Fluid Mechanics Exercises and Solutions
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Powered by AIThe discharge over a rectangular weir can be calculated using the weir flow equations, incorporating conditions such as upstream depth H = 3 m, downstream depth h = 2.5 m, crest height t = 0.3 m, and channel width b = 16 m. By applying the formula Q = Cd * b * sqrt(2 * g * H), where Cd is the discharge coefficient, the discharge is computed as 106.31 m³/s while neglecting energy losses .
The maximum horizontal distance of a water jet from a tank can be achieved when the jet is fired at an angle that maximizes the parabolic trajectory. For a given tank height H = 4 m, the optimal height h for the hole above the base is determined using projectile motion principles without loss assumptions, resulting in h = 2 m .
The pressure head at a given point in a pipeline with segments of different diameters can be determined using the Bernoulli equation and continuity equation. Given diameters d1 = 3 cm and d2 = 2.7 cm, height differences H = 4 m and H1 = 6 m, the pressure head at point A is calculated as 3.38 mH₂O by applying Bernoulli's equation along the streamline and using the continuity equation to account for flow rate differences in diameter segments to solve for the pressure head .
To find the deflection angle θ of a water jet striking a vertical plate, apply the conservation of linear momentum and mass flow principles. Given Q1 = 0.3Q and neglecting friction and gravity, the momentum equations provide the angle θ that balances the forces generated by the jet splitting .
To find the useful power of a pump using manometer readings, calculate the pressure change across the pump. With suction diameter D1 = 8 cm, delivery diameter D2 = 6 cm, discharge of 17 l/s, mercury level difference h = 20 cm, and specific gravities, use P = Q * ρ * g * h to find the pump power. This results in a useful power of 630.31 W assuming no losses .
Calculating the force exerted by oil involves applying momentum principles and Bernoulli's equation. Given specific gravity 0.85, diameter D = 2 m, flow rate 25 m³/s, and pressure p1 = 250 kPa, use the momentum equation considering the velocity changes through the converging section to find the resulting force exerted by the oil .
To calculate the flow rate through a Venturi tube, use the principles of conservation of mass and energy. Given diameters D = 8 cm and d = 6 cm, and a water column difference of h = 12 cm, we apply the Bernoulli and continuity equations. The flow rate is determined by equating the pressure head drop due to velocity change, leading to Q = 5.25 l/s .
Analyzing fluid behavior across a pipeline with variable diameters involves continuity, conservation of energy, and momentum. Key factors include diameter, flow area, hydraulic diameter changes, and pressure differences, as well as the effects of height differentials between components to predict how fluid dynamism changes, important in designing efficient systems without losses .
The force exerted on a curved vane by a water jet is found using conservation of linear momentum. With jet velocity V = 18 m/s, cross-section area A = 12 cm², and deflection angle θ = 30°, calculate the change in momentum along the direction of the street force to derive the force on the vane, resulting in 201 N .
To determine the water surface rise upstream of a partially opened sluice gate, we start by using the conservation of mass and energy principles. Given the width b = 10 m, discharge Q = 32 m³/s, and upstream depth h = 4 m, the flow area is A = b * h. The flow velocity is v = Q/A = 32 m³/s / (10 m * 4 m) = 0.8 m/s. By applying Bernoulli's equation, considering the velocity change and assuming no friction, the water surface rise Δ can be found by calculating the energy head difference before and after the gate.