Practice Kinetic Energy Correction Factors in Different Flows - 24.4.2 | 24. Bernoulli Equation and its Applications | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is the kinetic energy correction factor (α)?

💡 Hint: Look for its significance in fluid flow calculations.

Question 2

Easy

What defines laminar flow?

💡 Hint: Consider the visual representation of such flow.

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Question 1

What does the kinetic energy correction factor account for?

  • Uniformity in flow
  • Non-uniform velocity distribution
  • Constant pressure

💡 Hint: Think about how velocity variations affect energy.

Question 2

True or False: In laminar flow, the kinetic energy correction factor is typically close to 1.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what the α value signifies in laminar flows.

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Question 1

Design a simple pipe system with varying flow rates. Describe how you would apply kinetic energy correction factors in your calculations?

💡 Hint: Use observational data and the flow characteristics to guide your corrections.

Question 2

Given a turbulent flow scenario with an average velocity of 6 m/s, calculate the kinetic energy correction factor and the total kinetic energy in the system.

💡 Hint: Remember to convert your variables consistently for accurate results.

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