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Bennett Siwane
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Good day. Help me with a formula/equation to calculate water loss in broken pipes, e.g. a 63mm PVC pipe broken and spilling water.
Calculate Water Loss in Broken Pipes: Formula/Equation
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SUMMARY
The discussion focuses on calculating water loss in broken pipes, specifically a 63mm PVC pipe. Bernoulli's equation serves as a foundational starting point for this calculation. It is noted that a 63mm pipe typically carries between 50 to 150 gallons per minute (gpm), with common flow rates around 100 to 125 gpm. An alternative method suggested is timing how long it takes to fill a 5-gallon bucket to estimate the leak rate.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Bernoulli's equation
- Knowledge of flow rates in plumbing systems
- Familiarity with measuring water flow in gallons per minute (gpm)
- Basic principles of fluid dynamics
- Research advanced applications of Bernoulli's equation in fluid mechanics
- Learn techniques for measuring flow rates accurately in plumbing
- Explore methods for calculating water loss in various pipe sizes
- Investigate tools for leak detection and monitoring in water systems
Plumbers, civil engineers, environmental scientists, and anyone involved in water management and leak detection will benefit from this discussion.