Question: Water flows from a supply reservoir (surface elevation, 450 ft, MSL) through a 2,500-ft horizontal pipeline at a rate of 350 cfs. A surge tank

Water flows from a supply reservoir (surface elevation, 450 ft, MSL) through a 2,500-ft horizontal pipeline at a rate of 350 cfs. A surge tank is required to be installed in the pipeline before a gate valve. The pipeline is made of smooth concrete and has a 6-ft diameter. Determine the required height of a 20-ft diameter surge tank if the pipeline is 50 ft lower than the supply reservoir.

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