AM-14101: Fluid Mechanics

Assignment: 1 (Unit 1: Introduction and Statics)

1. A disk of radius R rotates at an angular velocity Ω inside a disc-shaped container filled with oil of viscosity
µ, as shown in Fig. 1. Assuming a linear velocity profile and neglecting shear stress on the outer disc edges,
derive a formula for the viscous torque on the disk.

Fig. 1
2. A solid cone of angle 2ϴ, base r0, and density c is rotating with initial angular velocity ɷ0 inside a conical
seat, as shown in Fig. 2. The clearance h is filled with oil of viscosity μ. Neglecting air drag, derive an
analytical expression for the cone’s angular velocity ɷ(t) if there is no applied torque.

Fig. 2

3. A thin plate is placed between two flat surfaces h apart such that the viscosity of liquids on the top and
bottom of the plate are μ1 and μ2, respectively. Determine the position of the plate from the top such that the
viscous resistance to uniform motion of the plate is minimum.

4. During the flow of a non-Newtonian fluid it is observed that the velocity distribution within the fluid film
can be expressed by
3
= 2 -

where h is the film thickness and the maximum velocity, y is measured from the solid surface. The
viscosity of the fluid is 0.5 N-s / m2 and n = 1.3. Calculate the shear stress at the solid surface when =
0.4 m /s and h = 10 mm. What should be the viscosity of a Newtonian fluid to induce the same shear stress
value for similar velocity profile and the same maximum velocity.
5. The specific gravity and the dynamic viscosity of a liquid are 13.6 and 0.002 N-s/m2 respectively. Calculate
its (a) density and (b) kinematic viscosity.

6. The velocity distribution in a viscous flow over a flat plate is given by

u = 4y - y2

where u is the velocity is m /s at a distance of y m normal to the plate. If the dynamic viscosity of fluid is
1.6 Ns / m2 , determine the shear stress at y = 0 m and y = 0.1 m.
7. A block of weight W slides down an inclined plane while lubricated by a thin film of oil, as in Fig. 3. The
film contact area is A and its thickness is h. Assuming a linear velocity distribution in the film, derive an
expression for the terminal velocity (zero-acceleration) V of the block.

Fig. 3
8. Water flows downward along a pipe that is inclined at 30° below the horizontal, as shown in Fig. 4. The
difference in pressurepa-pbis partly due to gravity and partly due to friction. Derive an expression for the
same. Also evaluate pressure difference if L= 1.5 mand h = 150 mm.

Fig.: 4 Fig.:5

9. The tube shown in Fig. 5 is filled with mercury at 20°C. Calculate the force applied to thepiston.

10. An inclined-tube reservoir manometer is constructed as shown in Fig. 6. Derive a general expression for the
liquid deflection, L, in the inclined tube, due to the applied pressure difference, Δp. Also obtain an
expression for the manometer sensitivity, and discuss the effect on sensitivity of D, d, θ,and SG.

Fig. 6 Fig. 7

11. Water flows through pipes A and Bas shown in Fig.7. Lubricating oil is in the upper portion of the inverted
U. Mercury is in the bottom of the manometer bends. Determine the pressure difference,pA- pB.
(SGHg= 13.6 and SGoil= 0.88)