Help with entrance effects for fluid please

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Entrance effects are critical when analyzing fluid dynamics in circular pipes, particularly regarding the transition from the entrance region to the fully developed flow. The discussion highlights the significance of the vena contracta phenomenon, which occurs due to the radial flow and acceleration of the fluid as it enters the pipe, leading to pressure loss and flow obstruction. Implementing a tapered horn at the pipe entrance can mitigate these entrance effects and improve flow regulation. Understanding these concepts is essential for optimizing fluid flow in engineering applications.

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Can anyone tell me how significant are entrance effects for a fluid entering a circular pipe? Like the fully developed region, laminar region etc. comparison between these regions...
 
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Baluncore said:
Entrance effects are very important.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vena_contracta
google images 'vena contracta'

It talks about Vena contract and nothing about entrance effect. I mean a fluid enters with uniform speed inside a circular pipe and then just flows, I mean what's the big deal here? Its just entering and flowing...don't get it
 
The fluid moves as a radial flow towards the pipe entrance. As it enters the pipe it is still accelerating and still has radial velocity. That causes the entrance separation and the vena contracta which together represent a pressure loss and an obstruction to flow like an orifice. If a tapered horn like a trumpet is mounted at the pipe entrance then the flow can be better regulated and the vena contracta avoided.
 

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