12.5.2 - Effects of Wall Curvature
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What is a boundary layer?
💡 Hint: Think about where the fluid meets a solid surface.
How does wall curvature affect boundary layer thickness?
💡 Hint: Consider the shape of a surface.
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What effect does increased wall curvature have on boundary layer thickness?
💡 Hint: Consider how curvature changes flow paths.
True or False: Flow separation occurs only in turbulent flows.
💡 Hint: Think about flow behavior around surfaces.
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A fluid flows over a curved surface at a certain Reynolds number. Describe the expected changes in the boundary layer as the curvature increases. What engineering solutions could mitigate adverse effects?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between curvature and flow dynamics.
Design an experiment to measure how boundary layer thickness changes with surface curvature. Outline the necessary materials, procedure, and expected results.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would collect data effectively.
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