Water pressure drop when 1 pipe splits into 3

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When a single pipe with 1 bar pressure splits into three equal pipes, the pressure at the ends of each pipe remains the same, but the flow rate decreases by a factor of three due to conservation of mass. To increase flow rate while managing pressure, one option is to add a pump that can provide a higher flow rate to compensate for the pressure drop in the system. The pressure changes experienced in the split pipes are influenced by the resistance of the piping. Adjusting the diameter of the pipes or reducing the length can also help improve flow rates. Ultimately, using a pump is a practical solution to achieve the desired flow and pressure balance.
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Hi, what happens when I have a single pipe with pressure 1bar.

I split this pipe into 3 equal pipes with equal diameter.

What will be my pressure at the ends of these 3 equal pipes ?

From what I have been reading on the internet it seems that the pressure will be the same on the 3 equal pipes .

If so how can I increase flow rate and decrease pressure on this 3 equal pipes ?

Thank you
 
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The flow will decrease by a factor of 3 (conservation of matter), but the pressure changes depend on resistance.
 
How do I increase flow rate and decrease pressure then ?
Is it even possible ?
 
Add a pump with a higher flow rate at the pressure drops through the piping system.
 

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