Fluid is flowing at steady state through a reducing pipe bend, as shown in Fig. 4.3-3. Turbulent flow will be assumed with frictional forces negligible. The volumetric flow rate of the liquid and the...

Extracted text: Fluid is flowing at steady state through a reducing pipe bend, as shown in Fig. 4.3-3. Turbulent flow will be assumed with frictional forces negligible. The volumetric flow rate of the liquid and the pressure p2 at point 2 are known, as are the pipe diameters at both ends. Derive the equations to calculate the forces on the bend. Assume that the density p is constant.


Extracted text: 2 V2, P2 Ry V1 , P1 Rx Figure 4.3-3. Flow through a reducing bend in Example 4.3-3.