4.3 - Turbulent flow in rough pipes
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Understanding Rough Surfaces
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Welcome to today’s discussion on turbulent flow in rough pipes! Let's start with some foundational concepts. Who can tell me what a rough pipe is?
Isn’t a rough pipe defined by its irregular surface? How does this affect flow?
Great question! Rough surfaces disrupt the flow of fluid, enhancing turbulence, which affects the velocity profile. Remember, roughness can be quantified using a parameter called k, or roughness height.
What happens to the velocity near the wall of a rough pipe?
Near the wall, the velocity drops to zero due to the no-slip condition. The velocity begins to increase as we move away. Can anyone recall the logarithmic profile we discussed?
Yes, it’s in the form of ln! But how do we calculate the velocity distribution for rough surfaces?
Excellent! We can use the relationships developed from Nikuradse’s experiments to find this. We integrate these equations to see how they behave under different conditions.
In summary, surface roughness plays a critical role in determining how fluid flows around it, affecting both the velocity distribution and the overall efficiency of systems transporting fluids.
Mathematical Models of Turbulent Flow
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Now, let’s focus on the equations governing turbulent flow. Has anyone heard about the equations we can utilize for rough pipes?
I remember something about Equation 23 related to velocity distribution?
Exactly! Equation 23 gives us the turbulent velocity profile for rough pipes. If you look closely, it integrates the concepts of roughness height. How does that affect our calculations?
I think it changes the coefficients in the equation!
Correct! And if we graph these equations, what do you think the velocity profiles would look like as we move from smooth to rough?
The curves would be closer together for rough profiles, indicating reduced velocity near the wall?
Absolutely spot-on! This visual distinction helps us understand the impact of surface roughness quantitively. Let's now integrate one of these equations!
Application of Turbulent Flow Principles
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To wrap up, let’s delve into a practical problem we can solve using turbulent flow principles. How about determining the average height of roughness for a pipe?
Sounds interesting! How do we start?
First, we assess our parameters, like diameter and velocities at specific distances from the wall. Can anyone summarize the relationship between these variables?
We can express the velocities in terms of the swiftest flow near the wall and that at a distance!
Exactly! Each step leads us closer to finding k, or roughness height. Which equation would we consider to establish this relationship?
We can use the logarithmic equations derived for rough surfaces.
That's right! After calculating and substituting values, we can identify the roughness value effectively. This hands-on approach really exemplifies how theory is applied in engineering!
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The section discusses turbulent flow dynamics in rough pipes, detailing the significance of the roughness parameters, the equations relevant to turbulent flow, and practical applications such as calculating average height of roughness. It emphasizes the differences in velocity distribution compared to smooth pipes and explores mathematical foundations through examples.
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Turbulent Flow in Rough Pipes
This section examines the characteristics of turbulent flow in rough pipes, focusing on how surface roughness influences velocity distribution. It begins with a brief recap of smooth pipe flow before introducing the equations relevant to turbulent flow in rough pipes.
Key concepts include the definition of rough pipes based on Nikuradse’s experiments, which determined that the effective roughness height ( k) for turbulent flow is k/30 for rough surfaces. It elaborates on the logarithmic velocity profile, which is applicable to both rough and smooth pipes.
Equation 22 and Equation 23 represent the velocity distribution in turbulent flow for smooth and rough pipes, respectively. The section engages the reader through a practical example which involves determining the average roughness of a pipe, illustrating the application of theoretical concepts to real-world engineering problems. The utility of these equations is further explored through integration approaches to calculate average velocities in smooth and rough pipes.
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Understanding Velocity Distribution in Smooth Pipes
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Now, as you see, this is the velocity distribution for turbulent flow in a smooth pipe, where there is no irregularity.
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This chunk discusses the concept of velocity distribution in smooth pipes under turbulent flow conditions. In a smooth pipe, the fluid flows without significant disturbances caused by surface roughness. The velocity distribution refers to how fluid velocity varies across the cross-section of the pipe. Typically, in smooth pipes, velocity is highest at the center and decreases towards the pipe walls due to friction effects.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a smooth slide at a water park. Water flows quickly down the middle of the slide, while the edges which are in contact with the slide surface have slower moving water due to friction against the rough surface.
Adapting Velocity Distribution for Rough Pipes
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Now, what about the turbulent flow? So, it is better to note down this equation. Now, we have to see equation 23. So, actually this is valid for rough surface as well because all the approximation that we did was on this y dash.
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This chunk shifts focus to turbulent flow in rough pipes. Unlike smooth pipes, rough surfaces introduce complexities such as increased turbulence and eddies, leading to a different velocity distribution. The previous equations from smooth pipes must be adjusted to account for the roughness of the pipe wall; this is essential to accurately calculate fluid dynamics in engineering applications.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a bumpy road versus a smooth highway. Cars (representing fluid) can go faster in the smooth highway because there are less interruptions (or turbulence), whereas the bumpy road creates disturbances that slow down the vehicles.
Nikuradse’s Experiment and Velocity Distribution
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For rough pipes Nikuradse obtained the value of y prime as k/30. This is obtained by Nikuradse and if you substitute this y prime in equation number 23 this one.
Detailed Explanation
Nikuradse's experiment provided crucial insights into how roughness affects flow characteristics in pipes. He determined a relation where a distance commonly used in rough pipe calculations is expressed as a fraction of the roughness height (k). Substituting this value back into the previously established equations allows us to derive a more accurate understanding of how fluids behave in these conditions.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a small stream flowing over rocks; the rocks increase resistance, causing the water to swirl and slow down compared to a smooth, straight path. Similar principles apply in pipe systems—roughness creates variations in flow behavior.
Problem Solving on Velocity Distribution
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Now, we are going to talk about turbulent velocity distribution in terms of average velocity. So, there is a flow and there is an elementary circular ring here.
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This chunk introduces a practical problem related to turbulent velocity distribution. The approach involves calculating the average velocity using a geometric representation of fluid flow in circular pipes. It emphasizes the importance of integrating the velocity measurements throughout the flow area, illustrating how real-world calculations can be made simpler by a geometric understanding of the flow.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a garden hose; when measuring how much water flows out, we can visualize the flow as a circle. To find the average flow, we could think of breaking down the flow into tiny rings and calculating their contributions to the overall flow, akin to measuring different sections of a hose at various points.
Integrating for Average Velocity in Rough Pipes
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Or we can also write, u is equal to 5.75 log base 10 u star R minus r by nu plus 5.55 y into u star.
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This chunk progresses to describe how to derive the average velocity specifically for rough pipes. The equation ties together several factors, including the roughness of the pipe and the viscosity of the fluid. Understanding this equation is key to analyzing flow characteristics accurately, especially in engineering scenarios where surface conditions vary significantly.
Examples & Analogies
Just like adjusting recipes according to the strength and coarseness of specific cooking ingredients, engineers adapt their flow calculations based on the roughness of the pipe material to get the correct outcomes.
Key Concepts
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Turbulent flow characteristics: Turbulent flows exhibit chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity.
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Velocity distribution: The velocity profile in turbulent flow varies based on pipe roughness.
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Importance of roughness: Surface texture impacts flow patterns significantly.
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Application to engineering: Understanding turbulent flow is crucial for designing efficient fluid transport systems.
Examples & Applications
In a rough pipe, if the diameter is 10 cm and the height of roughness is 0.1 cm, the velocity may differ significantly compared to a smooth pipe of the same diameter.
When calculating the average roughness for a pipe where velocity increases by 40% at certain distances, one can apply the equations derived earlier for velocity distribution.
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Rhymes
For rough pipes, the flow’s not tame, turbulence and chaos mean the same!
Stories
Imagine a river flowing over smooth rocks versus jagged boulders; the smooth path is calm, the rough path is wild!
Memory Tools
Use 'Rough Roads Increase Chaos' (RRIC) to remember that roughness leads to turbulent flows.
Acronyms
K for Kappa (k) represents roughness in turbulent flow equations.
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Glossary
- Turbulent Flow
A flow regime characterized by chaotic and irregular fluid motion, typically at high velocity.
- Reynolds Number
A dimensionless number used to predict flow patterns in different fluid flow situations.
- Nikuradse’s Experiments
Experiments that established empirical relationships for velocity profiles in rough and smooth pipes.
- Logarithmic Profile
A mathematical model that describes the velocity distribution in turbulent flow.
- Roughness Height (k)
A parameter indicating the height of surface irregularities on a pipe wall.
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