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Reservoir Problems Procedure in Solving Reservoir Problems

Types of Reservoir Problems Type 2

Reservoir Problems and Pipe Type 2: Given all the pipe properties and elevation of all reservoirs, find the flow in
each pipe, which can be solved by trial and error.
3. After determining the direction of Q2 (say
towards reservoir B), express all the head lost in

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terms the other, say in terms of hf1. Let hf1 = x
With all head lost hf expressed in terms of x, all
flow Q can also be expressed in terms of x

Example, if Darcy-Weisbach or Manning formula is

used, hf varies with Q2.

Reference:
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics 4th Edition by Gillesania
- Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Crow, Elger, Williams & Roberson

Simplify the equation and solve for x: We may also use trial and error
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Reservoir Problems Procedure in Solving Reservoir Problems Procedure in Solving Reservoir Problems

In the figure shown below, the three pipes 1, 2 and 3 connects the three reservoirs A, B Type 1 Type 2
1. With known flow in one pipe leading o or 4. Once x is determined, substitute its value to
and C respectively and with all pipes meeting at a common junction D. flowing out from a reservoir of known Equation (1), (2) and (3) to solve for Q1, Q2 and
elevation, solve for its head lost hf. Q3, respectively.
2. Determine the elevation of the energy
grade line at the junction of the pipe (P)
by adding or subtracting (depending on
the direction of flow) the head lost in
the pipe from the elevation of the water
surface in the reservoir.
3. If the known value is the pressure at P,
Pp/ .

other reservoir. These lines represent

elevation between P; and the surface of

the reservoir is the head lost in the
pipe.
5. Solve for the discharge.

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Reservoir Problems Procedure in Solving Reservoir Problems Pipe Networks

Types of Reservoir Problems Type 2

1. Given all elevation and pipe properties,
Type 1: Given the discharge in one pipes or given the pressure at the junction P, and determine the direction of flow in each
the required is the elevation one of the reservoirs or the diameter or length of the one pipe. Of course, the highest reservoir
of the pipes. always have an outflow and the lowest
always have an inflow, but the middle
reservoir (B) may have an inflow or
outflow.
2. To find out the direction of flow in pipe 2,
assume that Q2
Elevation B, then the values of hf1 and hf3
can be solved. (In the figure shown, hf1 =
20m and hf3 = 30m). With hf1 and hf3
known, solve for Q1 and Q3. If Q1 > Q3,
then Q2
reservoir B.

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Pipe Networks Problem #2 Problem #3

The following conditions must be satisfied in any pipe network: Determine the flow in the three reservoirs shown. The pipe network show in the figure represents a
1. The algebraic sum of the pressure drops (head loss) around any closed loops must be zero and, spray rinse system. Find the flow in each pipe.
2. The flow entering a junction must be equal to the flow leaving it. Assume C = 120 for all pipes.

Pipe Network Problems are usually solved by numerical methods using computer since any analytical Solution:
solution requires the use of many simultaneous equation, some of which are nonlinear.

Solution:

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Hardy Cross method Problem #2 Problem #3

Determine the flow in the three reservoirs shown. The pipe network show in the figure represents a
Solution: spray rinse system. Find the flow in each pipe.
Assume C = 120 for all pipes.
Solution:

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Problem #1 Problem #3 Problem #3

The pipe network show in the figure represents a The pipe network show in the figure represents a
spray rinse system. Find the flow in each pipe. spray rinse system. Find the flow in each pipe.
Assume C = 120 for all pipes. Assume C = 120 for all pipes.
Solution:
Solution:

Solution:

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