How High Can Water Climb in a Tank with a High-Velocity Inlet?

In summary, the conversation involves discussing how to find the maximum height that a tank can be filled with water, given a hole at the bottom and a pipe with a certain velocity. The person is stuck on which formula to use and someone suggests considering the exit velocity as a starting point.
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naimagul
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In a tank there is a hole at the bottom of radius 5cm.If water entering the vessel with pipe of radius 5cm with velocity 30m/s. Find maximum height to which tank can be filled.
 
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hi naimagul! :wink:

show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help! :smile:
 
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tiny-tim said:
hi naimagul! :wink:

show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help! :smile:

Um I am confused about the formula to be used. I tried P=density *g*height but it didn't,the work out because pressure is not known. I wonder if equation for continuity is the possible solution.
 
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start with the exit velocity …

what does the exit velocity have to be?​
 
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Based on the given information, we can use the Bernoulli's equation to solve for the maximum height of the water in the tank. The Bernoulli's equation states that the sum of the pressure, kinetic energy, and potential energy at any point in a fluid flow system is constant.

At the bottom of the tank, the pressure is atmospheric (assuming the tank is open to the atmosphere), the kinetic energy is zero, and the potential energy is also zero. At the top of the water level, the pressure is also atmospheric, the kinetic energy is due to the velocity of the water entering the tank, and the potential energy is due to the height of the water.

Using the equation:

P1 + 1/2ρv1^2 + ρgh1 = P2 + 1/2ρv2^2 + ρgh2

Where P1 and P2 are the pressures at points 1 and 2, ρ is the density of water, v1 and v2 are the velocities at points 1 and 2, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h1 and h2 are the heights at points 1 and 2.

At point 1 (bottom of the tank):

P1 = Patm = 1 atm
v1 = 0 m/s
h1 = 0 m

At point 2 (top of the water level):

P2 = Patm = 1 atm
v2 = 30 m/s
h2 = maximum height we are trying to find

Substituting these values into the equation, we get:

1 atm + 0 + 0 = 1 atm + 1/2ρ(30 m/s)^2 + ρgh2

Simplifying:

0 = 1/2ρ(30 m/s)^2 + ρgh2

Solving for h2:

h2 = (1/2ρ(30 m/s)^2)/ρg

Plugging in the values for ρ and g (assuming standard conditions):

h2 = (1/2(1000 kg/m^3)(30 m/s)^2)/(9.8 m/s^2) = 459.18 m

Therefore, the maximum height to which the tank can be filled is 459.18 meters. However, this calculation assumes ideal conditions and does not take into account factors such as friction and turbulence, which may affect
 

FAQ: How High Can Water Climb in a Tank with a High-Velocity Inlet?

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How do you calculate the velocity of a fluid?

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