u 3 y 1 y2

1. The velocity distribution in the boundary layer is given by = − ,δ being boundary

U 2 δ 2 δ2
layer thickness. Calculate.
i. The ratio of displacement thickness to boundary thickness.
ii. The ratio of momentum thickness to boundary layer thickness.
2. A plate 450mm by 150mm has been placed longitudinally in a stream of crude oil (specific
gravity 0.925 and kinematic viscosity of 0.9 stoke) which flows with velocity of 6 m/s.
Calculate:
i. The friction drag of plate.
ii. Thickness of boundary layer at the trailing edge.
iii. Shear stress at the trailing edge.
3. A submarine can be assumed to have cylindrical shape with rounded nose, assuming its length to
be 50 m and diameter 5.0 m, determine the total power required to overcome boundary friction if
kg
0
(
it cruises at 8 m/s velocity in sea water at20 C ρ=1030
m3 )
, v=1× 10−6 m2 /s.

4. Explain what is meant by separation of boundary layer. Describe with sketches the methods to
control separation.
5. On a flat of 2 m (length) by 1 m (width), experiment were conducted in a wind tunnel with a wind
speed of 50 km/h. The plate is kept at such an angle that the co-efficient of drag and lift are 0.8
and 0.9 respectively. Take density of air ¿ 1.15 kg /m 3
Determine:
i. Drag force,
ii. Lift force,
iii. Resultant force,
iv. Power exerted by the airstream on the plate.
6. An aeroplane weighing 39.42 KN is flying in a horizontal direction at 360 km/h. the plane spans
15m and has wing surface of 35 m2. If drag co-efficient CD= 0.03 and for air ρ=1.22kg /m 3,
Determine:
i. Co-efficient of lift
ii. Power required to drive the plane
iii. Theoretical value of the boundary layer circulation.