HGL and EGL at gradual contract region

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In summary, the two notes discuss the shape of the graph at the gradual contraction region and whether the shape shown in the first or second picture is correct. In the first picture, the gradient of the HGL graph increases downwards while in the second picture, it decreases downwards. Additionally, the shape of the EGL graph at the gradual contraction region is also different in the first and second pictures. The question is raised as to which shape is correct. In another example, it is mentioned that the shape of the HGL at the nozzle is different in two different scenarios and the question is posed as to which shape is correct, or if the shape of the graph is not important as long as the EGL drops and velocity increases. A request for an answer
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in the two notes , the shape of graph at the gradual contraction region is are different , which is correct ? the first one ? or the second one ?
in the first picture , we can see that the gradient of graph of HGL is increasing downwards , whereas in the second photo , the gradient of HGL is decreasing downwards? in the second picture , the shape of EGL at gradual contaction region is also different with the first one ? which is correct ?

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anyone can comment which one is correct ?
 
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i have another example here , in this example we can see that the shape of HGL at nozzle is different with the one in 176 , so which shape is correct ?.
 

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or the shape of graph is not important here ? as long as the EGL drop and velocity increse , both graph are correct ?
 
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anyone know to answer ?
 
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1. What do HGL and EGL stand for?

HGL stands for "hydraulic gradient line" and EGL stands for "energy gradient line".

2. What is the gradual contract region?

The gradual contract region is a section of a pipe or channel where the flow area gradually decreases, causing the velocity of the fluid to increase.

3. How are HGL and EGL related at the gradual contract region?

At the gradual contract region, the HGL and EGL are parallel to each other and the difference in elevation between them is constant.

4. Why is the concept of HGL and EGL important in fluid mechanics?

HGL and EGL are important concepts in fluid mechanics because they help in understanding the energy losses and gains in a fluid flow system, and are used to analyze and design hydraulic structures.

5. What factors affect the HGL and EGL at the gradual contract region?

The factors that affect the HGL and EGL at the gradual contract region include the fluid properties, flow rate, geometry of the channel or pipe, and the roughness of the walls.

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