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Unread 02/16/2018, 04:41 PM   #14
Zalick
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Originally Posted by BeanAnimal View Post
It would appear that way at first, but in reality as long as the discharge is submerged, then the distance between the 2 water surfaces dictates the total siphon head. That is, the entire standpipe is at the same negative pressure and the flow rate remains the same regardless of valve placement. The same at least, ignoring differences in overall Reynolds cooeficnents between the two.
Does the placement affect the time it takes to clear air and achieve full siphon?


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