7.2. Verify the left-hand side of Eq. 7.2is dimensionless using the
MLT system.
Daft _ g/evn i : :
at =6(f2) where DL, aff 2, et E and v2£
Hee
eee (BE L& aM Te r
aif Le by em%!
That is vp is dimensionless.7.3 The Reynolds number, pVDje, is avery important
parameter in fluid mechanics. Verify that the Reynolds number
is dimensionless, using both the FLT system and the MLT sys-
tem for basic dimensions, and determine its value for ethyl al-
cohol flowing at a velocity of 3 m/s through a 2-in-diameter
pipe.
ete arye). pyere
Regaulle number « YS 3 ENEMA, rT
3 cnc tir V0) Meer
Mea
3 MS
me «404
For ethyl alcohol, W= 11910
e= 787 46.
Thas,
pvp, (181 84)(2 B)( 8 #) 30H)
a 11% X97? HS
n>
= 1olx 10"7A
7.4 What ate the dimensions of acceleration of gravity, density,
dynamic viscosity, kinematic viscosity. specific weight, and
speed of sound in (a) the FLT system, and (b) the MLT system?
Compare your results with those given in Table 1.1 in Chapter 1
g.+ acceleration of gravity = vabecrly 2.
i OmaSs A
Ps density = nik velane “L8 ~ T3
stress
Me dyname yiseosity = ects Fradont al
e ta dynam viseosrh
ya dinemahe viscosity = Ci0ame VISAS 5
ensity
-2)
Shale sh wegnt = F 2 (eT),
Y= Specific weight = Tame B e ar
Cs speed of sound = Beng — Lk
time Tr
Thus,
(a) th the FLT system, (b) th The MLT system,
ee
p= EET"
fe Her
ys ro!
ee
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