A pipeline 300 m long discharge freely at a point 50 m lower than the water surface at intake (Figure 1). The pipe intake projects into the reservoir. The first 200 m is of 350 mm diameter and the remaining 100 m is of 250 mm diameter. (a) Find the rate of discharge assuming f= 0.06. If the junction point C of the two sizes of pipe is 40 m below the intake water surface level, find the pressure head.

A pipeline 300 m long discharge freely at a point 50 m lower than the water surface at intake (Figure 1). The pipe intake projects into the reservoir. The first 200 m is of 350 mm diameter and the remaining 100 m is of 250 mm diameter. (a) Find the rate of discharge assuming f= 0.06. If the junction point C of the two sizes of pipe is 40 m below the intake water surface level, find the pressure head.

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