How does pipe thickness affect head loss at entrance?

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I was told that for loss of head at entrance , the degree of contaction depends on how thick the pipe walls is .
i really don't know the meaning , can someone clarify ? the author also stated that the loss coefficients will vary , for very thin tubes , k is very high ?
head loss = k (V^2) / 2g

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as we can see , the haed loss is affected by velocity of water , how can thickness of pipe affect the head loss? [/B]
 
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foo9008 said:

Homework Statement


I was told that for loss of head at entrance , the degree of contaction depends on how thick the pipe walls is .
i really don't know the meaning , can someone clarify ? the author also stated that the loss coefficients will vary , for very thin tubes , k is very high ?
head loss = k (V^2) / 2g

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


as we can see , the haed loss is affected by velocity of water , how can thickness of pipe affect the head loss? [/B]
Can you provide an exact quote?
 
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Chestermiller said:
Can you provide an exact quote?
The degree of contraction depends upon how far the flow the pipe may project within the reservior and also how thick the pipe walls are , compared with its diameter
 
Chestermiller said:
Can you provide a diagram?
 

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What are you trying to say?
 
Chestermiller said:
Can you provide a diagram?
do you have any idea now ?