FINAL DATA SHEET ALVAREZ, EREEN JENICKA B. CE142P/C1 Seat No. 03 EXPERIMENT No.

7 OSBORNE REYNOLD'S DEMONSTRATION T (sec) Temp (C) u( m2/s) May 23, 2013 Group no. 1

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V (m3)

Qt(m3/s)

V(m/s)

Re

With a uniform volume of water which is 5x10-3 m3, diameter of 12mm and temperature of 29 C in three trials with varying flow through controlling the opening of valve, we took the time collection of each trial. We then used the formula of flow rate Q=Vol/Time to solve for Q, then Q=AV to solve for velocity. We then used these values to get the Reynold's Number using Re= vD/u.

Laminar flow

Re < 2000 'low' velocity Dye does not mix with water Fluid particles move in straight lines Simple mathematical analysis possible Rare in practice in water systems.

Transitional flow

2000 > Re < 4000 'medium' velocity Dye stream wavers in water - mixes slightly.

Turbulent flow

Re > 4000 'high' velocity Dye mixes rapidly and completely Particle paths completely irregular Average motion is in the direction of the flow Cannot be seen by the naked eye Changes/fluctuations are very difficult to detect. Must use laser. Mathematical analysis very difficult - so experimental measures are used Most common type of flow.