Bernoulli Equation and flow loss

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The discussion revolves around applying the Bernoulli equation to determine pressure changes in a liquid flowing through a sloped pipe, considering flow losses. The initial calculations for pressure at a downstream point are presented, but the second part of the problem, which includes a 10% flow loss, leads to confusion and incorrect results. Participants suggest that the velocity head should also be considered in the calculations, as both pressure and velocity heads are affected by the flow loss. There is a debate about the correct interpretation of the slope and how to account for changes in head due to losses. The conversation highlights the complexities of applying Bernoulli's principle in real-world scenarios where flow losses occur.
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Homework Statement



Liquid, specific density 0.8, flows with velocity 4 m/s
in a pipe that has a downward slope of 1:50. At a
certain point in the pipe, a pressure gauge shows a
pressure of 80 kPa. Determine the pressure at a
point 200 m downstream of the gauge if:

flow losses are ignored;
and,there is a flow loss equal to 10% of the total
initial head.

Homework Equations



Bernoulli equation

The Attempt at a Solution


Solved the first part and got 111,360, the second part is where I'm going wrong.

So for the second part, first I find the total initial head
P1/pg +V1^(2)/2g +z = H
(80*10^3)/(800*9.8) + (4^2)/(2*9.8) + 0
I get 11.10, so 0.1* 11.1 = 1.11
therefore pgh = P = 8000*9.8 *1.11 = 8702.4,
then simply subtract for P2, 11360 -8702.4 = 102657.6 Pa

However this answer is wrong, what am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance
 
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I don't think it is that simple.
It is not necessary to include the velocity head since the pipe diameter is (assumed) to be constant. The flow loss means that
0.9\frac{p_{upper}}{\rho g}=\frac{p_{lower}}{\rho g}-200
 
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But solving that equation for Plower results in the wrong answer also.
 
By the way i think you got your Z2 mixed up it should be 4, not 200 since the slope is 1:50, either way you're answer is still wrong.
 
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How did you get at 111,360 Pa?
 
p1/pg = 80*10^3/800*9.8
v1/2g =0 (because it cancels)
z1=0

v2^2/2g = 0 (cancels)
z2=-4

so p2 = (80*10^(3))/(800*9.8 +4)*800*9.8 = P2
 
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I think we have to assume that the velocity head is also going to be reduced, not just the pressure head.
 
The equation then might be:
\frac{p_{upper}}{\rho g}=-4+\frac{p_{lower}}{\rho g}+1.11
 
Hi Basic_Physics thanks for your input thus far, however your equation still results in the wrong answer.
 
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I know the steps to the solution but I don't understand why those steps are used, can anyone offer some input?
 
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As far as I can find out this type of problem is usually done via:
hupper - hlower = hloss
but the problem is that both the pressure and velocity head will be changed due to the loss.
 
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