Flexible Pipe Motion: Explained

Thread starter Manish Sharma
Start date Feb 6, 2017
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The erratic movement of the flexible pipe during the shower is attributed to a phenomenon known as firehose instability. This occurs when the water pressure causes the pipe to whip around uncontrollably, resembling a snake in motion. The instability is a result of the dynamics of fluid flow and pressure differentials within the pipe. Understanding this behavior can help in designing more stable plumbing systems. Overall, firehose instability illustrates the complex interactions between fluid dynamics and flexible materials.

Feb 6, 2017

Manish Sharma

While taking shower, I turned on the shower tap accidentally when the shower head was resting on the floor. The flexible pipe thrashed around like a berserk snake. Explain this behavior

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Feb 6, 2017

DrClaude

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This is known as the firehose instability.

See for instance https://books.google.com/books?id=9...=firehose instability -plasma -galaxy&f=false

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DrClaude

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