For fully-developed turbulent flow in a pipe:
u u rR
n
max 1
1
where n varies from 6 to 10 depending on the flow Reynolds number and umax is the velocity on the pipe axis.
Let s rR
ds drR
r R s 1 1;
Q R u nn n
n nR u n
n n
22 1 1
1 2 12
1 2 12
2 2
maxmax
u n
n nuave
21 2 1
2
max
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u
d
r
n = 7 in most cases (1/7th power-law velocity distribution in fully-developed turbulent pipe flow)
with n = 7
u uave
2 498 15 max
u u uave 98
1204960max max
Flow along curved streamlines
Fluid is accelerated both along the streamline (in the s-direction) and normal to the streamlines (in the n-direction)
Velocity field:
V V s t ,
Accleration:
a a DV
DtV
dtV
Vss
(along streamline)
Acceleration normal to the streamline:
adt
Vs
dsdt
VVs
ds dnn
1 1
sin
d is small sin d dds =Rd; ds is small
adt
VVs
s ddt
VVs
sdsR
VR
dsdt Rdt
Vs
dsn
1 1 1 2
(second-order term)
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s
R
Radius of
d
s = st = t streamlin
e
Centre of curvature
C
dsd
s = s + ds
6.34 Water flows steadily up a vertical 0.1 m diameter pipe and out the nozzle, which is 0.05m in diameter, discharging to atmospheric pressure. The stream velocity at the nozzle exit must be 20m/sec. Calculate the gage pressure required at section (1), assuming frictionless flow.
Given: Flow is steady
Frictionless flow can be assumed
Working fluid is water Flow is incompressible
From the foregoing, Bernoulli’s equation can be applied along a streamline
Central streamline is chosen
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1
2V2
Datum
4 m
Flow
Continuity:
6.36 Water may be considered to flow without friction through the siphon. The water flow rate is 0.03m3/sec, its temperature is 20C, and the pipe diameter is 75 mm. Compute the maximum allowable height, h, so that the pressure at point A is above the vapor pressure of the water.
Given: Flow without friction frictionless flow
Flow of water incompressible flow
Assume: Flow is steady
Bernoulli’s equation can be applied along a streamline from (1) to (2)
(since tank >> delivery pipe)
(see handout)
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hz
D = 75
flo
A
1
Continuity: Q V A V Q
AmA A A
A
0 030 075
4
6 7923.
.. / sec
h mmax .7 73
6.53 The flow system of parallel disks shown contains water. As a first approximation, friction may be neglected. Determine the volume flow rate and the pressure at point (C). (R = 300mm and rc = 150mm.)
Given: Flow of water incompressible flow
Friction may be neglected frictionless flow
Assume: Container much larger than space between the disks V1 0 flow is steady
Bernoulli’s equation can be applied along a streamline from (1) to (2)
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C z
1
R
rC
r1
H = 1.5 mm
2
H = 1 m
V
g V m22
221 2 9 81 1 4 43. . / sec
Volume flow rate: Q A V RhV m 2 2 232 2 0 3 0 0015 4 43 0 0125 . . . . / sec
Continuity: A V A V Q V
QA
Qr h
mc c cc c
2 2 20 0125
2 015 0 00158 86
.
. .. / sec
Bernoulli’s equation applied along a streamline from (C) to (2)
6.45 An Indianapolis racing car travels at a maximum speed of 350 km/hr. A pressure gage attached to the airfoil reads -50mm of water (gage). Estimate the air speed relative to the car at that location.
Compressibility effects in air become significant when the local speed is more than 30% of the speed of sound at the prevailing temperature c k RT c m s : /340 .
Flow is incompressible
Let flow observer be located on the wing Flow appears steady to the observer
Flow outside the boundary layer can be treated as inviscid, i.e., frictionless
Bernoulli’s equation can be applied along a streamline
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But
V m13503 6
97 2 .
. / sec
(relative to the wing)
4.58 A jet of water issuing from a stationary nozzle at 15m/sec (Aj =0.05m2) strikes a turning vane mounted on a cart as shown. The vane turns the jet through angle =50. Determine the value of M required to hold the cart stationary.
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V1
p1p2
V22
1
Assumptions
Flow is steadyFlow at (i) and (e) is uniformNo drag forces at the vane
Momentum equation for the C.V.:
(Steady flow) x-component of the momentum equation:
T 1000 0 05 15 15 15 50 1000 015 15 502. cos . cos
T N Mg 4020 since cart stays stationary
4.78 A turning vane, which deflects the water through 60, is attached to the cart under the conditions of Problem 4.57. Determine the tension in the wire holding the cart stationary and the force of the vane on the cart.
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M
Ry
= 50o
Ty
x
i
Mg
CV
T
e
Assumptions
No drag forces on the vaneFlow is uniform at (i) and (e)
Given
Flow is steady, level in tank is held constantFlow of water = constantMomentum equation for the C.V.
(Steady flow)
x-component of the momentum equation for C.V.a
F Nxa 1000 600 10 10 10 60 306 cos
Fxa = Tension in wire holding cart = 30N
x-component of the momentum equation for C.V.b:
Force ( Px ) of vane on cart in the x-direction = -(Force of cart on vane=Fxb)
P F Nx xb 30
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Fy
b
= 60o
e a
i b
CVa
e bCVb
Fxa
Fx
b
x
y
y-component of the momentum equation for C.V.b:
Force (Py) of vane on cart in the y-direction = -(Force of cart on vane=Fyb)
4.80 A conical spray head is shown. The fluid is water and the exit stream is uniform. Evaluate (a) the thickness of the spray sheet at 400mm radius and (b) the axial force exerted by the spray head on the supply pipe.
Assumptions
Flow is uniform at (i) and (e)Flow is steady
Given
Flow of water =const
(a) Conservation of mass for steady flow:
Q V A V A Rti i e e ( ) .10 2 0 03
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x
y
= 30o
= 30o
CVRx
pig
D = 300
Q = 0.03
V = 10
i
e
p1 = 150 kPa
V Ai i 0 03.
t m mm 0 03
10 2 0 41194 10 11943.
.. .
(b) Momentum equation for the C.V.
(Steady flow)
x-component of the momentum equation for C.V.:
R Nx 1000 150 10134
0 3 1000 0 03 0 424 10 30 3605. . . . sin
Axial force (Ps) of spray head on supply pipe = -(axial force of supply pipe on spray head = Rx) P R N Ns x 3605 3605
4.106 Experimental measurements are made in a low-speed air jet to determine the drag force on a circular cylinder. Velocity measurements at two sections, where the pressure is uniform and equal, give the results shown. Evaluate the drag force on the cylinder, per unit width.
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U = 50 m/sec = 1.2 kg/m3
D = 30 mma = 2.2D
u Uya
y a
sin ;
2
0
u = U; y > a
Assumptions
Flow is steadyFlow is incompressible since flow is low
Conservation of mass for steady flow
m m m m1 2 3 4 0
U w a m uwdy ma
2 2 02 0 4
m m U w a uwdy U u wdya a
2 4 0 02 2 2
Momentum equation for the c.v.:
F F
tV dV V V dAs B
V A
(Steady flow)
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x
y
U D
1
2
3
4
u
U
a
CV
Rx
x-component of the momentum equation: R F U m m U w a U u wdyx Bx
a ( )2 4
2
02 2
R U m m u U wdyx
a 2 4
2 2
02
R U Uu wdy u U wdy u u U wdyx
a a a 2 2 22
0
2 2
0 0
Drag force on cylinder (FD) = -(force of cylinder on the c.v. = Rx)
FD = -Rx
F u U u wdy u U u wdyD
a a 2 2
0 0
Fw
U uU
uU
dyD a
2 12
0 u
Uya
sin
2
Fw
Uya
ya
dyD a
2
21
22
0
sin sin
y
ad
ady
2 2
Fw
U a dD 2 1 22
02
sin sin
Fw
D Nm541.
4.134 A jet of water is directed against a vane, which could be a blade in a turbine or in any other piece of hydraulic machinery. The water leaves the stationary 50 mm diameter nozzle with a speed of 20 m/sec and enters the vane tangent to the surface at A. The inside surface of the vane at B makes angle = 150o with the x direction. Compute the force that must be applied to maintain the vane speed constant at U = 5 m/sec.
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Assumptions
Flow is steadyFlow is uniform at ‘i’ and ‘e’No drag forces at the vane
Momentum equation for the c.v.:
F F
tV dV V V dAs B
V A
(Steady flow)
x-component of the momentum equation:
R F u V A Q V Vx B x xi xei
e
.
R A V U V U V Ux cos
Velocity is referenced to the C.V.
Rx
10004
501000
20 5 1 1502
2 cos
R Nx 824 4.
y-component of the momentum equation:
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Ry
= V
y
x
i
CV
e
Rx
U = 5
R Mgy
10004
501000
20 5 0 1502
2 sin
R Mg Ny ( . )220 9
R i j N N ( . . ) .824 4 220 9 8535 165
4.144 Consider a single vane, with turning angle , moving horizontally at constant speed, U, under the influence of an impinging jet as in Problem 4.135. The absolute speed of the jet is V. Obtain general expressions for the resultant force and power that the vane could produce. Show that the power is maximized when U = V/3.
Assumptions:
Flow is steadyFlow is uniform at (i) and (e)No drag forces at the vane
Momentum equation for the c.v.:
F F
tV dV V V dAs B
V A
(Steady flow)
x-component of the momentum equation:
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Rx
V
y
x
i
CV
U
e
R A V U V U V Ux cos
R A V Ux 2 1cos
Resultant force exerted by vane (Kx) = -(force of cart on vane = Rx)
K R A V Ux x 2 1 cos
Power produced by vane: cosW K U A V U Uout x 2 1
For maximum power:
A V VU U1 4 3 02 2 cos
V U V U U V or U V 3 0
3
FLOW OVER A VANE (Divided Flow)
Assumptions
No drag force at the vaneFlow is steadyFlow is incompressibleFlow is uniform at the inlet and exits
Momentum equation for the c.v.
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CV
V1
A1
t
vane
Fn
A2V2
V0A0
V0
n
V0sinV0cos
(steady flow)
Momentum equation in the t-direction:
0 0 0 1 1 2 2Q V V Q V Qcos
V V V0 1 2 (no drag!)
Q Q Q0 1 2cos (1)
Conservation of mass for steady flow:
Q Q Q Q Q Q0 1 2 0 1 20 (2)
Solve (1) & (2) simultaneously
10
20
21
21cos ; cos
Line of action of the normal force
h = width
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CV
V1
b1
t
Fn
b2V2
V0
n
n fb0
O
n h
b V b V
Ffn
1
21
22
22
2
2
n-component of the momentum equation:
n
hV b b
hb V
b b
bf
0
21
22
2
0 02
12
22
02 2sin sin
Momentum flux correction factor
Consider flow through a duct of constant area, A
flow is incompressible
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c
Vave
M Mactual ideal
correction factor
12
Au
VdA
aveA
4.146 Water, in a 100mm diameter jet with speed of 30 m/sec to the right, is deflected by a cone that moves to the left at 15 m/sec. Determine (a) the thickness of the jet sheet at a radius of 200mm and (b) the external horizontal force needed to move the cone.
Assumptions
Flow is steadyFlow is uniform at (i) and (e)No drag force at the cone
Given
Flow of water = const
Conservation of mass for steady flow:
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Rx
= 60o
Vj
y
xi
CV
VC
e
cone
Momentum equation for the c.v.:
(steady flow)
x-component of the momentum equation:
Rx = 7952 N
4.153 A steady jet of water is used to propel a small cart along a horizontal track as shown. Total resistance to motion of the cart assembly is given by FD=kU2, where k = 0.92 N sec2/m2. Evaluate the acceleration of the cart at the instant when its speed is U=10m/sec.
Assumptions
No drag forces at the vaneFlow is uniform at (i) and (e)
Given
Flow is steady
Momentum equation for the c.v.
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= V
y
x
i
CV
e
FDU = 10.0
V = 30.0 m/s
D = 25.0
M = 15.0
(flow is steady)
x-component of the momentum equation:
a m0
2 2 2
20 92 10 1000 30 10
40 025 15
15135
. . .. / sec
Example: Neglecting losses, determine the force needed to hold the Y shown in place. Assume the Y to be in a horizontal plane.
Assumptions
Flow is steady
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CV
Rx
Ry
500 L/s
300 L/s
200 L/s
F1
F2
F3
1
2
3
p1 = 60 kPa
20o30o
30 cm
45 cm
15 cm
y
x
Flow is uniform at 1,2 & 3
Given
Water as working fluid = const
Conservation of mass
since = const
Flow is assumed uniform
VA Q Q Q Q Q 0 01 2 3
since (1) is an inlet
Bernoulli is used along a central streamline from (1) to (2) and from (1) to (3) to obtain the pressures p2 & p3
Note: flow is frictionless along the central streamlines since the rate of shear (du/dy) is zero there. Flow has been assumed steady and water is the working fluid which is incompressible
z z z1 2 3 0 (Y is in the horizontal plane)
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Similarly,
x-component of the momentum equation for a c.v.
(V1x = 0)
F F R Q V Q Vx x x x x2 3 2 2 3 3
3954 2 30 152 20 1000 0 3 4 24 30 0 2 1132 20. cos . cos . . cos . . cos Rx
y-component of the momentum equation for a c.v.
F F F R Q V Q V Q Vy y y y y y y1 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 3
F F F R Q V Q V Q Vy y y y1 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 330 20 sin sin
Ry
9542 6 3954 2 30 15 2 20 10 05 314 10 0 3 4 24 30
0 2 10 1132 20
3 3
3
. . sin . sin . . . . sin
. . sin
R Ny 7720
Force needed to hold Y in place:
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R i j N 2384 7720 or R N8080
Problem 4.196 (Fox & McDonald, 4th edition)
CVI for linear momentum equationCVII for conservation of mass
Given
Ac/Ae = 10, Vc(t) = V0-ktM0 is the initial massWater is the working fluid = const
Assumption
Flow is uniform at (e) & (c)
Conservation of mass for the CVI
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VC = V0 - kt
O xy
CV
CVII
c
ex
y
(since flow is assumed uniform at (e) & (c) )
A V A V V VAA
V ktc c e e e cc
e
0 10 0 (a)
Conservation of mass for the CVII
d Mdt
V Ad Mdt
V Ae e e e 0
d Mdt
V kt A mc 0
M M A V t k tc
0 0
2
2 (b)
Momentum equation for the c.v.II Consider the y-component
Mg a Mt
MV V my y e y0
V V m dMdte y e ,
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Mg a M MdVdt
V dMdt
V myy
y e0
aMgM
MM
dVdt
mM
V Vyy
y e0
V V ktdVdt
kyy 0
a g k mM
V V k
V kt A VVV
M V t k t Agy e y
c ye
y
c
0
0
0 02
1
12
(c)
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