# Archived Fluid Mechanics - Piezometric Head

1. Jun 9, 2012

### VitaX

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

2. Relevant equations

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3. The attempt at a solution

Since the diameters are equal, the area's are equal, hence velocities are equal. But how do I show the direction of flow without putting in any numerical values?

Last edited: Jun 9, 2012
2. Jul 15, 2016

### MexChemE

First, let's assume point 1 is upstream from point 2. It makes sense that way, as the head gain from the pump (hp) appears in the LHS of the equation, and the head losses from the turbine and due to friction appear in the RHS. They can be thought of as inputs and outputs in an energy balance, well, that is exactly what the equation is. There are no pumps or turbines in the system and the diameter is constant, so
$$h_p = 0$$
$$h_t = 0$$
$$V_1 = V_2$$
Now, the energy equation is reduced to
$$\left( \frac{p_1}{\gamma} + z_1 \right) - \left( \frac{p_2}{\gamma} + z_2 \right) = h_L$$
$$h = \frac{p}{\gamma} + z$$
$$h_1 - h_2 = h_L$$
$$h_1 > h_2$$