The Subtleties of Pipe Flow

If you put a thumb over your hose’s outlet, you get a faster jet, but how does that affect the flow rate? That’s the question Grady starts from in this Practical Engineering video exploring pipe flow physics. From continuity and control volumes to practical losses, he touches on both the theory and practice behind this all-important aspect of engineering. Pipe flow is often where engineering students begin their studies of fluids, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! (Video and image credit: Practical Engineering)