22.7 - Velocity Distribution and Shear Stress
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Practice Questions
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Define wall shear stress.
💡 Hint: Think about what causes friction in fluid flow.
What shape does the velocity profile take in laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Consider how layers of fluid move smoothly in laminar conditions.
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What does wall shear stress represent in fluid flow?
💡 Hint: Consider what resistance the fluid faces against the pipe walls.
True or False: The Moody chart is only applicable to circular pipes.
💡 Hint: Think about how we can apply concepts from circular flows to other shapes.
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If a turbulent flow in a pipe has a Reynolds number of 4 million, and the relative roughness is 0.01, what is the friction factor using the Moody chart?
💡 Hint: Study the chart closely; you will observe different zones.
For a non-circular duct with a hydraulic diameter of 0.2m, if the flowing viscosity is 0.001 Pa.s at a velocity of 3m/s, calculate the wall shear stress.
💡 Hint: Remember to find the density first and adjust for the hydraulic diameter.
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