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Chapter 2 Problem 109P

Question

Problem 109P

Consider laminar flow of a Newtonian fluid of viscosity μ between two parallel plates. The flow is one-dimensional, and the velocity profile is given as u(y) = 4umax[y/h − (y/h)2], where y is the vertical coordinate from the bottom surface, h is the distance between the two plates, and umax is the maximum flow velocity that occurs at midplane. Develop a relation for the drag force exerted on both. by the fluid in the flow direction per unit area of the plates.

Solution

Solution 109P

Step 1

Here, a fluid is flowing between two parallely placed plates. We have to develop a relation for the drag force exerted on both plates by the fluid.

Here, they have provided the velocity profile,

The equation for the drag force can be written as,

Where, -Wall shear stress at the pipe surface

              - Surface area of the pipe

We can draw the diagram,

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Title Fluid Mechanics 2 
Author Yunus A. Cengel, John M. Cimbala
ISBN 9780071284219

Consider laminar flow of a Newtonian fluid of viscosity ?

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