CTC 450 - Homework 4

Fluid Statics: Pressure and Pressure Head

1a. What is the hydraulics head in feet equivalent to 45 psi?

1b. What is the static pressure equivalent to 100 feet of head?

2.  If the pressure in a water main is 50 psi, what is the remaining pressure at a faucet in a building 30’ above the main, assuming a head loss of 20 psi in the service connection?

3a. What is the hydraulic head in meters equivalent to 320 kPa?

3b. What is the static pressure equivalent to 40m of head?