Fluid Mechanis - Pipe Flow Velocity

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To find the average velocity in a pipe with a diameter of 0.075 meters and four drains each with a flow rate of 15 L/s, the continuity equation is essential. The total flow rate must equal the sum of the flow rates at each drain, leading to a required inlet flow rate of at least 66.27 L/s. The area of the pipe is calculated using the formula A = 0.785 * Diameter², yielding an area of 4415.625 mm². To determine the velocities at the marked locations between the drains, assumptions about laminar flow and boundary conditions must be made. The discussion highlights the need for further clarification on the relevant formulas and concepts to solve the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


I'm looking for a formula that has velocity at a certain point in a pipe. I only have velocity and pipe diameter.

The problem goes something like:

A Tube with a 0.075 meter diameter has four drains equally spaced apart
with a cap at the far end. Each of the four drain opening has a flow of
15 L/s.

I need to find the average Vs in the tube between each of the drains, I marked them as 1, 2, and 3. If the flow is laminar, what are the max velocities at 1, 2, and 3? List assumptions needed for solving.

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Homework Equations


I'm still missing a relevant formula...


The Attempt at a Solution


To start of I think that three boundary systems would need to be used:
System 1:
Inlet
Drain 1
Location 1

System 2:
Drain 2
Location 2

System 3:
Drain 3
Location 3
Drain 4
 
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I worked on the problem a bit more:

I found the pipe area

A= 0.785 * Diameter2
=4415.625mm2

and Q or liquid flow rate = Rho * V * Area

so in order for the first velocity at the drain to be 15l/s, the Q must be at least 66.27 l/s

I'm still pretty stuck though and not sure if I'm going in the right direction
 
to find the entrance flow rate you have to do continuity, so pVa=4(pVa)
 
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