1.2 - Rough Pipes Equation
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Define turbulent flow.
💡 Hint: Think about the motion patterns of the fluid.
What is average velocity?
💡 Hint: Consider how we measure velocity across different points.
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What is the primary focus of the Rough Pipes Equation?
💡 Hint: Recall what we discussed regarding turbulent conditions.
True or False: The difference in velocity for rough and smooth pipes can yield different results.
💡 Hint: Think about the equations deriving differences in velocity.
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A pipe of radius R has a profile defined as u(r) = u_max(1 - (r/R)^{1/5}). Find the average velocity.
💡 Hint: Use the integral for average velocity over the cylinder.
Given two pipes, one smooth and one rough with identical dimensions, analyze their average velocities when subjected to the same turbulence and compute the relative difference.
💡 Hint: Review the pressure drop equations in turbulent flow.
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