22.6.5. Turbulent Flow in Noncircular Conduits

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is turbulent flow?

   Hint

   Think about the movement characteristics of the fluid.

2. 2.

   How is hydraulic diameter defined?

   Hint

   It's a formula you can memorize.

3. 3.

   What is the main characteristic of turbulent flow?

   • Smooth and orderly
   • Chaotic and irregular
   • Linear velocity distribution

   Hint

   Think about fluid behavior.

4. 4.

   Moody's chart is used to determine what?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Is it related to friction?

5. 5.

   A pipe of 4 m in diameter carries water at a velocity of 2 m/s. Calculate the Reynolds number and determine whether the flow is turbulent.

   Hint

   Remember the definition of Reynolds number.

6. 6.

   Describe how you'd approach calculating the energy loss in a triangular conduit with a given base and height when the flow is turbulent.

   Hint

   It involves several steps—identify each one.