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Chapter 2 Problem 83P

Question

A rotating viscometer consists of two concentric cylinders - an inner cylinder of radius \(R_{i}\) rotating at angular velocity (rotation rate) \(\omega_{i}\), and a stationary outer cylinder of inside radius \(R_{o}\). In the tiny gap between the two cylinders is the fluid of viscosity \(\mu\). The length of the cylinders (into the page in Fig. P2-83) is \(L. L\) is large such that end effects are negligible (we can treat this as a two-dimensional problem). Torque (T) is required to rotate the inner cylinder at constant speed.

(a) Showing all of your work and algebra, generate an approximate expression for \(T\) as a function of the other variables.

(b) Explain why your solution is only an approximation. In particular, do you expect the velocity profile in the gap to remain linear as the gap becomes larger and larger (i.e., if the outer radius \(R_{o}\) were to increase, all else staying the same)?

Solution

Step 1 of 3

We have to calculate the torque required to rotate the inner cylinder at constant speed.

(a)

Given,

Inner radius of the cylinder \(=R_{i}\)

Outer radius of the cylinder \(=R_{o}\)

Let the speed of the inner cylinder be \(V\).

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

A rotating viscometer consists of two concentric cylinders

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