A combination of two or more pipes connected between two points so that the discharge divides at the first junction and re-joins at the next is known as _________.

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  1. pipes in parallel
  2. pipes in series
  3. pipes in horizontal
  4. pipes in vertical

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Option 1 : pipes in parallel
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Concept:

Pipe in Series:

  • Pipes are said to be in series if they are connected end to end (in continuation with each other) so that the fluid flows in a continuous line without any branching. The volume rate of flow through the pipes in series is the same throughout.

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Pipe in parallel:

  • Pipes are said to be in parallel when they are so connected that the flow from pipe branches divides into two or more separate pipes and then reunites into a single pipe.

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