A piping system for a pump contains a tee, as shown in Fig. 10.34, to permit the

Question:

A piping system for a pump contains a tee, as shown in Fig. 10.34, to permit the pressure at the outlet of the pump to be measured. However, there is no flow into the line leading to the gage. Compute the energy loss as 0.40 ft³/s of water at 50°F flows through the tee.

Figure 10.34

Pump Flow 3-in Schedule 40 pipe