Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 3 (Q.No. 27)
27.
The discharge of a depressed nappe is 6 to 7 percent __________ that of a free nappe.
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Mahmoud Gamal said:
7 years ago
What is meant by nappe?
Pradeep gk said:
8 years ago
It is because in a free nappe atmosphere pressure exists beneath the nappe and in depressed nappe negative pressure due to this negative pressure vacuum is created causes suction so more discharge will occur.
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ZXC said:
1 decade ago
The discharge of a clinging nappe is 25% to 30% more than that of a free nappe.
The discharge of nappes in decreasing order.
Clinging nappe>depressed nappe>free nappe.
The discharge of nappes in decreasing order.
Clinging nappe>depressed nappe>free nappe.
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