MS2220 Mekanika Fluida Dasar

Tutorial Quiz-IV (Homework)

Deadline March, 25th 2020
Chapter 6 and 7

1. For a stream function shown below,

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𝜓= 𝑥(𝑥 2 − 3𝑦 2 )
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a. Determine whether the continuity equation is satisfied.
b. Is the flow irrotational or not? If so, determine the velocity potential.
c. Determine the equation for pressure gradient in horizontal direction (x).

2. From Navier-Stokes equation, a) state appropriate assumptions to simplify a steady,

laminar flow between fixed parallel plates in order to calculate the flow rate. b) Derived
the equation! In the case where oil (μ = 0.4 Ns/m2) flows between two fixed horizontal
infinite parallel plates with spacing of 5 mm. The flow is laminar and steady with
pressure gradient of -900 (N/m2) per unit meter. Determine the volume flowrate per
unit width and the shear stress on the upper plate.

3. A thin layer of particles rests on the bottom of a horizontal tube. When an

incompressible fluid flows through the tube, it is observed that at some critical velocity
the particles will rise and be transported along the tube. A model is to be used to
determine this critical velocity. Assume the critical velocity, Vc, to be a function of the
pipe diameter, D, particle diameter, d, the fluid density, ρ, and viscosity, μ, the density
of the particles, ρp, and the acceleration of gravity, g. (a) Determine the similarity
requirements for the model, and the relationship between the critical velocity for model
and prototype (the prediction equation). (b) For a length scale of 1/3 and a fluid density
scale of 2, what will be the critical velocity scale (assuming all similarity requirements
are satisfied)?