5.4.2.3 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Practice Questions
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What is a system in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about quantities of fluids we study.
Give an example of a control volume.
💡 Hint: Consider any defined area through which fluid moves.
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What defines a control volume in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how we define areas for analyzing fluid movement.
True or False: Computational methods are used primarily for very simple fluid flow problems.
💡 Hint: Consider the complexity of issues where computational methods shine.
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Challenge Problems
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A weather radar tower is subjected to wind speeds reaching 150 km/hr. Using both experimental and computational methods, outline the steps to determine the maximum drag force acting on the tower.
💡 Hint: Consider how real and simulated environments affect your analysis.
Explain how you would set up a control volume for a flow problem involving a submerged object in a fluid. Discuss boundary conditions and assumptions you might apply.
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on your submerged object and how they interact with the defined volume.
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