Determination of energy losses in pipe fittings of a flow with variation of reynold number / Muhammad Azim Azran Mohd Ali

The total energy loss in a pipe system is the sum of the major and minor losses. Major losses are associated with frictional energy loss that is caused by the viscous effects of the fluid and roughness of the pipe wall. Energy losses also will effected when the waterway changes abruptly. The method used is to identify and differentiate the fitting conditions that reduce energy losses the most. Energy losses occur due to various factors such as pipe diameter, pipe surface roughness, and even pump strength. After knowing these factors, a more detailed study can be done. this study also intends to look at the energy losses in a flow pipe fitting as the Reynold number changes and to investigate the impact of energy losses in various pipe fittings. The experiment performed in the workshop using pvc pipes and low energy pumps suitable for medium sized equipment. Water will be routed to each connected pipeline and the valves of the other pipelines will be closed so as not to interfere with the recording of readings on the manometer. Knowledge gained from the definition, energy losses will be reduced if water passes through a larger pipe. However, with various pipe conditions, the variation of energy loss will be recorded and recorded in the data table so that comparisons are easier to make. From this experiment, We know that the area of the pipe will effected the velocity and causes the changes of the energy losses. Lastly, the experiment is success to determine the energy losses in pipe fitting by Reynold number.