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Known variables: ρ, g , h , A
Lake Reservoir
Lake
A
A/2
Task: Determine the volume flow V˙ , which flows into the lowered lake.
Hint: Neglect the impact of the height difference in horizontal positioned tubes and wall
friction.
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Fluid Dynamics
Solution 2 - Summer 2016
Bernulli and Continuity Equation
The Bernulli Equation is valid for two points, which can be connected by a stremline. Areas
of mixing are usually not suitable for applying the Bernulli Equation.
1 3
h 6
4
2 5 v =0
mixing
Streamline 1 - 2
ρ 2 ρ
p1 + ρg H1 + v1 = p2 + ρg H2 + v22 (1)
2 2
ρ 2
pa + ρg (H + h ) = p2 + v2 (2)
2
Streamline 3 - 4
ρ 2 ρ
p3 + ρg H3 + v3 = p4 + ρg H4 + v42 (3)
2 2
ρ 2
pa + ρg (H + h ) = p4 + v4 (4)
2
Mixing conditions
p2 = p4 = p5 (5)
Taking equation 2 and 4
ρ 2 ρ
p2 + v2 = p4 + v42 (6)
2 2
v2 = v4
Continuity Equation
A A
v3 · + v4 · = v5 · A (7)
2 2
v3 + v4 = 2 · v5
Leads to
v3 = v4 = v5
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Fluid Dynamics
Solution 2 - Summer 2016
Bernulli and Continuity Equation
p5 = pa + ρg H (9)
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