Fluid Mechanics seventh edition by Frank M. White · Problem P6.11

Viscous Flow in Ducts — Frank M. White

Physics — Fluid Mechanics · head-loss-friction-factor

Problem

Water at 20°C flows upward at 4 m/s in a 6-cm-diameter pipe. The pipe length between points 1 and 2 is 5 m, and point 2 is 3 m higher. A mercury manometer, connected between 1 and 2, has a reading h=135h = 135 mm, with p1p_1 higher. (a) What is the pressure change (p1−p2)(p_1 - p_2)? (b) What is the head loss, in meters? (c) Is the manometer reading proportional to head loss? Explain. (d) What is the friction factor of the flow?

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