3.1.4 - Basic Concept of Control Volumes
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What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: It's a defined space that fluid flows through.
What does the integral approach focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about total flow rather than details.
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What defines a control volume?
💡 Hint: Think of spaces where fluid moves.
True or False: The differential approach examines fluid flow only at the surface.
💡 Hint: What's your understanding of internal versus external flow?
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A cylindrical tank serves as a control volume for water inflow at 5 m³/h and outflow at 3 m³/h. Calculate the net change in water volume within the tank over an hour.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the mass conservation principle.
A cooling system uses a small control volume to monitor how coolant circulates. Describe how you would apply the integral and differential approaches in analyzing the effectiveness of this system.
💡 Hint: Think about how each approach helps in optimizing the system.
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