1.1 - Use of Equations in Turbulent Flow Analysis
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What is the assumption about shear stress at the wall in turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how we simplify things near the wall.
What type of velocity profile does turbulent flow exhibit?
💡 Hint: Consider the shape differences from laminar flow.
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What is typically assumed about shear stress at the wall in turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about why it’s critical at the boundary.
True or False: The turbulent velocity profile is parabolic.
💡 Hint: Recall the shape characteristics of both profiles.
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Given a turbulent flow scenario with a pipe diameter of 0.1 m, maximum velocity of 4 m/s at the center, and density of 1000 kg/m³, calculate the shear stress at the wall.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationships between flow characteristics and utilize derived equations.
Analyze the impact of surface roughness on shear stress in a transition from smooth to rough boundaries, focusing particularly on practical implications for fluid transport systems.
💡 Hint: Use experimental results such as Nikuradse's findings for deeper insights.
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