20. Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Mechanical Engineering
This chapter covers the concept of conservation of momentum in fluid mechanics, focusing on its applications through Reynolds transport theorems and control volume analysis. Key topics include understanding force components, pressure distributions, and velocity distributions in steady and unsteady flows. The chapter emphasizes practical engineering applications and the simplifications that can be employed to solve fluid mechanics problems.
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What we have learnt
- Conservation of momentum is critical in analyzing fluid flow and forces acting on control volumes.
- Reynolds transport theorem provides a framework for relating system and control volume approaches in fluid mechanics.
- Momentum flux correction factors are essential for accurate calculations in non-uniform velocity distributions.
Key Concepts
- -- Conservation of Momentum
- A principle stating that the momentum of a closed system remains constant unless acted upon by external forces.
- -- Reynolds Transport Theorem
- A theorem that provides a relationship between the rate of change of a property in a control volume and the flux of that property across the control surface.
- -- Momentum Flux Correction Factor
- A factor used to correct the momentum flux calculation in cases of non-uniform velocity distribution across a cross-section.
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