then Eq. (1)
gives
844
SOLUTION 8 in.
We will consider the fully developed steady flow and assume air is incompressible.
Writing the energy between points 1 and 2, gives
p1 V 12 2
+ +z1 + pump = p2 + V 2 + z + h + hL
2 turb
h g 2g
g 2g
2
p1 V p2 V 2
+ 1
+ z1 + = + 2
+ z 2 + 0 + hL
0 g 2g
g 2g
p1 - p2 V 2
- V 2
= 2
1
+ z2 - z1 + hL
g 2g
Since the density of air is small, the elevation term can be neglected. Also, the
average velocity of the flow is constant, V1 = V2 = V due to the constant duct
diameter. Then the above equation becomes
p1 - p2
= hL
g
L V2
The Darcy–Weisbach equation gives hL f . Then
= D 2g
2
L V
p1 - p2
= f
g D 2g
gV 2L
p1 - p2 = f (1)
2gD
From the discharge, the average velocity is
Q
V = = 10.5 ft3>s
2
= 30.08 ft>s
A 4
pa in.
b 12
From the table in Appendix A, ra = 0.00220 slug>ft3 and mG = 0.396110-62 lb . s>ft2.
The Reynolds number is
8
a
10.00220 slug>ft3)(30.08 ft>s 2a 12 ftb
Re = r VD =
ma 0.396 110-62 lb . s>ft2
§
12
= a 0.3964
ft 12 in.
Ans:
= 2.75110-32 psi Ans. -3
p1 - p2 = 2.75110 2 psi
845
SOLUTION
We will consider the fully developed steady flow, and treat methane as
incompressible. From the table in Appendix A, rme = 1.29(10-3) slug>ft3 and
vm = 0.181 (10-3) ft2>s for methane at T = 68°F. The Reynolds number of the
flow is
1
VD Va ftb
Re = = 12
vw = 460.41 V (1)
0.18110-32 ft2>s
Take the methane in the 1000-ft-long pipe as the control volume. Since the pipe has a
constant cross section, V1 = V2 = V. Also, z1 = z2 = z since the pipe is horizontal.
Here the pressure drop is p - p lb
5 10-3 12 in. 2 lb
0.720 per
1 2 = c 1 2 da b =
1000 ft of pipe. in2 1 ft ft2
2
p1 V
1 z p2 22
+ + 1
+ pump = + V + z 2 + hturb + hL
h gme 2g
gme 2g
p1 V2 p2 V2
+ +z+ 0 + +z+0+h
gme 2g =
gme 2g L
hL = p1 - p2 0.720 lb>ft2
= = 17.33 ft
gme 31.29110-32 slug>ft3 4 132.2 ft>s22
Using the Darcy–Weisbach equation,
2
L V
h 1000 ft V 2
L =f ; 17.33 ft = f c
D 2g ( 1 ¢ 2132.2 ft>s22
ft d
12
2 = 0.09302
V f (2)
Assuming the flow is laminar, then
64 64 0.1390
f = Re = 460.41 V = V
Substitute this result into Eq. (2),
846
SOLUTION
Water is considered to be incompressible.
The mean velocity of the water flow is
2
3 7.5
Q
= VA; 15 ft >s = V(p) a ftb
12
V = 12.22 ft>s
Since,
∆p L V 2
= f
g D 2g
Since g = rg, then
L rV 2
∆p = f a ba b
D 2
62.4
12 ft a 32.2 slug>ft3 b (12.22 ft>s)2
∆p = (0.07) ≥ ¥≥ ¥
15 2
12 ft
2
1 ft
∆p = (97.28 lb>ft2) a b 0.676 psi Ans.
12 in.
=
Ans:
pA - pB = 0.676 psi
847
8m
SOLUTION
We will consider the fully developed steady flow, and water is- incompressible. From
the table in Appendix A, rw = 998.3 kg>m3 and vw = 1.00110 62 m2>s for water at T
= 20°C. For the mass flow rate, the average velocity is
A
m = rQ; 5.88 kg>s = 1998.3 kg>m32 5V 3p10.025 m22 46
50 mm
V = 2.9998 m>s
Then, the Reynolds number is
VD 12.9998 m>s210.05 m2 5
Re = v =
w 1.00110-62 m2>s = 1.50110 2
e 0.26 mm
For cast iron, = = 0.0052. From the Moody diagram, f = 0.031.
D Thus, 50 mm
the major head loss can be determined using the Darcy–Weisbach equation.
2
L V
8m 12.9998 m>s22
hL = f = 0.031 a bc d = 2.2749 m = 2.27 m Ans.
D 2g 0.05 m 219.81 m>s22
Take the water in the pipe as the control volume. Here, pB = patm = 0 since the
water is discharged into atmosphere at B. Also, VA = VB = V since the pipe
diameter is constant. Applying the energy equation from A to B, with datum set
through A, zA = 0 and zB = 8 m,
2
pA V
A z pB
+ + + VB + z + h
turb + hL
A pump = B
h g
2
gw 2g +w 2g
pA V2 V2
+ + 0+ 0 0+ + 8 m + 0 + 2.2749 m
1998.3 kg>m3219.81 m>s22 2g =
2g
Ans:
hL = 2.27 m
pA = 101 kPa
848
8 in.
10 ft
6 in.
SOLUTION
We will consider the fully developed steady flow and treat the air as incompressible.
The hydraulic diameter of the rectangular duct is
4A 4318 in.216 in.24 1 ft
D = = = 16.8571 in.2a
b = 0.5714 ft
n
P 216 in. + 8 12 in.
in.2
Q
V = = 5 ft3>s
= 15 ft>s
A 6 8
a ftba ftb
12 12
e = 0.00015 ft =
Dh 0.5714 ft 0.0002625
From the Moody diagram, f = 0.022. Thus, the major head loss can be determined
using the Darcy–Weisbach equation.
2
L V 10 ft 115 ft>s22
hL = f = 0.022 a bc d = 1.345 ft
Dh 2g 0.5714 ft 2132.2 ft>s22
Take air in the 10-ft-long duct as the control volume. Since the duct has a
constant cross section, V1 = V2 = V. Also, since the density of air is small, the
elevation terms can be neglected. Applying the energy equation,
2
p1 V
1
z p2 V 22
+ + h1 + pump = + + z2 + hturb + hL
ga 2g
ga p 2gV 2 p2 V 2
1
+ + 0 + 0 + + 0 + 0 + 1.345 ft
ga 2g =
ga 2g
p1 - p2 = (0.00228 slug>ft3)(32.2 ft>s2)(1.345 ft)
2
2 1 ft
= (0.09875 lb>ft ) a b
12 in.
= 0.686(10 ) psi -3
Ans.
Ans:
p1 - p2 = 0.686(10-3) psi
851
SOLUTION
Water is considered to be incompressible.
From Appendix A, n = 0.478(10-6) m2>s and r = 983.2 kg>m3 for water at
T = 60° C. Thus, the Reynolds number is
VD (3 m>s)(0.075 m)
n = 0.478(10-6) m2>s = 4.71(10 )
5
Re =
e 0.2 ( 10 -3 ) m
= = 0.002667
D
0.075 m
f = 0.025
Thus,
∆p L V 2
= f
g D 2g
L rV
2
∆p = f a ba b
D 2
12 m
0.025 a b£ (983.2 kg>m3)(3 m>s ) 2
= 0.075 m
§
2
= 17.70(103)Pa = 17.7 kPa Ans.
Ans:
∆p = 17.7 kPa
853
2m
150 mm
SOLUTION
Assume the air is incompressible. The hydraulic diameter of the rectangular duct is
4A 4(0.15 m)(0.2 m)
D = = = 0.1714 m
h
P 2(0.15 m + 0.2 m)
VDh (4 m>s)(0.1714 m)
Re = n = = 4.54(104 )
15.1(10-6) m2>s
e 0.15(10-3) m
= = 0.000875
Dh 0.1714 m
From the Moody diagram, f = 0.0242. Thus the major head loss can be determined
using
L V 2
2m (4 m>s ) 2
hL = f
Dh = (0.0242) a b£
§ = 0.2302 m
2g 2(9.81 m>s2 )
0.1714 m
Take the air in the 2-m-long duct as the control volume. Since the duct has a
constant cross section, VA = VB = V. Also, it is horizontal, zA = zB = z. Applying
the energy equation,
2
pA V
A z pB VB2
+ + + = + + zB + hturb + hL
hA pump
g 2g
g 2g
pA V2 pB V2
+ + z + 0 + + z + 0 + 0.2302 m
g 2g =
g 2g
Ans:
p1 - p2 = 2.71 Pa
854
2m
150 mm
SOLUTION
Assume the air is incompressible. The hydraulic diameter of the rectangular duct is
4A 4(0.15 m)(0.2 m)
D = = = 0.1714 m
h
P 2(0.15 m) + (0.2 m)
Then, the Reynolds number is
VDh V(0.1714 m)
Re = = = 1.1353(104)V
n 15.1(10 ) m >s
-6 2
2
L V
200 m (0.2026 m>s ) 2
hL = f
Dh = 0.0278 a b£ § = 0.06791 m
2g 0.1714 m 2(9.81 m>s ) 2
Take the air in the duct as the control volume. Since the duct has a constant cross
section, VA = VB = V. Also, it is horizontal, zA = zB = z. Applying the energy
equation,
2
pA V
A z pB VB2
+ + A + hump = + + zB + hturb + hL
h g 2g
g 2g 2
pA V pB V2
+ + z + 0 + + z + 0 + 0.06791 m
g 2g =
g 2g
Ans:
Q = 0.00608 m3>s, p1 - p2 = 0.801 Pa
SOLUTION
Water is considered to be incompressible.
Since the concrete pipe has a constant diameter.
Q
V = V = V = = 15 ft3>s
= 12.22 ft>s
A B
A 7.5 2
pa ftb
12
2
L V
12 ft (12.22 ft>s)2
¥£
hL = f = 0.07 ≥ 15 2 ( 32.2 ft § = 1.559 ft
D 2g >s2 )
a
ftb12
Take the water from A to B as the control volume. Applying the energy equation
from with the datum set at B,
pA VA 2 pB VB2
+ + zA + pump = + + zB + hturb + hL
h g 2g
g 2g
pA V2 4 pB V2
+ + 12 ft a b + 0 = + + 0 + 0 + 1.559 ft
g 2g 100 g 2g
lb
pA - pB = (62.4 lb>ft )(1.079 ft) = 67.3
2
Ans.
ft2
Ans:
pA - pB = 67.3 lb>ft2
SOLUTION
We will consider the fully developed steady flow and treat natural gas as
incompressible. Take the natural gas in the 1000-ft-long tube as the control volume.
Since the tube has a constant cross section, V1 = V2 = V. Also, since the tube is
horizontal, z1 = z2 = z.
Here, the pressure drop is p -
p
0.6 10-3 12 in. 2 0.0864 lb ft per
lb
1 2 = c 1 2 2 da b = >
1000 ft of tube. Applying the energy equation, in 1 ft
p1 V 12 p2 V 22
+ + z1 + pump = + + z2 + hturb + hL
h gg 2g
gg 2g
p1 V2 p2 V2
+ + z + 0 + +z +0 +h
gg 2g =
gg 2g L
0.0864 lb>ft2
h L = p1 - p2 = = 1.6941 ft
g 0.051 lb>ft3
Here, the flow rate is
ft3
Q 1h 3
= a 20 ba b = 0.005556 ft >s
h 3600
s
Thus, velocity of the flow is
Q 0.005556 ft3>s
V = = 1 2
= 0.2546 ft>s
A
pa ftb
12
Using the Darcy–Weisbach equation,
L V2
1000 ft c 10.2546 ft>s2 d
2
hL = f ; 1.6941 ft = f
D 2g 2 2132.2 ft>s22
a
ftb12
Ans:
859
SOLUTION
We will consider the fully developed steady flow, and water is incompressible. Here,
the discharge is
ft3 1 min 3
Q
= a 120 ba b = 2 ft >s
min 60 s
Thus, the average velocity is
Q
V = =2 ft3>s
= 10.19 ft>s
A 3 2
pa ftb
12
From the table in Appendix A, rw = 1.937 slug>ft3 and vw = 10.4110-62 ft2>s for
water at T = 70°F. Thus, the Reynolds number is
6
VD 110.19 ft>s2a 12 ftb
Re = = = 4.90 11052
vw 10.4 110 2 ft >s
-6 2
e 0.00015 ft
For commercial steel pipe, = = 0.0003. Entering these two values
D 6
12 ft
into the Moody diagram, we obtain f = 0.0165. Then, the major head loss can be
determined using the Darcy–Weisbach equation.
L V2
450 ft 110.19 ft>s22
hL = f = 0.0165 c d = 23.92 ft
D 2g ( 6 ¢ 2132.2 ft>s22
ft
12
Applying the energy equation between inlet and outlet realizing that Vin Vout
(the pipe has constant diameter), pout = patm = 0. (The outlet is open to the
atmosphere), and zin = zout = z (the pipe is horizontal).
2
pin V
in z h pout V out2 z h h
gw + 2g + in + pump = gw + 2g + out + turb + L
lb 12 in. 2
a 5 2 ba b
in 1 ft
2
+ V + z + h V2
11.937 slug>ft32132.2 ft>s22 = 0 + + z + 0 + 23.92 ft
2g pump 2g
hpump = 12.38 ft
Thus, the power output of the pump is
Ans:
Wout = 2.81 hp
863
12 in.
40 ft
SOLUTION
Air is considered to be incompressible.
The mean velocity of the air in the duct is
Q 2 ft3>s
V = = = 2.546 ft>s
A 6 2
pa
ftb12
From Appendix A, r = 0.00237 slug>ft3 and n = 0.158 (10-3) ft2>s for air at
T = 60° F. Thus, the Reynolds number is
VD (2.546 ft>s)(1 ft)
Re = = = 1.61(104)
n 0.158(10 ) ft >s
-3 2
e = 0.0005 ft =
D 1 ft 0.0005
From the Moody diagram, f = 0.028. Thus, the head loss along the duct can be
determined using
2
L V
40 ft (2.546 ft>s)2
hL = f = 0.028 a bc d
D 2g 1 ft 2(32.2 ft>s2 )
= 0.1128 ft = 0.113 ft Ans.
Ans:
hL = 0.113 ft
864
SOLUTION
Water is considered to be incompressible.
From Appendix A, n = 0.478(10-6) m2>s and r = 983.2 kg>m3 for water at
T = 60° C. Thus, the Reynolds number is
VD (3 m>s)(0.075 m)
Re = = = 4.71(105)
n 0.478 (10 ) m >s
-6 2
e 0.2 ( 10 -3 ) m
= = 0.002667
D
0.075 m
From the Moody diagram,
f = 0.025
Thus, the head loss can be determined using
2
L V
12 m (3 m>s ) 2
hL = f = 0.025 a b£ §
D 2g 0.075 m 2(9.81 m>s2 )
= 1.835 m
p1 V2
1
z p2 V2
g + 2g + 1 = + 2
+ z2 + hL
g 2g
p1 V2 p2 V2
+ + 0 + + 12 m + 1.835 m
=
g 2g g 2g
p1 - p2
= 13.835 m
g
Ans:
p1 - p2 = 133 kPa
875
4m
SOLUTION
Water is considered to be incompressible.
From the table, e = 0.15(10-3) m. Thus, the relative roughness is
e 0.15(10-3) m
= = 0.002
D 0.075 m
From Appendix A, n = 1.00 (10-6) m2>s and r = 998.3 kg>m3 for water at T = 20° C.
Then, the Reynolds number is
VD (3 m>s)(0.075 m)
Re = = = 2.25(105) 7 2300 (turbulent flow)
n 1.00(10-6) m2>s
From the Moody diagram,
f = 0.0245
∆p L V 2
= f
g D 2g
L rV 2
∆p = f a ba b
D 2
4m (998.3 kg>m3)(3 m>s ) 2
= 0.0245 a bJ R
0.075 m 2
∆p = 5870 Pa = 5.87 kPa Ans.
Ans:
p1 - p2 = 5.87 kPa
877
2m
SOLUTION
Water is considered to be incompressible.
A
The velocity of the flow is
Q 0.006 m3>s
VA = VB = V =
= 2
= 3.056 m>s
A p(0.025 m)
From Appendix A, r = 998.3 kg>m3 and n = 1.00(10-6) m2>s for water at T = 20°C.
Then, the Reynolds number is
VD (3.056 m>s)(0.05 m)
Re = n = = 1.53(105 )
1.00(10-6) m2>s
The relative roughness is
e = 0.01 mm =
D 50 mm 0.0002
From the Moody diagram, f = 0.018. Then, the head loss can be determined using
2
L V
2m (3.056 m>s ) 2
hL = f = 0.018 a bJ R = 0.3427 m
D 2g 0.05 m 2(9.81 m>s2 )
Take the control volume as the water in the pipe.
Applying the energy equation from A to B with the datum set at A,
2
pA V
A z pB VB2
+ + hA + pump = + + zB + hturb + hL
g 2g
g 2g 2
pA V V2
+ + 0 + 0 0 + + 2 m + 0 + 0.3427 m
g 2g =
2g
Ans:
pA = 22.9 kPa