15.4.4 - Deformable Control Volume
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What are the three types of control volumes?
💡 Hint: Think about how each volume interacts with the fluid.
Define a fixed control volume.
💡 Hint: Consider its behavior over time.
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What does a fixed control volume do?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of 'fixed'.
True or False: A deformable control volume maintains its shape.
💡 Hint: Remember the term 'deformable' indicates change.
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In a tank, water flows in at a rate of 5 L/min and flows out at 3 L/min. If the initial volume of water is 50 L, what is the volume after 10 minutes?
💡 Hint: Use mass balance principles to find the final volume.
Discuss how the conservation of mass is applied in environmental engineering, particularly in wastewater treatment.
💡 Hint: Consider inflow and outflow in your answer.
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