For the flow configuration of Fig. 8.12, it is known that the head loss is 1 m. The pressure drop from inlet to outlet is 50 kPa, the velocity doubles from inlet to outlet, and the elevation increase...

For the flow configuration of Fig. 8.12, it is known that

the head loss is 1 m. The pressure drop from inlet to outlet is

50 kPa, the velocity doubles from inlet to outlet, and the

elevation increase is 2 m. Compute the inlet water velocity.

Calculation of Head Loss