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Hydrodynamics: Flow in Pipes
The real behaviour of fluids flowing is well described by an experiment…
Modifications to the Basic Equations
Flow Measurement – Small Orifices Consider the following tank discharge through a…
The Momentum Equation
Development We consider again a general stream tube: Application – Fluid Striking…
Energy Equation – Example
Problem For the siphon shown, determine the discharge and pressure heads at…
The Continuity Equation
Development Applying the Law of Conservation of Mass to a control volume,…
Hydrodynamics: Basics
Introduction Hydrostatics involves only a few variables: ρ , g, and h,…
Curved Surfaces – Example
Problem Determine the resultant force and its direction on the gate shown:…
Fluid Action on Surfaces
Plane Surfaces If the plane area is symmetrical about the vertical axis…




