22 - Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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What is the hydraulic diameter and how is it calculated?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula: Hydraulic Diameter = 4A/P
What does the Moody chart represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps with flow prediction.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of Nikuradse's experiments?
💡 Hint: What was his main focus in experimental design?
True or False: Turbulent flow is characterized by smooth, orderly flow.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of laminar and turbulent flow.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a turbulent flow with a Reynolds number of 3.5 million in a square duct with a side length of 0.5 m, calculate the hydraulic diameter and discuss the expected wall shear stress impact.
💡 Hint: Calculate the areas and wetted perimeter for a square cross-section.
Analyze the energy losses in a circular pipe versus a rectangular duct with the same flow area. Discuss how the shape affects friction losses.
💡 Hint: Consider the formulas for hydraulic diameter and friction loss components.
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