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Introduction to Forces on Turbine Cylinders
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Welcome everyone! Today, we'll explore the forces acting on the +θ and -θ planes in our cylindrical coordinate system. Can anyone tell me what cylindrical coordinates represent?
I think they describe a three-dimensional space using radius, angle, and height, right?
Exactly! Now, when examining these planes, let’s remember that forces on +θ and -θ are critical in pressure calculations. Can someone summarize the relationship between the area of these planes and force?
Oh! The total force is the multiplication of traction and the area of the planes.
Correct! To sum up, for forces, we use: F = τ * Aθ. Let's remember, A is calculated as: ∆r ∆z. Keep that in mind!
Traction and Taylor Expansion
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Now, let’s discuss the traction on our +θ and -θ planes. What do we assume about the traction for simplicity's sake?
That it remains constant at the center of the planes?
Exactly! This assumption leads us to explore Taylor’s expansion for the traction components. Can anyone explain why we use Taylor's expansion here?
It allows us to analyze how traction changes around the center point, right? Especially since the basis vectors differ between the two planes.
Well said! This leads us to understand the impact of derivatives of basis vectors. Remember, these will introduce extra terms in our expressions!
Mathematical Expression of Forces
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Let’s conclude by summarizing our derived expressions for forces. What can we say about the total force on the +θ and -θ planes?
It combines the traction forces, and we need to remember those extra terms from the Taylor expansions.
"Yes! The critical insight is that these extra terms arise due to the differing coordinates for the basis vectors. Thus, the forces are
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In this section, we approach the calculation of forces on the +θ and -θ planes by assuming constant traction at the centers of both planes. It explains the area considerations, the Taylor's expansion for traction components, and basis vector variations leading to additional terms in the force expressions specific to cylindrical coordinates.
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Force on +θ and −θ planes
In this section, we delve into determining the forces acting on the +θ and −θ planes of a cylindrical coordinate system. We consider the coordinates at the center of these planes as (r,θ+,z) and (r,θ-,z). Notably, the areas of these two planes are equal, determined by the equation
Area Calculation:
Aθ = ∆r∆z
The total force exerted on the +θ and -θ planes can be derived using their respective traction values, which we assume to be constant at the center of each plane. This means, for example, the traction on the +θ plane can be expressed as:
Traction Values:
...
Next, we apply Taylor's series expansion to the necessary components of traction, focusing specifically on
σ, e, and τ. This method involves expanding the traction
σe and τe functions. The expansion procedure leads to added derivative terms as a consequence of the differing basis vectors at these two planes. Consequently, when these contributions are gathered, we can observe that:
Summary Force Expression:
Fθ = T_θ - Additional Terms
Ultimately, the analysis reveals that the distinctive behavior of cylindrical systems introduces extra terms that wouldn't appear in Cartesian coordinates, reinforcing the significance of recognizing these variations in engineering applications.
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Overview of Forces on +θ and −θ Planes
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We will again use the approximate method. The coordinates of the center of the +θ and −θ planes are (r, θ + ∆θ, z) and (r, θ - ∆θ, z) respectively. The areas of the +θ and −θ planes are the same but we will still get extra terms here because of difference in basis vectors on the two planes: the two planes have different θ coordinates.
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, we are looking at how forces act on the +θ and -θ planes of the cylindrical element. The point where we measure these forces is slightly shifted in the angular direction (θ) by a small increment (∆θ). This increment means that while the areas of the two planes are the same, the way we calculate the forces acting on them will be influenced by the differences in the orientation of their basis vectors.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this like holding two identical flat plates at a slight angle. Even though the plates are the same size, the direction in which you push them will affect how they respond, due to their angle. This is similar to how the basis vectors change based on the angle θ.
Calculating Areas of +θ and −θ Planes
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From Figure 2, we can note the areas of the θ faces (Aθ) is: Aθ = ∆r∆z.
Detailed Explanation
Here we derive the area of the +θ and -θ planes. The area is calculated by multiplying the radial increment (∆r) by the height (∆z) of the cylindrical element. This equation gives us a clear picture of how much surface area is available for forces to act upon at those θ planes.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine slicing a cylindrical cake into two even slices and measuring the flat surface area of each slice. If the height of the cake is constant and the thickness of each slice varies, the area available for icing (or in our case, force) will change accordingly based on how thick you cut each slice.
Total Force Calculation on +θ and −θ Planes
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The total force on +θ and −θ planes will therefore be ... (the equation is not provided), and the traction on the +θ plane will be ... (the equation is not provided).
Detailed Explanation
This chunk introduces the calculations for determining the overall force acting on the +θ and -θ planes. We need to account for the traction intensity at these specific planes. The specific traction values at these planes contribute to the total force calculated, highlighting that this calculation takes into consideration the unique positioning of the planes in relation to the basis vectors.
Examples & Analogies
Consider holding a balloon with a string; the tension on the string can be thought of as traction. The upward force on the balloon relates to the amount of pull you exert on the string and varies depending on your angle. Just like the force on the planes, differing angles will produce different effects.
Effects of Taylor's Expansion
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Now, e and e also have to be expanded using Taylor’s series. For the Taylor’s expansion, we will consider σe and τe as the functions to be expanded.
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, we discuss how to expand the components of the traction along the θ direction using Taylor's series. This expansion will help us account for changes in traction due to the angle θ. By expanding these functions, we can express forces in a way that considers slight variations in angle, thereby making our model more accurate.
Examples & Analogies
Think about a car's speedometer. If you're traveling at a steady speed, but you hit a slight incline, the speed apparatus will react (or expand its reading) depending on the angle of the road – similar to how we adjust our force calculations with angle expansions.
Final Result from the Expansion
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Upon adding the two contributions, we finally obtain ... (the equation is not provided). We can see from this equation that the product rule will give us extra terms in the form of the derivatives of basis vectors with respect to θ.
Detailed Explanation
This final portion shows the result of adding together the contributions from both the +θ and -θ planes. The product rule indicates that as we derive these functions concerning θ, we're introduced to additional terms that represent changes in the basis vectors along with changes in σ and τ. This further emphasizes the complexity of forces acting in different coordinate systems.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine two friends pushing a seesaw from different angles. As they push harder (like applying more force), the reaction of the seesaw isn’t just affected by their strength but also by their angles and the way the seesaw's structure can shift under those forces, illustrating how changing angles affect overall force distributions.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Constant Traction: Forces assume traction remains constant at the plane's center.
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Area Calculation: Areas of cylindrical planes are determined as A = ∆r ∆z.
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Taylor Expansion: The method allows estimating variations in traction components and leads to extra derivative terms.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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If the radius of a cylindrical plane is 5 cm and height 10 cm, the area can be computed as A = ∆r (5 cm) * ∆z (10 cm) = 50 cm².
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When calculating the traction force on the +θ plane with a traction value of 20 N/cm² would yield F_θ = 20 N/cm² * 50 cm² = 1000 N.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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For θ planes, measure well, Area times traction, that's the spell!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a cylindrical tank where the water pressure at the top is steady. The tank's walls apply a constant push outward, constant traction at θ, leading them to safely hold the fluid inside!
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember A = ∆r ∆z for area; T for traction is the key factor!
🎯 Super Acronyms
Remember 'TAC' - Traction, Area, Correction for the additional terms in force evaluation on θ planes.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Cylindrical Coordinate System
Definition:
A three-dimensional coordinate system that uses radius, angle, and height to define points in space.
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Term: Traction
Definition:
The force exerted over an area unit on a surface.
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Term: Taylor Series
Definition:
A mathematical series used to approximate functions using derivatives at a single point.
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Term: Basis Vectors
Definition:
Standard unit vectors used to define a coordinate system.