Some parameters in these problems are based on your CIN, others are given, and some you
can select properties using the Tables and Graphs module on CANVAS. Read the problem
carefully.
Regarding CIN digits equal to 0:
If the CIN digit being used is 0, on the occasions where the entire value is 0 (i.e.,
problem 2 variable A would be 0 inches), then use value 1 (i.e., problem 2 variable A
would be 1 inch).
If the CIN digit being used is combined with another digit (i.e., QA: The flowrate from
River A are your eighth and ninth CIN digits), that is OK to combine the 0 digit (i.e.,
QA=09 cfs = 9 cfs or QA=70 cfs), or replace both 0 digits with 1’s (i.e., QA≠ 00 cfs QA¿
11 cfs).
Problem 1: Given two fluids where the specific gravity of fluid 1 is X*0.1, and the specific
gravity of fluid 2 is Y+0.1, calculate the density of each fluid in SI units. Also, calculate the
specific weight of each fluid.
Ex. If your CIN was 123456789
X: X is the last digit of your CIN multiplied by 0.1 (i.e., 9*0.1=0.9). SG is unitless.
Y: Y is the first digit of your CIN added to 0.1 (i.e., 1+0.1=1.1). SG is unitless.
Problem 2: A fire hose has a diameter of A inches. According to some fire codes, the nozzle
must be capable of delivering at least Q gallons per minute for an elevation gain of
approximately 5 feet (neck height of firefighter). If the nozzle diameter is (B*0.1) inches,
then what pressure must be maintained just upstream of the nozzle to deliver this flowrate?
State your assumptions.
Ex. If your CIN was 123456789, then
A: the fire hose diameter is your third CIN digit (3) in inches.
B: The nozzle diameter is your fourth CIN digit multiplied by 0.1 (i.e., 4*0.1=0.4) in inches.
Q: The flowrate is your fifth and sixth CIN digits combined (i.e., 56) in gallons per minute.
Carefully state your assumptions.
Problem 3: You are a field hydrologist taking water samples from a nearby river confluence
(intersection of two streams). River A has saltwater and River B has freshwater; as these
two rivers meet they form River C. Imagine a “Y” configuration. If the flowrate from River A
is QA, and the flowrate from River B is QB, what is the resulting density [slug/ft3] of river C?
Solve in SI units.
Ex. If your CIN was 123456789, then
QA: The flowrate from River A are your eighth and ninth CIN digits (i.e., 89) in cfs.
QB: The flowrate from River B are your first and second CIN digits (i.e., 12) in cfs.
Densities: Site references for saltwater and freshwater densities in slug/ft 3. Make sure to
use densities at the same temperature.
Problem 4: This problem builds on problem 2. In this case, the fire hose is being supported
by a firefighter keeping the hose stationary. From problem 2, you have the exit velocity out
the nozzle. The exit angle is 60° . Assume the firefighter’s weight is W in Newtons (N), the
weight of the hose is Wh N, and the weight of the water is Ww N. Determine the reaction
forces (Rx, and Ry) required to keep the firefighter stationary. State all assumptions.
Ex. If your CIN was 123456789, then
W = first three digits of your CIN (i.e., 123) in Newtons
Wh = the last digit of your CIN multiplied by 10 (i.e., 90) in Newtons
Ww = the seventh digit of your CIN (i.e., 7) in Newtons
Hint: You’re going to need the in the fire hose pressure (P1), both areas, and both velocities from problem 2.
You’re going to have to convert units to SI. You can do that right?? ;)
Part 1: Draw the Velocity Diagram
For those not in my CE 3030 course, this is a diagram showing the directional velocities
relative to your set datum.
Part 2: Draw the free body diagram for this problem.
State which forces are required, and which forces are negligible.
Part 3: Solve for the reaction forces (Rx, and Ry) given the momentum-flux correction value
is approximately 1.04.