Water is flowing steadily in a horizontal elbow and nozzle combination shown in the figure. The gage pressure at section (1) is 100 kPa with inlet velocity of 2 m/s. At section (2) the water exits to the atmosphere. Neglecting pipe weight, determine the magnitude and direction of the x and y components reaction forces exerted on the flanges to withstand this flow. 160 mm V2 - y section (2) 300 mm V1. section (1) P, = 100kPa V, = 2m/s

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Water is flowing steadily in a horizontal elbow and nozzle combination shown in the figure. The
gage pressure at section (1) is 100 kPa with inlet velocity of 2 m/s. At section (2) the water exits
to the atmosphere.
Neglecting pipe weight, determine the magnitude and direction of the x and y components
reaction forces exerted on the flanges to withstand this flow.
160 mm
y
section (2)
300 mm
V1
->
section (1)
P, = 100kPa
V, = 2m/s
Transcribed Image Text:Water is flowing steadily in a horizontal elbow and nozzle combination shown in the figure. The gage pressure at section (1) is 100 kPa with inlet velocity of 2 m/s. At section (2) the water exits to the atmosphere. Neglecting pipe weight, determine the magnitude and direction of the x and y components reaction forces exerted on the flanges to withstand this flow. 160 mm y section (2) 300 mm V1 -> section (1) P, = 100kPa V, = 2m/s
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