Pipe networks and head loss
I find that students often find pipe networks difficult because they have difficulty visualizing that the head change along two different paths that are connected at each end must be the same. One way...
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Here is a video of the “Pipe networks and head loss” demonstration. The full video is here. Sorry that it is sideways. An index of all the demonstrations posted on this blog can be found here. Don’t...
View ArticleA $19 desktop constant head tank
I have been planning on doing some pipe flow demonstrations in class using straws and rubber connectors. However, to do that I need a constant head tank that will drive the flow. Ideally the entire...
View ArticleVideo of “A $19 desktop constant head tank”
Here is a link to a video from the “A $19 desktop constant head tank” post. The video shows the water being pumped from the lower tank up into the constant head tank, overflowing into the funnel and...
View ArticleDesktop pipe flow and pipe network demonstrations
In class demonstrations on pipe flow head loss and pipe networks have been a challenge but I think I have found a way using kid’s straw construction kits (e.g. 1, 2, & 3). These kits can be used to...
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