Physics · Fluid Machinery
For two straight conical draft tubes, A and B, the head loss due to friction is equal to 0.4 times the velocity head at the outlet. If the inlet-to-outlet diameter ratio is 0.56 for draft tube A and 0.71 for draft tube B, which of the following statements is correct for the same discharge through both tubes?
- 1The efficiency of the draft tubes cannot be determined.
- 2Both draft tubes have the same efficiency.
- 3Draft tube A is more efficient.✓
- 4Draft tube B is more efficient.
Correct answer
Draft tube A is more efficient.
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