Friction of Water Pumped Into 6in Tube from Chamber

In summary, the conversation discusses the size and dimensions of a deep well and the amount of water it holds. It also mentions a pump and a pipe that the water is pushed through. The main question is whether the friction of pushing the water through the pipe will be significant compared to using a larger chamber and pumping the same amount of water.
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Would the friction even be any significant?
Relevant Equations
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This is a deep well & the dimensions of the bottom chamber is 5x1x5ft which holds 187 gallons. The pump is located in this chamber with a piston/plunger only going up to the top of this chamber at 5ft.

The pump pushes 187 gallons into a 6inch diameter pipe which is 1000ft long = 1,470 gallons.

Will the friction of pushing or pumping this water from the large chamber into the smaller 6inch tube be at all significant compared to replacing the bottom chamber to being the exact size 6inch tube, & pumping the same amount of water? (187gallons) Thanks! I attached a drawing
 

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RipleyGallegos said:
Problem Statement: Would the friction even be any significant?
Relevant Equations: N/a

This is a deep well & the dimensions of the bottom chamber is 5x1x5ft which holds 187 gallons. The pump is located in this chamber with a piston/plunger only going up to the top of this chamber at 5ft.

The pump pushes 187 gallons into a 6inch diameter pipe which is 1000ft long = 1,470 gallons.

Will the friction of pushing or pumping this water from the large chamber into the smaller 6inch tube be at all significant compared to replacing the bottom chamber to being the exact size 6inch tube, & pumping the same amount of water? (187gallons) Thanks! I attached a drawing
This is a judgment call, but it doesn't seem to me like this could possibly be significant.
 
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What is friction and how does it affect water pumped into a 6in tube from a chamber?

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. In the context of pumping water into a tube, friction is caused by the resistance of the water against the walls of the tube. This resistance can slow down the flow of water and require more energy to pump the water into the tube.

How does the size of the tube affect friction in the pumping process?

The size of the tube can greatly impact the amount of friction experienced during pumping. In general, a smaller tube will have more friction because the water molecules have less space to move around and are more likely to come into contact with the tube walls. Conversely, a larger tube will have less friction because the water molecules have more space to move and encounter less resistance against the walls.

What is the relationship between the speed of water and friction in the pumping process?

The speed of water has a direct effect on the amount of friction experienced during pumping. As the speed of water increases, so does the amount of friction. This is because faster-moving water molecules have more energy and are more likely to collide with and be slowed down by the tube walls.

Are there any ways to reduce friction in the pumping process?

Yes, there are several ways to reduce friction in the pumping process. One way is to use a lubricant on the walls of the tube, which creates a slippery surface and reduces the resistance of the water. Another way is to increase the diameter of the tube, as mentioned earlier, to decrease the amount of contact between the water and the tube walls. Additionally, using smoother materials for the tube walls can also reduce friction.

How does the viscosity of water impact friction in the pumping process?

Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. The higher the viscosity of water, the more resistance it will have against the walls of the tube, resulting in more friction. This means that thicker liquids, such as oil, will have more friction than thinner liquids, like water.

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