Branching Pipes: Three-Reservoirs

Problem

T.E
Res. A .L
Res. B
Q1 pD
Q
D 2
1 L1 γ
F L 2
F2
1 D2
H
D Q Res. C H
3 B
A D
3 L
ZD 3 F
3 HC

Datum
 Branching Pipes: Three-Reservoir
Problem
We have three cases:
1- Flow from A,B to C
Q1 + Q2 = Q3
2- Flow from A to B,C
Q1 = Q2 + Q3
3- Flow from A to C
Q1 = Q3 and Q2 = 0 ( H.G.L at BJ horizontal )

The slope of the hydraulic gradient line gives the direction of flow