18.1.4 - Lecture No. – 09
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Define the Reynolds transport theorem.
💡 Hint: Think about how we relate volume and flow.
What differentiates steady flow from unsteady flow?
💡 Hint: Relate it to how the system behaves over time.
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What theorem serves as the basis for the conservation of momentum application in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how we analyze quantities in control volumes.
True or False: In steady flow, the fluid properties at a point do not change over time.
💡 Hint: Relate this back to basic definitions of flow types.
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A flow system has two inlets with known flow rates. If the outlet flow rate is measured, derive an expression for momentum change in the system.
💡 Hint: Start by calculating total inflow and outflow.
Consider the impact of varying pipe diameters on flow velocity in a branching system. Calculate the velocities and determine the momentum flux correction factor needed for accuracy.
💡 Hint: Analyze the change in velocity with respect to area.
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