Question

3) A pipe network is being designed which is driven by a pump with a head of 10 ft. There is a total of 100 ft of 3" diameter tubing

made of commercial steel and a gate valve, fully open.To maintain the flow rate of at least 500 L/min, what is the maximum number of regular, 90degree, threaded elbows that could be included in the network?

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