Question: 8 . 4 2 Water flow through a 6 inch diameter horizontal pipe at a flow rate of 2 . 0 c f s .

8.42 Water flow through a 6 inch diameter horizontal pipe at a flow rate of 2.0cfs. The pressure drop is 4.2 psi per 100ft of pipe. Determine (a) the friction factor and (b) type of pipe.
Ans: (a)f=0.03,(b)=0.0025, so probably concrete pipe
For the in-class example above, consider replacing the concrete pipe with galvanized iron with the same flow rate.
a) What would be the new pressure drop for the new pipe in psi?
b) How much power was lost due to friction in the old concrete pipe per 100ft section in units of ft-lbs?
c) How much power will be lost due to friction in the pipe per 100ft section in units of ft-lbs?
d) What is the percent change from (b) to (c)?
e) Estimate the pressure drop using Hazen-Williams method. What is the percent change compared to your answer in (a)?
8 . 4 2 Water flow through a 6 inch diameter

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