Question

P3.54 For the pipe-flow-reducing section of Fig. P3.54, D, =8 cm, D2 = 5 cm, and p2 = 1 atm. All fluids are at 20°C. If V = 5 m/s

and the manometer reading is h = 58 cm, estimate the total force resisted by the flange bolts.

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