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Jul 1972
Hydraulic Network Analysis Using Linear Theory
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VIEW THE REPLYPublication: Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 98, Issue 7
Abstract
A method of analyzing flow distribution in hydraulic networks is presented. Basically, this method uses a linearized head loss term which allows a network of n pipes to be described by a set of n linear equations which can be solved simultaneously for the flow distribution. Because of the linear approximations used, several trials will be required to get an accurate solution. This method of analyzing hydraulic networks is characterized by an assured convergence which is very rapid when compared to other available methods. One reason for this is that it is possible to compute a fairly accurate initial flow distribution and no initial estimates are required. In addition, the method applies directly to both closed loop systems and open-closed loop systems. The method is also easy to program for solution on a digital computer.
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Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 98 • Issue 7 • July 1972
Pages: 1157 - 1170
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© 1972 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jul 1972
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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Don J. Wood, M.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
Carl O. A. Charles, AM.ASCE
Grad. Research Asst., Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
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