20.2.2 - Control Volume Considerations
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What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: Think about where fluid would be analyzed.
Define mass conservation in fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: Recall the formula A1V1 = A2V2.
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What does a control volume help analyze?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of control volumes.
True or False: Energy loss in a fluid system is always negligible.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of forces acting on fluid.
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Given a system with two different diameter pipes connected consecutively, derive the velocity at point B using Bernoulli’s equation while considering friction losses.
💡 Hint: Consider the energy at the two points and how friction alters flow.
Analyze how changing a gate valve to a globe valve in a fluid system affects overall efficiency and energy loss.
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of different shapes on fluid behavior.
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