EGEN 331 Fall 2014

Problem Set #1 Basic fluid properties and viscosity

1) In a falling ball viscometer, a steel ball with a diameter of 0.063 inches is allowed to fall freely in
a heavy fuel oil having a specific gravity of 0.94. Steel weighs 0.283 lb/in
3
. If the ball is observed
to fall 10.0 inches in 10.4 s, calculate the dynamic viscosity in

.

2) Convert a viscosity measurement of 6.5 x 10
-
3 Pa*s into the units of

3) The maximum pressure that can be developed for a certain fluid power cylinder is 6000 psi.
Compute the force it can exert if the piston diameter is 2 inches


4) A hydraulic cylinder must be able to exert a force of 8700 lb. The piston diameter is 1.50
inches. Compute the required pressure in the oil.

5) The specific gravity of benzene is 0.876. Calculate its specific weight and its density in U.S.
Customary System units.

6) Glycerin has a specific gravity of 1.258. How much would 50 gallons of glycerin weigh?


7) A cylindrical container has a 6.0 inch diameter and weighs 0.50 lb when empty. When filled to a
depth of 8.0 inches with a certain oil, it weighs 7.95 lb. Calculate the specific gravity of the oil.