Practice Problem Solving Section - 6 | 3. Boundary Layer Theory (Contd.,) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Problem Solving Section

6 - Problem Solving Section

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define displacement thickness.

💡 Hint: Think about how viscosity affects flow close to a surface.

Question 2 Easy

What does momentum thickness signify?

💡 Hint: Consider how flow behaves without viscosity compared to with.

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Question 1

What is the main function of displacement thickness?

To reduce flow speed
To calculate viscous effects
To measure wall displacement

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

Question 2

Momentum thickness indicates...

True
False

💡 Hint: Recap the definitions we've covered.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A flat plate with flow characterized by u/U = y/delta is given. Calculate both displacement and momentum thickness.

💡 Hint: Set up integrals carefully based on specified velocity distribution.

Challenge 2 Hard

For a cylindrical vessel with a defined flow profile, analyze the impact of energy thickness on system design.

💡 Hint: Consider how energy losses will influence frictional resistances in various system layouts.

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