Question: A reducer in a piping system is shown. The internal volume of the reducer is 0 . 2 m 3 , and its mass is

A reducer in a piping system is shown. The internal volume of the reducer is 0.2m3, and its mass is 25 kg . Evaluate the total force that must be provided by the surrounding pipes to support the reducer.
(Ans: 3.40 kN left, 1.66 kN up)
P1=58.7kPa (gauge),P2=150kPa (abs)
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A reducer in a piping system is shown. The

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