
Pump head requirement: Closed vs Open loop • Physics Forums
May 14, 2014 · In a closed loop system, the pump's head requirement is indeed lower than in an open loop system, assuming equal pipe friction losses. The static head in a closed loop can …
Open vs. Closed System: Putnam's Definition - Physics Forums
Jul 14, 2006 · Putnam's assertion that "every ordinary open system realizes every abstract finite automaton" raises questions about the definitions of open and closed systems in …
Standing waves - which instruments are closed-closed, open …
Dec 15, 2010 · A flute is open at both ends and produces a full set of harmonics. There is an antinode at both ends and the fundamental frequency has a wavelength twice the length of the …
Open loop vs Closed loop Transfer Functions - Physics Forums
Oct 19, 2014 · The discussion centers around the differences between open-loop and closed-loop transfer functions, specifically how poles are affected when transitioning from one to the other. …
In a closed system does pressure vary with elevation?
May 13, 2011 · In a closed piping system, pressure at the top is generally lower than at the bottom due to hydrostatic pressure, which decreases by approximately 1 psi for every 2.31 feet of …
Is the universe an open or a closed system? - Physics Forums
Sep 13, 2008 · The discussion centers on whether the universe is an open or closed system in terms of thermodynamics and entropy. A closed system is isolated from external influences, …
Flow Work vs PdV Work: Is PdV Valid for Both Closed & Open …
Jun 10, 2014 · Hello friends, Referring to the attachment it can be clearly understood that flow work in an open system is a form of the PdV work defined as the boundary work or …
Coffee cup, bomb calorimeter: Open, closed, or isolated?
Dec 2, 2014 · Is a coffee cup usually considered to be a closed system? Why or why not? Does it matter that steam or hot coffee may be evaporating? (I think the steam is usually considered to …
Understanding Vapor Pressure in Open Systems - Physics Forums
Apr 16, 2015 · In a closed system, when a single chemical species is present, the vapor pressure equals the pressure above the liquid, and no bubble formation occurs at equilibrium. In an …
Understanding the Difference Between Open and Closed Loop …
Oct 11, 2005 · A closed loop is a system in which the output of one or more elements is compared to some other signal to provide an actuating signal to control the output of the loop. So …