CONFIDENTIAL EH/JUL 2021/CHE413

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL ASSESSMENT

COURSE : FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

Set 1
COURSE CODE CHE413
FINAL JUL 2021
ASSESSMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of four (4) questions.

2. Answer ALL questions. Start each answer on a new page.

3. Answer ALL questions in English.

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QUESTION 1

(P01, C01, C3)

a) Sketch the velocity profile of a turbulent flow in a pipeline and identify the distinct regions
in the profile.
(6 marks)

b) Explain how cavitation may occur in pumps and how NPSH is applied in managing
cavitation:
(6 marks)

QUESTION 2

(P01, C01, C3)

a) A common design of an agitated vessel consists of impeller blades and sometimes

equipped with baffle.

i. Sketch the side view of a flow pattern of an axial and radial impeller in a baffled
vessel.
ii. State the function of baffle in an agitated vessel and sketch the difference between
the top view of flow pattern for a baffled and un-baffled vessel
(6 marks)

b) From the data of an experiment, it was found out that the discharge (Q) depends on
the head (H) over the weir, acceleration due to gravity (g), length of weir crest (L), height
of the weir crest over the channel bottom (Z), and the kinematic viscosity (v) of the
liquid. A dimensional analysis method known as Buckingham's n-method is used to
check the dimensional homogeneity of the equation of the physical phenomenon of the
system.
i. By referring to the system described above determine the number of variables
(n) and identify the dimension for all variables.
ii. Determine the number of the primary dimensions (k) thus, suggest the number
of ji-term.
(6 marks)

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QUESTION 3

(P02, C02, C03, C4, C5)

An elevated storage tank which is open to atmosphere as shown in figure 1 contain water at
27 °C where the density and viscosity are given as 1000 kg/m3 and 8.51x 10"4 Pas
respectively. The water flows out from the tank through a sharp entrance to the pipeline. The
pipe network in the system consists of pipe A and B where the diameter of the pipes are 10
cm and 6 cm respectively. The outlet discharge rate at point 2 is required to be kept a
minimum of 6.3 x 10"3m3/s.

Figure 1 Storage tank pipeline network.

Table A Friction loss coefficient for fitting or valve

Type of Fitting or Valve Friction Loss coefficient, K

Globe Valve, Wide Open 6.0

Elbow, 90° 0.75

Gate Valve, Half Open 4.5

Return bend 1.5

a) By considering both major and minor loses, determine the vertical height W. Take the
coefficient contraction Cc from pipe A to B as 0.4 and the relative roughness of both
pipes as 0.6 mm.
(20 marks)

b) Due to dry season and drought the water level in the tank falls below the level as stated
above. Suggest an improvement to the design so that the minimum flow rate at the outlet
is being kept. Include justification to your suggestion.
(4 marks)

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QUESTION 4

(P02, C02, C03, C4, C5)

A standard design agitated vessel of 2 m in diameter is used to continuously stirred an

aqueous solution of 40% NaOH at 60 °C which has a viscosity and density of 1.2 x 10"2Pas
and 1450 kg/m3 respectively. To complete the design a turbine with four pitched blades of
0.7 m in diameter is mounted centrally in the baffled tank.

a) Determine the suitable speed (revolution per second) of the turbine impeller for a fully
turbulent condition which exhibit Reynolds number of 100,000. Subsequently, suggest
the power required for the impeller.
(5 marks)

b) The same agitated vessel is used to mix a synthetic latex compound having a viscosity
and density of 120 Pas and 1100 kg/m3 respectively. By applying the same impeller
speed as in a), determine the power required for this system.
(3 marks)

c) Comment on the suitability of existing agitated vessel design for the fluid considered in
part b)
(4 marks)

Table B Values of constants KL and KT for baffled tanks

Type of Impleller KL KT

Propeller, three blade

Pitch 1.0 41 0.32

Pitch 1.5 48 0.87

Turbine

Six-blade disk 5.75

Six pitched blades - 1.63

Four pitched blades 44.5 1.27

Flat paddle, t w o blades 36.5 1.70

Helical ribbon 52

Anchor 300 0.35

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL ASSESSMENT

COURSE : FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

Set 2
COURSE CODE CHE413
FINAL JUL 2021
ASSESSMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of four (4) questions.

2. Answer ALL questions. Start each answer on a new page.

3. Answer ALL questions in English.

D O N O T TURN THIS P A G E UNTIL Y O U A R E TOLD TO D O S O

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QUESTION 1

(P01, C01, C3)

a) Sketch the velocity and shear stress profile of a laminar flow in a pipeline and show the
maximum velocity and maximum shear stress.
(6 marks)

b) Pump performance curve may show the capacity of the pump at selected pump net
head.
i. There are two distinct points in a pump performance curve known as shut-off and
free delivery. Present these points on a performance curve and subsequently
identify the pump efficiency at these points.

ii. Table B shows the free delivery and shut-off individual data for pump A, B and C.
State the Free delivery and Shut-off points if all pumps are arranged in series.

Table B Individual pump free delivery and shut-off data.

Free delivery (m3/s) Shut-off (m)

Pump A 20 4
Pump B 15 2
PumpC 35 5

(6 marks)

QUESTION 2

(P01, C01, C3)

a) State and describe all the relevant velocity components of the velocity in any point in
an agitated vessel.
(6 marks)

b) From the experimental data, it was found out that the resistance force (R), experienced
by a partially submerged body depends upon the velocity (v), length of the body (I),
viscosity of the fluid (u), density of the fluid (p) and the gravitational acceleration (g). A
dimensional analysis method known as Buckingham's n-method is used to check the
dimensional homogeneity of the equation of the physical phenomenon of the system.
i. By referring to the system described above determine the number of variables
(n) and identify the dimension for all variables.
ii. Determine the number of the primary dimensions (k) thus, suggest the number
of ji-term.
(6 marks)

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QUESTION 3

(P02, C02, C03, C4, C5)

An elevated storage tank which is open to atmosphere as shown in figure 1 contain water at
27 °C where the density and viscosity are given as 1000 kg/m3 and 8.51 x 10"4 Pas
respectively. The water flows out from the tank through a sharp entrance to the pipeline. The
pipe network in the system consists of pipe A and B where the diameters of the pipe are
10 cm and 6 cm respectively. The outlet discharge rate at point 2 is required to be kept a
minimum of 7.5 x 10"3 m3/s.

H: 12.8 m
W: 4 m
x: 40 m
s: 15.5 m

Figure 1 Storage tank pipeline network.

Table A Friction loss coefficient for fitting or valve

Type of Fitting or Valve Friction Loss coefficient, K

Globe Valve, Wide Open 6.0

Elbow, 90° 0.75

Gate Valve, Half Open 4.5

Return bend 1.5

a) By considering both major and minor loses, determine the vertical height y. Take the
coefficient contraction Cc from pipe A to B as 0.4 and the relative roughness of both
pipes as 0.6 mm.
(20 marks)

b) Due to dry season and drought the water level in the tank falls below the level as stated
above. Suggest an improvement to the design so that the minimum flow rate at the outlet
is being kept. Include justification to your suggested design.
(4 marks)

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QUESTION 4

(P02, C02, C03, C4, C5)

A turbine with six blades disk of 0.6 m in diameter is mounted centrally in a baffled tank for a
juice preparation process. This agitated vessel is being filled to depth of 2 m with an aqueous
solution of 30% tomato juice concentrate at 20 °C which has a viscosity and density of
1.5 x 10"2 Pas and 1030 kg/m3 respectively.

a) Determine the suitable power required for the impeller if it is required to keep the impeller
rotation speed at 85 rpm.
(5 marks)

b) The same agitated vessel is used to mix 60% tomato paste mixture having a viscosity
and density of 150 Pas and 1010kg/m3 respectively. By applying the same impeller
speed as in a), determine the power required for this system.
(3 marks)

c) Comment on the suitability of existing agitated vessel design for the fluid considered in
part b)
(4 marks)

Table B Values of constants KL and KT for baffled tanks

Type of Impleller KL KT

Propeller, three blade

Flat paddle, t w o blades 36.5 1.70

Helical ribbon 52

Anchor 300 0.35

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