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What best describes the Hydraulic Gradient Line (H.G.L) in a pipeline?
What best describes the Hydraulic Gradient Line (H.G.L) in a pipeline?
- It is the line connecting all fluid velocity points along the pipe.
- It represents the total energy of the fluid at a specific section.
- It shows the pressure head at different sections of the pipeline. (correct)
- It indicates the potential energy of the liquid in the reservoir.
What is the primary cause of major energy losses in pipes?
What is the primary cause of major energy losses in pipes?
- Submerged exit sections of the pipe
- Fluid velocity fluctuations
- Friction between the fluid and pipe walls (correct)
- Pipe fittings causing turbulence
What is the primary cause of minor energy losses in a pipe system?
What is the primary cause of minor energy losses in a pipe system?
- Diameter of the pipe
- Change in velocity of the fluid (correct)
- Viscosity of the fluid
- Length of the pipe
Which of the following is considered a minor energy loss?
Which of the following is considered a minor energy loss?
What effect does the entrance section of a pipe have on the Hydraulic Gradient Line?
What effect does the entrance section of a pipe have on the Hydraulic Gradient Line?
Which situation is NOT a recognized category of minor head loss in fluid dynamics?
Which situation is NOT a recognized category of minor head loss in fluid dynamics?
In which situation may minor losses be neglected without causing significant error?
In which situation may minor losses be neglected without causing significant error?
What relation does the vertical height of the Hydraulic Gradient Line to the pipe axis represent?
What relation does the vertical height of the Hydraulic Gradient Line to the pipe axis represent?
What does the Total Energy Line (T.E.L.) represent in a fluid system?
What does the Total Energy Line (T.E.L.) represent in a fluid system?
Which formula is NOT used for calculating major energy losses in pipelines?
Which formula is NOT used for calculating major energy losses in pipelines?
How does the hydraulic gradient line behave at the exit section of a submerged pipe?
How does the hydraulic gradient line behave at the exit section of a submerged pipe?
Which of the following contributes to minor energy losses during fluid flow in pipes?
Which of the following contributes to minor energy losses during fluid flow in pipes?
Which of the following accurately describes minor energy losses in fluid systems?
Which of the following accurately describes minor energy losses in fluid systems?
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Hydraulic Gradient Line (HGL)
Hydraulic Gradient Line (HGL)
A line representing the pressure head at various points along a pipe carrying fluid.
Total Energy Line (TEL)
Total Energy Line (TEL)
A line representing the total energy of the fluid at each point along a pipe.
Major Energy Loss
Major Energy Loss
Energy loss due to friction in a pipe.
Darcy-Weisbach Equation
Darcy-Weisbach Equation
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Minor Energy Loss
Minor Energy Loss
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Sudden Pipe Expansion
Sudden Pipe Expansion
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Sudden Pipe Contraction
Sudden Pipe Contraction
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Piezometric Head
Piezometric Head
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Obstruction in a pipe
Obstruction in a pipe
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Sudden pipe enlargement
Sudden pipe enlargement
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Loss of head due to a bend
Loss of head due to a bend
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Study Notes
Hydraulic Gradient Line (HGL)
- The HGL represents a line showing pressure head at various points along a pipeline.
- It's plotted with pressure head as vertical ordinates above the pipe axis.
- Points on the HGL are joined to create a sloping line.
- The vertical distance between the pipe axis and the HGL equals the pressure head at that point.
- Also known as pressure line or piezometric head line.
- The HGL's shape isn't always immediately clear at the pipe inlet due to pressure drop as liquid enters.
- At the pipe exit, the HGL meets the liquid surface in the reservoir.
Total Energy Line (TEL)
- The TEL represents the sum of pressure head, datum head, and kinetic head at various points in the flowing fluid.
- It's visually determined by connecting the tops of vertical ordinates representing combined pressure and kinetic heads from the pipe center.
- Represents the total energy of the fluid at each point.
Energy Losses in Pipes
- Major Losses: Losses due to friction. Calculated using Darcy-Weisbach and Chezy formulas.
- Minor Losses: Losses due to changes in flow conditions or fittings. Includes:
- Sudden expansions
- Sudden contractions
- Pipe bends
- Fittings
- Obstructions
Minor Energy Losses (Head Losses)
- These signify energy loss due to changes in velocity magnitude or direction.
- Examples include:
- Sudden enlargement losses
- Sudden contraction losses
- Entrance losses
- Exit losses
- Obstruction losses
- Bend losses
- Losses in pipe fittings.
- Minor losses are often small compared to major losses in long pipes, but can be significant in short pipes, potentially needing consideration.
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