Ashok Sapkota

Ashok Sapkota is a dedicated engineer currently serving at the Department of Water Resources and Irrigation in Nepal. With a strong educational background, Ashok completed his Bachelor's degree from the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Pulchowk Campus, Nepal. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Construction Management at the same prestigious institution.

Ashok's professional expertise lies in water resources and irrigation engineering, where he applies his knowledge to contribute to Nepal's water management and agricultural development.

Beyond his professional commitments, Ashok is passionate about sharing his engineering insights. He regularly writes blogs on various engineering topics, aiming to educate and inspire others in the field.

With a combination of practical experience, ongoing advanced education, and a drive to share knowledge, Ashok Sapkota represents the new generation of engineers working to shape Nepal's future.

A pipe, through which water is flowing is having diameters 40cm and 20cm at sections 1 and 2 respectively. The velocity of water at section 1 is 5m/s. Find the velocity head at sections 1 and 2 and also compute discharge.

A pipe, through which water is flowing is having diameters 40cm and 20cm at sections 1 and 2 respectively. The velocity of water at section 1 is 5m/s. Find the velocity head at sections 1 and 2 and also compute discharge.

Pipe Flow Velocity and Discharge Calculation Pipe Flow Velocity and Discharge Calculation Problem Statement A pipe, through which water is […]

A pipe, through which water is flowing is having diameters 40cm and 20cm at sections 1 and 2 respectively. The velocity of water at section 1 is 5m/s. Find the velocity head at sections 1 and 2 and also compute discharge. Read More »

A fluid is flowing in a 20cm diameter pipe at a pressure of 28 KN/m2 with a velocity of 2.4m/s. The elevation of center of pipe above a given datum is 4m. Find the total energy head above the given datum if the fluid is (a) water, (b) oil of sp gr 0.82, and (c) gas with a specific weight of 6.4 N/m3.

Total Energy Head Calculation for Different Fluids Problem Statement A fluid is flowing in a 20cm diameter pipe at a

A fluid is flowing in a 20cm diameter pipe at a pressure of 28 KN/m2 with a velocity of 2.4m/s. The elevation of center of pipe above a given datum is 4m. Find the total energy head above the given datum if the fluid is (a) water, (b) oil of sp gr 0.82, and (c) gas with a specific weight of 6.4 N/m3. Read More »

Oil with sp gr 0.75 is flowing through a 15cm diameter pipe under a pressure of 105KN/m2. If the total energy relative to a datum plane 2.5m below the center of the pipe is 18m, determine the flow rate of oil.

Oil Flow Rate Calculation Problem Statement Oil with specific gravity 0.75 is flowing through a 15 cm diameter pipe under

Oil with sp gr 0.75 is flowing through a 15cm diameter pipe under a pressure of 105KN/m2. If the total energy relative to a datum plane 2.5m below the center of the pipe is 18m, determine the flow rate of oil. Read More »

If u = ax, v = ay and w = -2az are the velocity components for a fluid flow, check whether they satisfy the continuity equation. If they do, is the flow rotational or irrotational? Also obtain equation of streamlines passing through the point (2, 2, 4).

Three-Dimensional Flow Analysis Problem Statement The velocity components in a three-dimensional flow are: u = ax v = ay w

If u = ax, v = ay and w = -2az are the velocity components for a fluid flow, check whether they satisfy the continuity equation. If they do, is the flow rotational or irrotational? Also obtain equation of streamlines passing through the point (2, 2, 4). Read More »

The velocity components in a two-dimensional flow are: u=8x^2 y-8/3 y^3, v=-8(xy)^2+8/3 x^3. Show that these velocity components represent a possible case of an irrotational flow.

Irrotational Flow Analysis Problem Statement The velocity components in a two-dimensional flow are: u = 8x²y – 8/3y³ v =

The velocity components in a two-dimensional flow are: u=8x^2 y-8/3 y^3, v=-8(xy)^2+8/3 x^3. Show that these velocity components represent a possible case of an irrotational flow. Read More »

If, for a two dimensional potential flow, the velocity potential is given by ϕ=4x(3y-4), determine the velocity at point (2, 3). Determine also the value of stream function ψ at point (2, 3).

Potential Flow Analysis Problem Statement If, for a two dimensional potential flow, the velocity potential is given by: φ =

If, for a two dimensional potential flow, the velocity potential is given by ϕ=4x(3y-4), determine the velocity at point (2, 3). Determine also the value of stream function ψ at point (2, 3). Read More »

The velocity potential (ϕ) is given by ϕ=x^2-y^2. Find the velocity components in x and y direction. Also show that ϕ represents a possible case of fluid flow.

The velocity potential (ϕ) is given by ϕ=x^2-y^2. Find the velocity components in x and y direction. Also show that

The velocity potential (ϕ) is given by ϕ=x^2-y^2. Find the velocity components in x and y direction. Also show that ϕ represents a possible case of fluid flow. Read More »

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