Verify that the momentum correction factor for fully developed, laminar flow in a circular tube is 4/3.
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Question
A simple flow system to be used for steady-flow tests consistsof a constant head tank connected to a length of 4-mm-diametertubing as shown in Fig. P6.89. The liquid has a viscosity of0.015 N s/m2, a density of 1200 kg/m3, and discharges into theatmosphere with a mean velocity of 2 m/s. (a) Verify that the flowwill be laminar. (b) The flow is fully developed in the last 3 m ofthe tube. What is the pressure at the pressure gage? (c) What is themagnitude of the wall shearing stress, rz, in the fully developedregion?
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The first step in solving 6.9.3 problem number 3 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: A simple flow system to be used for steady-flow tests consistsof a constant head tank connected to a length of 4-mm-diametertubing as shown in Fig. P6.89. The liquid has a viscosity of0.015 N s/m2, a density of 1200 kg/m3, and discharges into theatmosphere with a mean velocity of 2 m/s. (a) Verify that the flowwill be laminar. (b) The flow is fully developed in the last 3 m ofthe tube. What is the pressure at the pressure gage? (c) What is themagnitude of the wall shearing stress, rz, in the fully developedregion?
From the textbook chapter Steady, Laminar Flow in Circular Tubes you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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