Calculating Pipe Discharge from Fluid Velocity Diagram | Tips and Tricks

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Calculating discharge from a velocity diagram in a pipe involves integrating the velocity across the cross-sectional area of the pipe. This method provides a precise measurement of flow rate, essential for fluid dynamics analysis. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between fluid velocity and area to achieve accurate discharge calculations.

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does anyone know how to go about calculating discharge from a velocity diagram of flow in a pipe?

thanks for anyhelp
 
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Simply integrate the velocity over the area.
 

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