This abrupt expansion is to be used to dissipate the high energy flow of water in the

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This abrupt expansion is to be used to dissipate the high energy flow of water in the 5 ft diameter penstock. Assume α = 1.0 at all locations.

a. What power (in horsepower) is lost through the expansion?

b. If the pressure at section 1 is 5 psig, what is the pressure at section 2?

c. What force is needed to hold the expansion in place?

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Engineering Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9781118880685

11th Edition

Authors: Donald F. Elger, Barbara A. LeBret, Clayton T. Crowe, John A. Robertson

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