Hydraulics Prof. B.S. Thandaveswara 9.3 Application of Specific Force and Specific Energy 1. Determine the energy Loss in a NHJ Solution: Applying Momentum equation γQ ( V2 − V1 ) = P1 − P2 g γ Q 2 ( y1 − y 2 ) gb 2 y1y 2 2 2 2 = y1 − y 2 ( ) Q2 2gb Q2 b 2 = ( y1 + y2 ) y1y2 4 = q2 q 2 ( y1 + y 2 ) y1y 2 = (1) 2g 4 Specific energy equation y1 + V12 V2 = y 2 + 2 + ∆E 2g 2g Q2 2 2gy1 b 2 ∆E = y1 + − y2 − Q2 2 2gy 2 b 2 1 ⎤ q2 ⎡ 1 ∆E = ( y1 − y
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Energy Planning Proposal By Brandon Morgan SCI 362 Professor Howard Schmidt September 2‚ 2014 In this time energy is one of the most sought after resources we ask for. It powers just about everything we deal with and use on a daily basis. From the ATM to the charger for your phone. This energy costs money yet should we just throw the money towards the simplest solution at the time‚ or would it be wiser to look towards the long term use of the method of making energy? Renewable energy while it
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Hydraulics – CIVL 2130 Conservation of Energy Aim The aim of this lab experiment is to observe the flow behaviour of water through a pipe of variable section. Firstly‚ we will investigate the interchange of pressure and kinetic energy at each diameter change. Secondly‚ we will study the application of this interchange to the flow metering devices. Lastly‚ energy losses due to friction and pressure effects are estimated. Experimental Apparatus [pic] Pre-lab Question Pressure varies
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Renewable energy is the need of the hour It is the year 2050‚ Earth is so polluted‚ vision is obscured by smog‚ lakes and streams are poisoned. Oh! What a terrible sight. This may become a reality‚ if we keep using non-renewable energy resources. Hello there! A very good morning and I am Pranav Athreya and you have guessed it right‚ I am speaking for the topic Renewable energy is the need of the hour. At present‚ the main energy sources used are non-renewable fossil fuels like coal‚ petroleum‚ and
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WORD COUNT: 6664 ENERGY SECURITY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN BOTSWANA INTRODUCTION 1. Security is an important factor in life on a daily basis‚people require one form of security in a particular way or the other. There are issues of crime‚ terrorism‚ poverty‚ displacement‚ health‚ education and many others which a nation has to ensure that its citizens are satisfied with. Any longer interruption of a steady and plenty flow of energy‚ particularly modern energy would massively harm a
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Cooper‚ senior fellow for economic analysis at Vermont Law School’s Institute for Energy and Environment. Estimates of construction costs — about $3 billion per reactor in 2002 — have been regularly revised upward to an average of about $10 billion per reactor‚ and the estimates are likely to keep rising‚ said Mr. Cooper‚ an analyst specializing in tracking nuclear power costs. Identifying the real costs of competing energy technologies is complicated by the wide range of subsidies and tax breaks involved
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During exercise the body uses up large amounts of energy in three different ways. The ATP/CP system‚ anaerobic system and the Aerobic system all combine during periods of exercise to allow our bodies to continue exercise or playing sport. Most sports have a major system which takes up the bulk of the energy production during the activity and the timing in switching from one to another. This plays a major role in success in the playing arena. In a sport such as Australian Rules football it is important
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issues in today’s world is that of energy sources to power an increasing global demand. Traditionally‚ humans have converted energy from natural resources like coal and natural gas for use. However‚ these sources of energy are both nonrenewable and cause large amounts of pollution. As we progress through the 21st century‚ renewable energy sources like solar and wind energy will see increased use to replace traditional sources. One of these sources‚ wind energy‚ is seeing a rise in development because
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Global energy crisis By Irshad Ali Sodhar (FSP) Outline 1. Introduction 2. What is energy crisis? 3. Share of energy resources in energy supply a) Non-renewable b) Renewable 4. World consumption distribution 5. World production distribution 6. Causes of crises a) Surge in demand b) Resource nationalism – tighter supply c) Political uncertainty d) Lack of diversity 7. Impact of crises a) Economy b) Politics c) Development 8. Environmental concerns 9. Way
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embark on sensitive segments of the fuel cycle. Approaches to help allay such concerns include international fuel supply mechanisms and the possibility of a co-operative approach to nuclear power development within ASEAN. Southeast Asia’s nuclear energy aspirations connect with Australia’s role as a major world uranium supplier. Australia will also want to ensure that nuclear power in the region develops safely and in a context of international co-operation. This could involve using existing frameworks
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