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Seatwork 1
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2. The Reynolds number is a dimensionless group defined for a fluid flowing in a pipe as
Re=Duρ/μ
where D is pipe diameter, u is fluid velocity, ρ is fluid density, and μ is fluid viscosity. When the value of the Reynolds
number is less than about 2100, the flow is laminar—that is, the fluid flows in smooth streamlines. For Reynolds numbers
above 2100, the flow is turbulent, characterized by a great deal of agitation. Liquid methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) flows through
a pipe with an inner diameter of 2.067 inches at an average velocity of 0.48 ft/s. At the fluid temperature of 20°C the density
of liquid MEK is 0.805 g/cm3 and the viscosity is 0.43 centipoise [1 cP=1.00×10−3 kg/(m·s)].
a. Calculate the Reynolds Number of the flowing fluid.
b. Is the flow laminar or turbulent?
3. The relationship between the pressure P and volume V of the air in a cylinder during the upstroke of a piston in an air
compressor can be expressed as
PVk=C
where k and C are constants. During a compression test, the following data are taken:
a. What would you plot to get a straight line from the given data?
b. Determine the values of k and C that best fit the data. (Give both numerical values and units)
Part 2: Predict PVT properties of gases using ideal gas equation
4. Use the ideal-gas equation of state to estimate the molar volume in ft3/lbmole and the density of air in kg/m3 at 40oC and a
gauge pressure of 3.0 atm.
5. Suppose that a submarine inadvertently sinks to the bottom of the ocean at a depth of 1000 m. It is proposed to lower a
diving bell to the submarine and attempt to enter the conning tower. What must the minimum air pressure be inside the
diving bell at the level of the submarine to prevent water from entering the bell when the opening valve at the bottom is
cracked open slightly? Give your answer in absolute kilopascals. Assume that the seawater has a constant specific gravity
of 1.024.
8. The weather report says the temperature is 32oC, the barometer is at 760 mm Hg, the relative humidity is 70%. Calculate
the mole fraction of water in the air, the molal humidity, absolute humidity, and percentage humidity in the air. What is
the dew point of the air?
0.70(35.663 mmHg)
T = 32oC, p* = 35.663 mm Hg (Table B.3) 𝑦H2O = = 0.0328
760 mmHg
When p* = 0.7(35.663 mm Hg) = 24.964 mm Hg; T = 25.9 C (Table B.3) – dew point
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