Discharge from end of pipe
Discharge from end of pipe
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If I have an open-ended pipe, oriented horizontally, discharging a fluid to atmosphere with known velocity can I estimate the arc that the fluid will travel (x distance for a given y) by using the basic physics formulas for projectile motion? If not, what would work? I am only looking for a reasonable estimate. While not the actual application, the best mental picture would be holding a garden hose and wanting to know how if I can hit my wife's petunias without getting up off the lawn chair.





RE: Discharge from end of pipe
Bssic mechanics (projectiles) will tell you if the velocity of an object fired horizontally is subjected to gravity then the distance travelled can be determined. The inital horizontal velocity is a function of the flow rate.
RE: Discharge from end of pipe
Could you recommend a good fluids book that would be a good addition to my library. Crane is great for pipe flow issues but I wouldn't mind having a more comprehensive reference.
RE: Discharge from end of pipe
RE: Discharge from end of pipe
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