Pressure drop due to pipe fittings can be estimated by the equation, , where, Le = equivalent length of straight pipeline which will incur the same frictional loss as the fitting and D = diameter of the fitting. The value of (dimensionless) for 45° elbow and 180° close return bends would be respectively around
Options
A. 5 and 10
B. 45 and 75
C. 180 and 300
D. 300 and 500
Correct Answer
45 and 75
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1. Wall thickness of schedule 40 pipe as compared to that of schedule 80 pipe is
Options
A. more
B. less
C. same
D. cither (a) or (b); depends upon the I.D. of the pipe