Practice Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur - 1.3 | 3. Boundary Layer Theory (Contd.,) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is displacement thickness?

💡 Hint: Think about how viscosity affects flow near surfaces.

Question 2

Easy

Define momentum thickness.

💡 Hint: Consider the difference between boundary layer flow and potential flow.

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Question 1

What does displacement thickness measure?

  • The length of the surface
  • Distance the streamline is displaced
  • Viscosity of the fluid

💡 Hint: Think about the effect of viscosity on flow profiles.

Question 2

True or False: Momentum thickness is related to energy loss in the fluid flow.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between momentum and energy.

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Question 1

Given a flat plate with a specific velocity profile, calculate both the displacement and momentum thickness. Explain the significance of these values in practical applications.

💡 Hint: Remember to define the limits and set up your integrals carefully.

Question 2

If you were designing a system requiring maximum energy extraction from fluid flow, how would you consider the effects of energy thickness in your design?

💡 Hint: Think about configurations that streamline flow to reduce losses.

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