CE343_Assignment#2_Network_2024_25
CE343_Assignment#2_Network_2024_25
CE343_Assignment#2_Network_2024_25
Question 1
For the shown network below in Figure 1,
a) Estimate the flow in pipe 1;
b) Using the mass conservations at nodes, identify the initial guess of the flow in all pipes (use the
initial guess of flow Qo in pipes 4 & 6 equal zero);
c) Carry out one full iteration to solve the flow in all the pipes of the network using HCM
approach;
d) Estimate the pressure head at junction D based on the results obtained above in item (c).
Knowing that:
- All pipes are similar in length, diameter and friction coefficient.
- Use f= 0.02; L= 500m, D = 500mm. 2.0m
- Assume centerline of pipe below ground surface by 2m.
Question 2
The pipe network shown in Figure 2.1 has the following data:
- All pipes are equal in length (100m), and in size (200 mm each);
- All nodes from 1 to 7 have elevations of (15.00 m);
- Assume f = 0.022 in all pipes (neglect local losses);
Answer the following:
a) Idealize and simplify the network, and neatly draw the idealized network in
Figure 2.2
a) Determine the flow values and direction in all pipes using the loop method.
Show all calculation details. Noting that the flow direction in pipe 3-7 is from
junction 3 to junction 7
b) Determine the pressure head at node 6.
Question 3
It is required to use the loop method or what is relevant to solve the shown pipe network
(Figure 2.1): B Pipe 2 C
WL=(60.0) G
F
A 60 l/s
Pipe 4 H Pipe 5
E D
Figure 2.1 Network Layout
- All pipes have same length (500m), same diameter (350mm) and same friction
coefficient f=0.015;
- Ground surface is flat at surface elevation of Z = 30 m;
- Centerline of all pipes is below ground surface by 2.2 m
b) Solve the network and get Q for all b) Solve the network and get Q for all pipes
Pipes
Fill in the Table Fill in the Table
Question 4
It is required to develop an Excel sheet to solve the shown pipe network (Figure 4.1) by the loop method
using Excel solver assuming the following:
- All pipes are 300mm in diameter
- Assume friction coefficient = 0.025
D C 160
40 120 m l/s
l/s E
50 m
300 100
l/s l/s
A 300 m B
a) Write down the guessed initial flow values (in l/s) and its directions on Figure 4.2 below
160
l/s
40 120 m
l/s
50 m
300 100
l/s l/s
300 m
Figure 4.2: Plot the guessed values in l/s
b) Write down the final flow values (in l/s) and its directions on Figure 4.3 below
160
l/s
40 120 m
l/s
50 m
300 100
l/s l/s
300 m