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Q1 = Q2 = Qa + Qb + Qc
The flow will adjust automatically so that the head loss in each
branch pipe WILL BE THE SAME!
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hL = ha = hb = hc
- discharge equation
- head loss equation
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System with 2 branches
Q1 = Q2 = Qa + Qb
Qa = Aa * Va; Qb = Ab * Vb
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Using this equation get Va in terms of Vb or vice-versa.
7. Compute Q values.
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EXAMPLE PROBLEM 12.1
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Assignment # 8
• 12.1M
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HARDY CROSS METHOD for 3 branches or more
(NETWORKS) –
h = kQn
You have to divide the network into closed circuits and assign
+ve and –ve values to head loss in the pipes.
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Rule –
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4. For each pipe calculate head loss using h = kQ2
Find ∑h.
7. Sum all values of 2kQ for each circuit, assuming all are
positive = ∑2kQ
ΔQ =
∑ h
∑ 2kQ
9. for each pipe calculate –
Q’ = Q – ΔQ
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