A pressure quantity survey was conducted at two stations in a drift dipping at 12°. The following information was recorded:
|
STATION 1 |
STATION 2
|
Dimensions of airway |
2.4 m x 5.5 m |
2.5 m x 5.5 m |
Velocity |
3.20 m/s |
3.07 m/s |
Pressure |
99750 N/m2 |
98750 N/m2 |
Distance between stations, measured down the drift: 800 m
Taking the density of air as 1.2 kg/m3, calculate the frictional pressure drop along the drift and hence the average friction factor. (10 marks)