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Q: Three cast-iron pipes are laid in parallel with these dimensions:
Pipe 1: L1 = 800 m d1 = 12 cm
Pipe 2: L2 = 600 m d2 = 8 cm
Pipe 3: L3 = 900 m d3 = 10 cm
The total flow rate is 200 m3/h of water at 20°C. Determine
(a) the flow rate in each pipe; and
b) the pressure drop across the system.