Practice Prof. Mohammad Saud Afzal - 1.1 | 3. Boundary Layer Theory (Contd.,) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define displacement thickness and its significance in boundary layer theory.

💡 Hint: Think about how boundary layer profiles affect outer flow.

Question 2

Easy

What does momentum thickness represent in fluid flow?

💡 Hint: Relate it to potential flow conditions.

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Question 1

What does displacement thickness measure?

  • Momentum flux
  • Kinetic energy
  • Streamline shift

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the flow near a plate.

Question 2

True or False: Momentum thickness accounts for energy losses in the boundary layer.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how momentum relates to energy in fluid mechanics.

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Question 1

Given a specific velocity profile: u/U = 4y/delta - 4y^2/delta^2 from 0 to delta, derive both displacement and momentum thickness.

💡 Hint: Apply the integral equations for thickness and solve through definite integration.

Question 2

In a hydraulic design project, how would you address the implications of thick boundary layers on drag forces?

💡 Hint: Consider flow patterns and velocity profiles in practical designs.

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