Does an eductor work on the Bernoulli equation?

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The discussion confirms that eductors operate based on the principles outlined in the Bernoulli equation, which applies along a streamline. The Bernoulli effect facilitates suction at the mouth of the dredge, allowing water and sediment to be drawn from the excavation site through a rigid tube, typically made of steel or plastic. The tube's diameter is determined by the pump's power and the delicacy of the work required.

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What i know is that the Bernoulli equation is applied only along a streamline. Is it correct to say that eductors work on the Bernoulli equation?
 
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larsa said:
What i know is that the Bernoulli equation is applied only along a streamline. Is it correct to say that eductors work on the Bernoulli equation?

The Bernoulli effect from the flow of pumped water causes suction at the mouth of the dredge. Water and sediment are sucked from the excavation site and released from the far end of the tube. The tube can be made of any rigid material such as steel or plastic. The diameter of the tube depends on the power available from the pump and whether delicate work is required.

see ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_eductor
 

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