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Problem 8.82: Given: Find: Solution

Given a piping system and two liquid choices, the document finds which liquid has a greater pressure loss. The governing equation for pressure loss is presented. It is noted that hot water has a lower density and kinematic viscosity than cold water. This means hot water will experience less pressure loss due to both minor and major losses in the piping system. Therefore, the document concludes that cold water will have a greater pressure loss.

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Problem 8.82: Given: Find: Solution

Given a piping system and two liquid choices, the document finds which liquid has a greater pressure loss. The governing equation for pressure loss is presented. It is noted that hot water has a lower density and kinematic viscosity than cold water. This means hot water will experience less pressure loss due to both minor and major losses in the piping system. Therefore, the document concludes that cold water will have a greater pressure loss.

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Problem 8.

82

Given:

A given piping system and volume flow rate with two liquid choices.

Find:

Which liquid has greater pressure loss

[Difficulty: 2]

Solution:
Governing equation:

P
P1
V2
V2
+ 1 1 + gz1 2 + 2 2 + gz 2 = hlT
2
2

2
2
LV
V
+K
hlT = hl + hlm = f
2
D 2

Assumption: 1) Steady flow 2) Incompressible 3) Neglect elevation effects 4)Neglect velocity effects

LV2
V2
P = f
+ K
2
D 2
From Table A.8 it is seen that hot water has a lower density and lower kinematic viscosity than cold water.
The lower density means that for a constant minor loss coefficient (K) and velocity the pressure loss due to minor losses will be less
for hot water.
The lower kinematic viscosity means that for a constant diameter and velocity the Reynolds number will increase. From Figure 8.13 it
is seen that increasing the Reynolds number will either result in a decreased friction factor (f) or no change in the friction factor. This
potential decrease in friction factor combined with a lower density for hot water means that the pressure loss due to major losses will
be less for hot water as well.
Cold water has a greater pressure drop

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