Two identical tanks are connected by with a shut-off valve. One tank is filled t

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Two identical tanks are connected by with a shut-off valve. One tank is filled to a depth hi w.th water, and the other tank is filled to a depth h, with oil having a specific gravity, SG equal to 0.5. Both tanks are open to atmospheric conditions at the top. The diameter of the D. The diameter of the connecting pipe is much smaller than the diameter of the tanks. What happens when the valve between the tanks is opened? At what point is a final equilibrium reached? What assumption can be made since d D? Let hw be the height of the free surface for the tank originally filled with water. At equilibrium, what is the value of hw in terms of hi, when the valve is open?

Explanation / Answer

a)fluid flow takes place through the orifice(connecting pipe) from one tank to other tank, here water flows from water tank to fluid tank. b)equilibrium is reached when weight pressures at connecting pipe in both cylinders becomes same. c)if d

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