Southern Technical University
Engineering Technical College/Basra
Fuel and Energy Department Second Stage.
Practical Fluid Mechanic
Experiment name: Reynolds Number.
Experiment number: (5).
Date: 2024/4/
Group name:
محمد عواد جعفر
محمد عبد الرسول
B2
مصطفى احمد صالح
منتضر حسن
منتضر كاظم
Objective:
1. Studying the relation between Re number and V.
2. Studying the relation between Re number and Q.
Calculations:
1.
2000ml = 2000 × 10−6 = 0.002𝑚3
𝑉 0.002 𝑚3 𝑚3
𝑄= = = 2.409 × 10−5
𝑡 83 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑠𝑐𝑒
𝑚3
𝑄 2.409×10−5 𝑠𝑐𝑒 𝑚
𝑉= = 𝜋 = 0.04754
𝐴 (0.0254𝑚)2 𝑠
4
𝐾𝑔 𝑚
𝜌𝑉𝐷 995.8 3 ×0.04754𝑠𝑐𝑒×0.0254𝑚
𝑚
𝑅𝑒 = = 𝐾𝑔 = 1434.897
𝑣 83.8×10−5 𝑚.𝑠
2.
𝑉 0.002 𝑚3 −5 𝑚
3
𝑄= = = 3.225 × 10
𝑡 62 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑠𝑐𝑒
𝑚3
𝑄 3.225×10−5 𝑠𝑐𝑒 𝑚
𝑉= = 𝜋 = 0.063646
𝐴 (0.0254𝑚)2 𝑠
4
𝐾𝑔 𝑚
𝜌𝑉𝐷 995.8 ×0.063646𝑠𝑐𝑒×0.0254𝑚
𝑚3
𝑅𝑒 = = 𝐾𝑔 = 1921.0246
𝑣 83.8×10−5 𝑚.𝑠
3.
2000ml = 2000 × 10−6 = 0.002𝑚3
𝑉 0.002 𝑚3 −4 𝑚
3
𝑄= = = 1.0526 × 10
𝑡 19 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑠𝑐𝑒
𝑚3
𝑄 1.05263×10−4 𝑠𝑐𝑒 𝑚
𝑉= = 𝜋 = 0.207739
𝐴 (0.0254𝑚)2 𝑠
4
𝐾𝑔 𝑚
𝜌𝑉𝐷 995.8 ×0.207739𝑠𝑐𝑒×0.0254𝑚
𝑚3
𝑅𝑒 = = 𝐾𝑔 = 6270.177
𝑣 83.8×10−5
𝑚.𝑠
4.
2000ml = 2000 × 10−6 = 0.002𝑚3
𝑉 0.002 𝑚3 −4 𝑚
3
𝑄= = =2× 10
𝑡 10 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑠𝑐𝑒
𝑚3
𝑄 2×10−4 𝑠𝑐𝑒 𝑚
𝑉= =𝜋 = 0.394705
𝐴
4
(0.0254𝑚)2 𝑠
𝐾𝑔 𝑚
𝜌𝑉𝐷 995.8 ×0.394705𝑠𝑐𝑒×0.0254𝑚
𝑚3
𝑅𝑒 = = 𝐾𝑔 = 11913.365
𝑣 83.8×10−5 𝑚.𝑠
5.
2000ml = 2000 × 10−6 = 0.002𝑚3
𝑉 0.002 𝑚3 −4 𝑚
3
𝑄= = =5× 10
𝑡 4 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑠𝑐𝑒
𝑚3
𝑄 5×10−4 𝑠𝑐𝑒 𝑚
𝑉= =𝜋 = 0.9867
𝐴
4
(0.0254𝑚)2 𝑠
𝐾𝑔 𝑚
𝜌𝑉𝐷 995.8 ×0.9867𝑠𝑐𝑒×0.0254𝑚
𝑚3
𝑅𝑒 = = 𝐾𝑔 = 29781.526
𝑣 83.8×10−5 𝑚.𝑠
Discussion:
What is the Reynolds Number?
The Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity used in fluid mechanics to
determine the type of flow—whether it is laminar (smooth and orderly) or
turbulent(chaotic and irregular).
2. What is the importance of the Reynolds number?
Answer:
The Reynolds number helps determine the nature of flow inside pipes or
over surfaces:
If : laminar flow
What is the Reynolds Number?
If : transitional flow
If : turbulent flow
3. What is the relationship between Reynolds number and viscosity?
Answer:
The Reynolds number is inversely proportional to viscosity. As viscosity
increases, the Reynolds number decreases, indicating a more resistant
(smoother) flow.
4. What happens if the fluid velocity increases in a pipe?
Answer:
If the fluid velocity increases, the Reynolds number increases, making it more
likely for the flow to change from laminar to turbulent.
5. How does the pipe's internal diameter affect the Reynolds number?
Answer:
A larger pipe diameter increases the characteristic length , which increases the
Reynolds number and the likelihood of turbulent flow.
6. In which applications is the Reynolds number used?
Answer:
It is used in the design of pipes, aircraft, cars, pumps, ventilation systems,
thermal systems, and hydraulic systems to determine flow type and optimize
performance.
7. Who is the scientist after whom the Reynolds number is named?
Answer:
The Reynolds number is named after the British physicist Osborne Reynolds,
who conducted important experiments on fluid flow in the late 19th century.
8. Does the Reynolds number depend on the type of fluid?
Answer:
Yes, because fluid density and viscosity vary from one fluid to another, and both
are key components in calculating the Reynolds number.
2000ml = 2000 × 10−6 = 0.002𝑚3
𝑚3 𝒎
No 𝑽(𝒎𝟑 ) t (sec) 𝑸 𝒗 𝑅𝑒 Flow classification
𝑠𝑐𝑒 𝒔
1 0.002 83 2.409 × 10−5 0.04754 1434.897 Laminar
2 0.002 62 3.225 × 10−5 0.063646 1921.0246 Laminar
3 0.002 19 1.0526 × 10−4 0.207739 6270.177 Turbulent
4 0.002 10 2 × 10−4 0.394705 11913.365 Turbulent
5 0.002 4 5 × 10−4 0.9867 29781.526 Turbulent
