4.3.1 - Velocity distribution for turbulent flow in rough pipes
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What is turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about smooth versus chaotic motion in water flow.
What does surface roughness affect?
💡 Hint: Consider how a smooth glass pipe vs. a rough metal pipe would behave.
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What type of flow is characterized by chaotic motion?
💡 Hint: Think about how water flows rapidly in a river.
True or False: Surface roughness does not impact the flow velocity in pipes.
💡 Hint: Remember our discussion about smooth versus rough surfaces.
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A rough pipe of 12 cm diameter has a flow velocity measured at a point 5 cm from the wall that is 50% higher than at a point 2 cm from the wall. Calculate the average height of roughness k and discuss its implications.
💡 Hint: Identify the ratios of velocities to set up your equations.
Discuss how velocity field predictions from these models can impact real-world applications like water treatment facilities or HVAC systems.
💡 Hint: Focus on industries where flow assessment is key to product performance.
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