22.5.2 - Pressure Distribution
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Introduction to Bernoulli's Equation
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Today, we will discuss Bernoulli's equation. Can anyone tell me what you understand about it so far?
I think it's about how fluids move and how pressure changes with speed?
Exactly! Bernoulli's equation relates velocity and pressure. In fact, it illustrates energy conservation in fluid flow.
What are the main assumptions needed to use this equation?
Great question, Student_2! We assume the flow is steady, incompressible, and there are no friction losses. This helps simplify our calculations.
Could you give an example of where we use this in real-life?
Absolutely! One classic example is in the design of aircraft wings. The shape allows air to move faster over the top of the wing, resulting in lower pressure, which causes lift.
In summary, Bernoulli's equation enables us to connect speed, pressure, and height in fluid systems.
Applications of Bernoulli's Principles
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Now, let's dive into some applications. Can anyone think of practical uses of Bernoulli's equation?
I know it is used in blood flow measurements!
Correct! Bernoulli's principle helps us understand how pressure and velocity interact in blood vessels. This knowledge is vital in medical diagnostics.
What about boats and ships?
Good point! In naval architecture, Bernoulli's principles guide the design of hull shapes for optimal hydrodynamics. We want efficient flow to minimize drag.
So remember, Bernoulli’s equation is not just theoretical; it has significant implications across various fields!
Experimental Verification
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Let's talk about how we can verify Bernoulli's equations in the lab. Has anyone been involved in such experiments?
Yes! We use venture meters, right?
Absolutely! Venture meters measure pressure changes as fluid flows through narrowing and widening sections. This is a practical application of Bernoulli’s principles.
What results can we expect from these experiments?
You should observe that as the cross-sectional area decreases, velocity increases, and pressure decreases, confirming Bernoulli’s equation.
In summary, experimental verification is crucial. It helps bridge theory and practical understanding in fluid mechanics.
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Bernoulli's equations play a critical role in understanding fluid dynamics, showcasing the relationship between pressure, velocity, and potential energy in fluid flow. The section emphasizes the assumptions underlying the equations, the applications in real-world scenarios, and the significance of energy conservation in fluid mechanics.
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In fluid mechanics, the Bernoulli equation serves as a bridge connecting pressure, velocity, and elevation of a flow field. The foundational concept lies in energy conservation principles, where energy within a fluid system must remain constant unless acted upon by external forces. The Bernoulli equation represents the trade-offs between kinetic energy (due to flow velocity), potential energy (related to elevation in the field), and pressure energy.
The section emphasizes the fundamental assumptions that apply to Bernoulli's principles, particularly focusing on incompressible, steady, and frictionless flow conditions. Under these assumptions, Bernoulli’s equation simplifies to highlight the essential relationships among velocity, pressure, and elevation. Moreover, real-world applications are discussed, such as in aircraft wing lifts and blood flow dynamics, illustrating how an increase in fluid velocity correlates with a decrease in pressure and vice versa. The section concludes with the essential practice of verifying Bernoulli's equations in experimental conditions, emphasizing the importance of computational fluid dynamics in today’s engineering practices.
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Introduction to Pressure and Velocity Relationship
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For nearly horizontal streamtube (blood vein)
\[ \frac{p_1}{\rho} + \frac{v_1^2}{2g} + z_1 = \frac{p_2}{\rho} + \frac{v_2^2}{2g} + z_2 \]
We can look it, there is a relationship between the pressure and the velocity. So, wherever the pressure increases, the definite the velocity has to decrease or the velocity increases, the pressure decreases.
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This equation illustrates the principle of conservation of energy along a streamline, specifically for fluids. When the pressure (p) in a fluid increases, the kinetic energy (related to its velocity, v) must decrease to conserve energy, and vice versa. This implies there’s a trade-off between pressure and velocity in a fluid flow. For example, in a blood vessel, when there’s a restriction, the blood pressure increases, and the velocity decreases, and vice versa when the vessel widens.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a garden hose. When you cover part of the hose with your thumb, the pressure builds up at that point (you feel it push back), and the water shoots out faster at the end where it's free. This illustrates how a small area increases speed while the pressure in the narrower area goes up.
Understanding Flow Mechanisms
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So, those relationships, you can look it from this relationship, which is observed many of the times, okay. Most often I can go back to the cyclonic disasters...
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In times of cyclonic storms, the wind velocity increases significantly which can result in lower pressure on the roof. Since the pressure outside the house could be lower than the pressure inside (due to rapid air movement), this pressure difference can lift the roof off. This phenomenon occurs due to the varying velocities and resultant pressures acting on structures in storm conditions.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine blowing across the top of a piece of paper. The paper rises because the air moving faster across its top decreases the pressure above it, while the pressure beneath the paper stays higher, creating lift. In a storm, a similar principle can lift much heavier structures!
Applications of Bernoulli's Principle
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If you look at the three mechanisms from a blot bend to the lifting of roof or lifting a wing of an aircraft, all are linked and we solved with a very simple concept of Bernoulli equations.
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Bernoulli's principle has practical applications in various fields, including aviation and civil engineering. For aircraft, the wings are designed such that air flows faster over the top of the wing than underneath it, decreasing pressure above the wing and allowing lift. Similarly, in plumbing and fluid systems, Bernoulli’s principle helps in analyzing and predicting flow behavior.
Examples & Analogies
Consider how a paper airplane flies. If designed correctly, the wings create varying air speeds above and below, producing lift and allowing it to fly. Just like this, aircraft wings utilize the same principles of fluid dynamics to achieve lift and fly effectively.
Verifying Bernoulli's Equation through Experimentation
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This is what the verification of Bernoulli equations in fluid mechanics lab in IIT, Guwahati. If you look at these ones, it has two tubes to maintaining the contents in supply heads...
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In a laboratory, experiments can validate Bernoulli's equation by measuring pressures at different points along a fluid flow path. By using devices like venturi meters that change the diameter of the pipe, you can observe how pressure drops as velocity increases in a converging section of the tube. This lends practical evidence to the theoretical concepts of fluid mechanics.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine running water through a garden hose that narrows at one point; you can feel it push back harder as it speeds up in the narrow part. This is the same principle we verify in experiments by measuring pressure and flow rates, confirming Bernoulli's equation in action.
Key Concepts
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Energy Conservation in Fluids: The principle that energy in fluid flow must remain constant unless acted upon.
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Pressure-Velocity Relationship: The inverse relationship observed in fluid flow where increases in fluid velocity lead to decreases in pressure.
Examples & Applications
The lift generated by airplane wings is a classic example of Bernoulli's equation in action, where faster air over the wing results in lower pressure than the air beneath.
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Pressure drops as the speed goes high, lift lifts a wing to soar the sky.
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Imagine a river flowing smoothly, as it narrows between rocks, it speeds up and splashes higher, while behind its calm bank is under pressure.
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PVE: Pressure, Velocity, Elevation - remember these three to solve all fluid situations!
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Steady
Incompressible
Mass conservation
Pressure
Lift
Energy.
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Glossary
- Bernoulli's Equation
A principle that describes the conservation of energy in flowing fluids, relating pressure, velocity, and elevation.
- Incompressible Flow
A type of fluid flow where the fluid density remains constant, often assumed in liquid flow.
- Steady Flow
A flow condition where fluid properties at a point do not change over time.
- Pressure Head
The height of a fluid column that would produce a specific pressure at a given point.
- Venture Meter
A device used to measure the flow rate of fluid by observing changes in pressure across different cross-sectional areas.
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