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A branching pipe connects two storage tanks as shown in Figure Q3 below. Figure Q3 (a) Write...

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A branching pipe connects two storage tanks as shown in FigureQ3 below. Figure Q3

(a) Write down the continuity equation as it applies to flows inthe pipes 1, 2 and 3. [1 mark]

(b) Write down the energy equation in terms of energy heads at Aand at B and quantities relating to flow in the pipes in between.[2 marks]

(c) What can be said about the energy loss in pipe 2 relative tothat in pipe 3? [2 marks]

(d) Using the dimensions in Table Q3 below calculate the flowrate between the two reservoirs. Iteration for more refined valuesof  is not required. [15 marks]

Pipe No. Diameter [mm] Length [m] Friction Factor,

 1 280 600 0.016 2 230 270 0.017 3 340 270 0.019 Table Q3

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