PLTW 2.3.8 Practice Questions

If the base of a water tower sits at an elevation of 950 feet while the elevation of your homes water main is only at 825 feet, what is the static head for your home?

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If the base of a water tower sits at an elevation of 950 feet while the elevation of your homes water main is only at 825 feet, what will be the static pressure created by this elevation difference. Round to the nearest tenth.

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What is the expected head loss for your water supply if the water tower is found 10,000 feet way and the supply line that carries it is made from 2 in. copper pipes with a flow rate of 110 gpm?

Round to the nearest foot

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What is the dynamic pressure for your water supply if the water tower is found 10,000 feet way and you've adjusted for the head loss?

Round to the nearest tenth.

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How much would you have adjusted the equivalent length of pipe if you have 8 90 degree elbows, 2 branch flow tees, and 4 gate valves?

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