Fluid Mechanics: Fluid Transfer Between Two Reservoirs at Different Heights

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The discussion revolves around fluid mechanics, specifically focusing on the transfer of water between two reservoirs at different heights. The original poster presents a scenario involving a supply tunnel, pipe dimensions, height differences, and various coefficients related to fluid flow, seeking assistance with head losses, mean fluid velocity, and flow rate without using Bernoulli's equation.

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  • Participants inquire about the original poster's progress and request to see their work. There are mentions of potential algebra errors in the equations presented. Additionally, some participants express a desire for solutions using Bernoulli's equation, indicating a need for clarification on the application of this principle.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on the original poster's attempts and suggesting that they verify their algebra. There is also a note that the thread is closed for new solutions, encouraging the original poster to start a new thread for further assistance.

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Homework Statement
Fluid mechanics question
Relevant Equations
Bernoulli's Equation
A reservoir supply tunnel transfers water from a high level storage reservoir via a 200mm diameter pipe to a lower intermediate reservoir. The total height difference between the free surfaces of each reservoir is 76 m. The pipe is 700 m long and the coefficient of friction, Cf is 0.009. The loss factor at entry (k) is 0.5 and at exit is 1.0. Determine:
the head losses in metres
the mean fluid velocity and flow rate at the instant illustrated

I have done a full solution but not used Bernoulli's equation this is what i need help with.
 
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So show us what you've done so far please.
 
please see attached my attempt
 

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ShaunG123 said:
please see attached my attempt
Could you please convert it to a PDF file instead? Word files are problematic for sharing from non-trusted sources. You can use a free PDF writer like PrimoPDF to do the conversion, for example. Thanks. :smile:
 
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ShaunG123 said:
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This looks mostly correct to me, but, in the simplification of the equations, I think there might be an algebra error. Please check it over.
 
I also need help with this question if anyone has a solution using Bernoulli's equation.
 
wtplowry said:
I also need help with this question if anyone has a solution using Bernoulli's equation.
Welcome to PF.

We do not give out solutions to homework/schoolwork questions. We can offer tutorial help if you show us your best efforts to work toward the solution yourself.

Please start a new thread in this forum, and fill out the sections of the Template for the Relevant Equations and your Attempt at the Solution. If you do that, you will get good help here. This old thread is now closed.
 
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