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CHAPTER I
FLUID PROPERTIES
*Fluid Mechanics: Is defined as that branch of engineering science
which deals with the behavior of fluid under the conditions of rest and
motion.
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ii) Non-Newtonian fluid: In such type of fluid, fluids which do not
obey the linear relationship between shear stress and rate of
deformation, (See Fig. 1).
Fluids are either ideal fluids or real fluids. An ideal fluid is one which
has no viscosity (µ= 0) and surface tension and incompressible (density, ρ
= constant). Fluids which have low viscosity such as water and air can be
treated as ideal fluids.
A real fluid is one which has viscosity, surface tension, density and
compressibility.
The fluid mechanics may be divided into three parts: Statics, kinematics
and dynamics.
*Statics: The study of incompressible fluids under static conditions is
called hydrostatics. This study deals with fluid elements at rest.
*Dynamics: Fluid dynamics is one of the rapidly growing basics sciences
whose principles find application even in daily life, for example the
motion of fish in water is based on the principles of fluid dynamics.
Natural phenomena like hurricanes can also be explained by the science
of fluid dynamics. Fluid dynamics deals with the determination of the
effects of the fluid and its surroundings on the motion of the fluid.
*Kinematics: This study deals with the translation, the rotation and the
rate of deformation of a fluid elements and with the analysis of flow
patterns.
The matter can be classified on the basis of the spacing between the
molecules of the matter as:
i) Solid state
ii) Fluid state
In solids, the molecules are very closely spaced, whereas in liquids the
spacing between the different molecules is relatively large, i.e. inter-
molecular cohesive forces are large in solids and smaller in liquids.
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PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS
The properties of water are of much importance because the subject of
hydraulics is mainly concerned with it. Some important properties of
water are:
*DENSITY
a) Mass density, density, or specific density is defined as mass per unit
volume and is denoted by ρ.
Mass of fluid
Density ¿ Volume of fluid
M
ρ= V ………………………………………………………..…… (1)
W
γ= ……………………………………………………..…….…. (2)
V
m.g
γ= ……………………………………………………..….….…. (3)
V
kg m N
γ w =1000 3
∗9.81 2 = 9810 or 9.81 KN/m3 in SI units
m sec m3
Slug ft
γ w =1.94 3
∗32.2 = 62.4 Ib/ft3 in British units
ft sec 2
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*SPECIFIC VOLUME, v
Is defined as the volume occupied per unit mass of fluid and is denoted
by v.
V 1 1
v ¿ M = M /V = ρ ………………………………………….…….… (6)
γl ρl
S = γ = ρ ……………………………………………………...…….. (7)
w w
39240 N
=
5 m3
=7848 N/m3
Mass of liquid , m
ii) Specific mass, ρ = Volume of liquid ,V
W/g
= V (W = mg ….. equ.2)
W
= Vg
39240
= 5∗9.81
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=800 kg/m3
iii) Specific gravity of the liquid, S
ρl 800
S = ρ = 1000 = 0.8
w
Example 2: One litre of liquid at 4oC temperature has mass 900 gram.
Calculate the mass density, specific weight, specific volume and specific
gravity of the liquid. (Note: 1 Litre = 1x10-3 m3).
Example 3: A certain Gasoline weighs 46.5 Ib/ft3. What are its mass
density, specific volume and specific gravity?
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*VISCOSITY
Is defined as the property of a fluid which determines its resistance to
shearing stress, or may be defined as the shear stress (τ) required to
produce unit velocity gradient. It is a measure of the internal fluid friction
which causes resistance to flow. It is primarily due to cohesion and
molecular momentum exchange between fluid layers. Fluids with
viscosity such as mercury deforms relatively more slowly than low
viscosity fluid such as water.
Let us consider two layers of fluid at a distance, dy, move one over the
other at different velocities, u and (u+du) as shown in Fig.2. The viscosity
together with relative velocity causes a shear stress, τ, acting between the
fluid layers. This shear stress is proportional to the rate of change of
velocity with respect to y.
Newton's viscosity law's states that, the shear stress between adjacent fluid layers is
proportional to the velocity gradients between the two layers.
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a) Parallel flow of a fluid
du
Mathematically, τ ∝ dy and is called Newton's viscosity law.
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fluid’s resistance to shear. In other words, viscosity indicates how a fluid
will react (du/dy) under the action of an external shear stress (τ ).
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Fig.4 Dynamic viscosity of some common fluids as a function of
temperature.
Kinematic Viscosity, ν
Is defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity and density of fluid
and is denoted by ν.
Dynamic viscosity (μ)
Kinematic viscosity, ν = Density of fluid ( ρ)
μ
ν = ρ …………………………………………………………………. (9)
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(Note: each one Newton=1kg.m/s2)
1stoke = 10-4 m2/s
1 stoke = 1 cm2/s
Popularly used unit is stoke (cm2/s) = 10–4 m2/s named in honor of Stokes.
Centi stoke is also popular = 10–6 m2/s.
Example 4: A liquid has a viscosity of 0.005 Pa.s and a density of 850
kg/m3. Calculate the kinematic viscosity of the liquid.
Solution:
μ 0.005
ν = ρ = 850 =5.882x10-5 m2/s
Example 5: Two horizontal plates are placed 11.5 mm apart, the space
between them being filled with oil of viscosity 14 poise. Calculate the
shear stress in the oil if the upper plate moved with a velocity of 3.5 m/s.
Solution:
Referring to Fig.2b
Distance between plates is dy = 11.5 mm= 0.0115 m
Viscosity of the oil, µ = 14 poise= 14/10=1.4 N.s/m2
Relative velocity between plates, du= velocity of moving plate-velocity
of fixed plate, i.e.
du = 3.5 - 0 = 3.5 m/s
and,
du
τ =µ
dy
3.5
τ = 1.4 x 0.005 = 426.07 N/m2
*SHEAR STRESS, τ
Is the tangent force, Ft acting tangentially on fluid surface area, A (See
Fig.5). The shear stress is defined as:
Ft
τ= ………………………………………………………………… (10)
A
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Fig.5 Well-ordered parallel flow.
du = change of velocity
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= u-0
= 0.35-0 = 0.35 m/s
du 0.35
τ =µ 215.61 = µ x
dy dy
µ =0.8624 N.s/m2
= 0.8624 Pa.s
Example 7: A square metal plate 1.8 m side and 1.8 mm thick weighing
60 N is to be lifted through a vertical gap of 30 mm of infinite extent (See
Fig. below). The oil in the gap has a specific gravity of 0.95 and viscosity
of 3 N.s/m2. If the metal plate is to be lifted at a constant speed of 0.12
m/s, find the force required.
Solution:
Area of the metal plate, A = 1.8m X1.8m = 3.24 m2
30−1.8
Thickness of the oil film, t = dy = 2
=0.0141m
∑ Fy=0
F
Force required, F =W+2 τ A (where, τ¿ A )
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Example 8: A plate 0.05 mm distance from a fixed plate moves at 1.2 m/s
and requires a force of 2.2 N/m2 to maintain this speed. Find the viscosity
of the fluid between the plates.
Solution:
τ = 2.2 N/m2
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Example 10: A 40-lb, 0.8-ft-diameter, 1-ft-tall cylindrical tank slides
slowly down a ramp with a constant speed of 0.1 ft/s as shown in Figure
below. The uniform-thickness oil layer on the ramp has a viscosity of 0.2
lb s./ft2. Determine the angle, θ, of the ramp.
Example 11: The velocity distribution for flow over a plate is given by
u= 2y - y2 where u is the velocity in m/s at a distance y meters above the
plate surface. Determine the velocity gradient and shear stresses at the
boundary and 1.5m from it. Take dynamic viscosity of fluid as 0.9
N.s/m2.
Solution:
Given u= 2y - y2
∴ 𝑑𝑢 /𝑑𝑦 = 2 − 2𝑦
1) Velocity gradient, 𝑑𝑢 /𝑑𝑦
At boundary:
at y=0 𝑑𝑢 /𝑑𝑦 = 2 𝑠−1
At y=0.15m 𝑑𝑢/ 𝑑𝑦 = 2 − 2 × 0.15 = 1.7𝑠−1
2) Shear stresses, τ:
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Example 12: A large movable plate is located between two large fixed
plates as shown in Figure below. Two Newtonian fluids having
viscosities as indicated are contained between the plates. Determine the
magnitude and direction of shearing stress that act on fixed walls when
the moving plate has a velocity of 4 m/s.
Solution:
du u
τ =µ =µ , So that
dy y
u
τ 1 =μ 1 =¿= 0.02 x (4/0.006) = 13.3 N/m2
y1
u
τ 2=μ2 =¿0.01 x (4/0.003) = 13.3 N/m2
y2
Solution:
u
F= τ A = µ y A
u = 20 ft/s
y = 0.001 in
D cylinder = 6- (0.001/2)= 5.998 in
L= 5 in
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20
µ πDL
20 = (0.001)
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000∗3.14∗5.998
∗5
20 = µ∗2 4 0 12
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µ=1.2743∗10−4 Ib.s/ft
Solution:
F= τA
A= πDl
velocity of shaft u
τ =µ =µ
gap width b
So that,
u u
F= µ b A=µ b (πDl)
S
and µ=νρ=ν ρ
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F
P = A ………………………………………………………………….
(11)
N
In SI units pressure, P, has the units of force per unit area ( =¿ Pascal),
m2
or KN/m2 and is called kilopascal and denoted by (kpa).
Pressure may also be expressed in terms of an equivalent height, h, of a
fluid column, and can be expressed as a hydrostatic pressure and is given
by:
mgh Wh
P = ρgh= V = V =γh …………………………………….…… (12)
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Fig. 6 An illustration of differences in molecular attraction between two particles at
separate locations
Consider now the situation where a liquid in contact with a solid such as
liquid in a glass tube. If the adhesion of the liquid to the solid exceeds the
cohesion in the liquid, then the liquid will rise in the tube and form a
meniscus curving upward towards the solid. If the adhesion to the glass is
less than the cohesion in the liquid, then we get a meniscus curving
downward as measured by θtoward the solid (See Fig.7). The capillary
rise or depression, h, of a liquid in a tube of diameter D can be written as:
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h= γD ………………………………………..……………………
(14)
where, h = height of water in pipe, in metre or feet, σ =¿surface tension in
N/m.
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Fig.7 Phenomenon of Capillarity
Example 16: Find the height to which ethyl alcohol will rise in a glass
capillary tube 0.127 mm in diameter. Density is 790 kg/m3, σ= 0.0227
N/m, and θ = 0°.
∆P dP
K= ∆ V /V = - V d V ……………………………………………………
(15)
Negative sign shows decrease in volume with increase of pressure.
KN
Units of bulk modulus of elasticity are
m2
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The compressibility of a liquid is expressed by its bulk modulus of
elasticity. If the pressure of a unit volume of liquid is increased by dp, it
will cause a volume decrease – dv.
At any temperature it can be noted that the value of K increases
continuously with pressure. But at any one temperature the bulk modulus
of water does not vary a great deal for a moderate range in pressure.
Example 17: A liquid compressed in a cylinder has a volume of 1 litre
(1000 cm3) at 1MN/m2 and a volume of 995 cm3 at 2 MN/m2. What is
the bulk of modulus of elasticity?
Solution:
∆P
K= - ∆ V /V
2−1
K = (995−1000)/1000 =200MPa
dP 20.7∗10 6
K=-V dV
= 100 x = 20.7 x 108 N/m2
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*VELOCITY, U
Flow velocity is the vector field that is used to describe fluid motion in a
mathematical manner. The entire length of the flow velocity is referred to
as the flow speed and is denoted by u.
Flow velocity in fluids is the vector field that provides the velocity of
fluids at a certain time and position.
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U = Q / A …………………………………………………………... (16)
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b. On the moon, the acceleration due to gravity is one-sixth of that on
earth. What is the weight of this person on the moon?
Solution:
a. Applying Newton’s law, we write
F = ma
Substituting gives
150 lbf = m X (32.2 ft/s2)
Solving for mass, we obtain
m = 150 lbf/ 32.2 ft/s2 =4.66 lbf .s2/ft
or
m = 4.66 slug
b. The mass is the same on the moon as on the earth. Again we apply
Newton’s law,
F = ma
where m = 4.66 slug and the acceleration due to gravity is
(1/6) X 32.2 ft/s2 = 5.37 ft/s2
Substituting, the weight on the moon becomes
F = 4.66 slug X (5.37 ft/s2)
or
F = 25.0 lbf
Example 20:
a. What is the weight of 1 m3 of water on earth’s surface if the water has
a mass of 1 000 kg?
b. What is its weight on Mars, where the acceleration due to gravity is
about two-fifths that on Earth?
Solution:
a. We use Newton’s law,
F = ma
Where, m=1 000 kg
A= 9.81 m/s2
We then have
F = 1000 kg X 9.81 m/s2 = 9 810 kg m/s2
or
F = 9 810 N
b. On Mars, a = (2/5) X(9:81) = 3.92 m/s2 and m =1 000 kg. Hence, we
obtain
F =1 000 kg X (3.92) m/s2 = 3 920 kg.m/s2
or
F = 3 920 N
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The concept of a fluid dimensions and units are, force, mass, length and
time units.
There is two systems of dimensions for each property:
- FLT [Force, Length, Time]
- MLT [Mass, Length, Time]
SI units British Units
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