2 - Problem Solving on Turbulent Flow
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Practice Questions
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What is the shear stress at the pipe wall referred to?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of shear stress in fluid dynamics.
Define the term 'Logarithmic Velocity Profile.'
💡 Hint: Recall the equation involving ln(R/y).
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does τ0 represent in turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Focus on the forces acting at the wall of the pipe.
True or False: The viscous sublayer is characterized by a linear velocity profile.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of the viscous sublayer.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a turbulent pipe flow with average velocities at the center and wall, derive the shear stress at the wall using the velocity defect law.
💡 Hint: Utilize the logarithmic relationship to find u* before substituting.
Calculate the type of boundary for a pipe if k = 0.2 mm and viscous sublayer is 0.8 mm.
💡 Hint: Think about Nikuradse's experiments and their defined limits.
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