Force

Q V P2 on
Step 1: Assume a suitable coordinate
2 preferably such that at leastPipe
system one of the
Y
W Bend
coordinate axis is parallel to the pipe
axis.
Step 2: Indicate the forces (pressure
V
and gravity) acting on the control volume.
X
1 Step 3: Assume the resultant force R and
P1 its components Rx and Ry acting on the CV.
RX
θ R
RY Step 4: Apply the Impulse Momentum
R θ Equation in the X and Y Directions for a two
RY RX
dimensional flow in horizontal plane
Force on the CV Force on the Bend
 Force
Q V P2
Step 5: ∑Fx = ρQΔVx = ρQ(V2,x –on
V )
1,x

2
Pipe
Y -P2A2 + Rx= ρQ (V – 0)
W Bend
Rx= P2A2 + ρQV

V ∑Fy = ρQΔVy = ρQ(V2,y – V1,y) {W is ignored}

X
1
P1 Force on the Bend is equal in P1A1 - Ry= ρQ(0 - V) {W is ignored}
magnitude to force on CV but
opposite in Direction
RX
θ R
RY Ry = P1A1 + ρQV
R θ
RY RX 𝑹𝟐 + 𝑹𝟐 and 𝜽 = 𝐭𝐚𝐧 −𝟏
Step 6: 𝑹 = 𝒙
𝑹𝒚
Force on the CV Force on the Bend
𝑹𝒙
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