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Chapter 4 Problem 54P

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Problem 54P

Using the results from Prob. 4‒55 and the fundamental definition of linear strain rate (the rate of increase in length per unit length), develop an expression for the linear strain rate in the x-direction (εxx) of fluid particles located on the centerline of the channel. Compare your result to the general expression for Ɛxx in terms of the velocity field, i.e., Ɛxx = ∂u/∂x. (Hint: Take the limit as time t→ 0. You may need to apply a truncated series expansion for  e bt.)

PROBLEM 4-55: Converging duct flow is modeled by the steady, two-dimensional velocity field of problem 4 - 17. Since the flow is symmetric about the x-axis, line segment AB along the x-axis remains on the axis, but stretches from length  to length  as it flows along the channel centerline (see Figure A). Generate an analytical expression for the change in length of the line segment, . (Hint: Use the result of Prob. 4-51.)

PROBLEM 4-17: Consider steady, incompressible, two-dimensional flow through a converging duct (Fig. B). A simple approximate velocity field for this flow is

        

Where U0 is the horizontal speed at x = 0. Note that this equation ignores viscous effects along the walls but is a reasonable approximation throughout the majority of the flow field. Calculate the material acceleration for fluid particles passing through this duct. Give your answer in two ways: (1) as acceleration components ax and ay  and (2) as acceleration vector

FIGURE A:

FIGURE B:

Solution

ANSWER:

Step 1:-

By definition, the volumetric strain rate is,

   .

Where we can ignore the last two terms as it’s asked about linear strain.

So, this can be written as,

      .

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

Using the results from Prob. 4?55 and the fundamental

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