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Non-Newtonian Fluid Pipe Flow Analysis

The document discusses the analysis of fluid flow through a pipe, focusing on both Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. It includes deriving velocity expressions, comparing analytical and numerical solutions, and simulating flow profiles under varying conditions. Additionally, it explores the effects of changing viscosity on the flow and provides visual representations of viscosity versus shear rate, highlighting differences from Newtonian behavior.

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Non-Newtonian Fluid Pipe Flow Analysis

The document discusses the analysis of fluid flow through a pipe, focusing on both Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. It includes deriving velocity expressions, comparing analytical and numerical solutions, and simulating flow profiles under varying conditions. Additionally, it explores the effects of changing viscosity on the flow and provides visual representations of viscosity versus shear rate, highlighting differences from Newtonian behavior.

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P #3 (Pipe flow of non-Newtonian fluid)

Consider a steady, laminar fluid flow through a pipe of radius, R= 0.5 m as shown below. Derive
the velocity and average velocity expression considering 1 D problem with Newtonian fluid. The
fluid enters the pipe at uniform velocity 0.1m/s. which develops into fully developed flow profile.

1. Compare the analytical and numerical solutions for 1 D problem with Newtonian fluid flow
through pipe.
2. Consider 2 D axisymmetric case and obtain the velocity profile and streamline for
Newtonian case.
3. Change the inlet velocity with fully developed velocity profile
𝑟2
𝑣(𝑟, 𝑧 = 0) = 2 ∗ (1 − 2 )
𝑅
with this velocity simulate the problem and plot the streamlines.
4. Now, change the viscosity with the following expression to consider flow of non-
Newtonian fluid
𝜇 − 𝜇∞
= [1 + 𝜆𝛾̇ 2 ](𝑛−1)/2
𝜇0 − 𝜇∞

where 𝜇0 = 0.492, 𝜇∞ = 0.05, 𝜆 = 0.1 and n = 0.5. Draw the plot of viscosity vs
shear rate. Plot viscosity vs shear rate. Also explain the difference with Newtonian
case.

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