Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 2 (Q.No. 14)
14.
The hydraulic gradient line may be above or below the centre line of the pipe.
True
False
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Pratik said:   6 years ago
Well HGL is static head + pressure head, so it can be below the center line of pipe, right?

Anil Khalate said:   8 years ago
False, because HGL Is always Above the Mean line By Velocity Head V2/2g.

Vernon PE said:   7 years ago
It is True, due to existence of positive and negative pressure.

Jivan said:   5 years ago
In case of open channel, HGL coincides with water surface.

Neel said:   1 decade ago
Why the answer is false please give some explanation?

Rajat Ojha said:   9 years ago
As per my knowledge, True is the correct answer.

Aman patel said:   8 years ago
According to me, True is the right answer.

Vishal said:   6 years ago
HGL always above the centre line of pipe.

Tatarao said:   9 years ago
True is the correct answer. I too agree.

Dhaval said:   9 years ago
I think, true is the correct answer.


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