Question

Air at 98 °C flows through two pipes show in the figure below. The flowrate is 6 m³/s. (a) Determine if the flow is incompressible or compresible for both pipes.

Explain. (b) Suggest a device at the end of the pipe to decelerate the flow. Explain your answer.

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