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EGL’s & HGL’s. Hydraulic Gradient Line – HGL. Tap a pipe (containing flowing water) with a piezometer. HGL’s – many piezometers. Why does the height decrease in successive piezo tubes?. HGL’s – many piezometers. Energy Gradient Line – EGL.
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Hydraulic Gradient Line – HGL • Tap a pipe (containing flowing water) with a piezometer
HGL’s – many piezometers Why does the height decrease in successive piezo tubes?
Energy Gradient Line – EGL • Tap a pipe (containing flowing water) with a stagnation tube
EGL vs. HGL • What is the difference? EGL HGL