5.1 - Assumptions of Boundary Layer Theory
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Define displacement thickness.
💡 Hint: Think about how viscous effects alter flow near surfaces.
What does momentum thickness measure?
💡 Hint: Consider how momentum is transferred in fluids.
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What does displacement thickness indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how viscosity changes the path of flow near surfaces.
True or False: Energy thickness measures momentum loss.
💡 Hint: Recall the distinctions between energy and momentum in fluid flow.
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Calculate the displacement thickness and momentum thickness for a velocity profile given by u/U = 1 - (y/δ)^2. Provide required steps and reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about how to substitute the given velocity profile into the definitions of each thickness.
Discuss the impact of a thick boundary layer on the performance of a hydraulic structure. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how resistance forces change based on thickness and viscosity.
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