Question

For a three-tank system that has a Fanning friction factor that depends on velocity, numerical simulations will be required. If the Blasius equation is used as a model for the Fanning friction factor, write out the system of differential equations and describe how they would be solved numerically.

****Three tanks are interconnected by pipes leading from the bottom of each tank to the other two tanks. Two of the tanks are identical and have the diameter of 11". The diameter of the third tank is 13". The tanks will be filled with water to different heights, which will drive flow of water between the tanks.****

I know

f=0.079Re^(-0.25) and skin friction = 4Lf/D where v = v12+ v13 but I don't know what differntial equations you would use with the Blasius equation unless using stream functions and such. Can you please help me.

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