Flow in Charged Pipes: Losses and Equations

This lecture covers the fundamental equations related to flow in charged pipes, focusing on linear and local pressure losses, energy dissipation, and hydraulic constructions. It discusses the impact of distributed driving forces, strictures, enlargements, and special parts on load losses. The presentation delves into the concept of load losses proportional to the available mechanical energy, emphasizing the transformation of energy into heat due to internal friction. The lecture also explores the resistance of pipe walls, the significance of pressure drops, and the determination of the coefficient of friction using the Colebrook-White formula.