Me Review: Von Eric A. Damirez, M.SC
Me Review: Von Eric A. Damirez, M.SC
1 𝑟𝑒𝑦𝑛 = 1 𝑝𝑠𝑖 − 𝑠
Viscosity
Kinematic viscosity (µk)
𝜇"
𝜇! =
𝜌
Viscosity
Kinematic viscosity (µk)
𝑐𝑚!
1 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑘𝑒 = 1
𝑠
Problem Solving
A fluid (s.g.=0.978) has an absolute viscosity of 0.00402
poise. Find the dynamic viscosity in Pa-s and the kinematic
viscosity in stokes.
Compressible/Incompressible Fluid
Compressible fluids are the fluids with
variable density. Incompressible fluid are
the fluids with constant density. They could
be liquids and gases. Although there is no
such thing in reality as an incompressible
fluid, we use this term where the change in
density with pressure is so small as to be
negligible.
Incompressible Fluid
Problem Solving
If atmospheric air 14.7 psia and 60°F at sea level, what is the
pressure at 12000 ft altitude if air is incompressible. Note: At
60°F ; the density of air is 0.0763 Ibm/ft3; P1 = 14.7 psia
Compressible Fluid
Problem Solving
If atmospheric air 14.7 psia and 60°F at sea level, what is the
pressure at 12000 ft altitude if air is compressible. Note: At
60°F ; the density of air is 0.0763 Ibm/ft3; P1 = 14.7 psia
Reynolds Number (Re)
It is defined as the ratio of inertial force and
viscous force
𝐷𝑣𝜌
𝑅𝑒 =
𝜇"
Reynolds Number (Re)
𝑅𝑒 ≤ 2000 𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟
2000 < 𝑅𝑒 < 4000 (𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛)
𝑅𝑒 ≥ 4000 (𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏𝑢𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡)
Problem Solving
A fluid, with a viscosity of 2.5x10-5 ft2/s, is flowing inside a 3
in diameter pipe at 1 fps. Determine the type of flow.
Friction Factor
For laminar flow in all pipes for all fluids, the
value of the friction factor is
64
𝑓=
𝑅𝑒
Friction Factor
For smooth pipes, Blasius suggest, for
Reynolds number between 3000 and
100000
0.316
𝑓 = #.!%
𝑅𝑒
Friction head loss
𝐷 = 4𝑅!
Hydraulic Radius
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑙𝑢𝑖𝑑
𝑅# =
𝑊𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟
Problem Solving
Find the friction head loss for 10 m long rectangular channel
(1.5 m by 2.25 m) where the water flow rate is 10 m3/s.
Assume Re=1000.
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