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  1. EngReno

    Piping design: pipe flow v.s. open channel flow ?

    Thanks guys. cheute79, what about collecting low velocity stream from scattered points and transport it to a sink. The liquid is volatile, so even for free surface flow the channel (i.e.pipe) has to be completely sealed. In this case, the only chance for air to escape is at the end of the pipe...
  2. EngReno

    Piping design: pipe flow v.s. open channel flow ?

    Hi All, For designing a liquid flow collection and distribution network, under what condition is open channel flow better than pipe flow? Does open channel piping also need pumping or the increased elevation at one end will work? And how do you decide whether to use circular pipes or...

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