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Chapter 5, Problem 5.1P

Evaluate the Reynolds number for flow over a tube from the following data: D = 6  cm,  U = 1.0  m/s , ρ = 300  kg/m 3 ,   μ = 0.04  N s/m 2 .

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Reynolds number for flow over a tube

Answer to Problem 5.1P

Reynolds number for the given flow is 450.

Explanation of Solution

Given Information:

Diameter of the tube, D = 6 cm = 0.06 m

Free stream velocity of the fluid flow  U=1 m/s

Density of the fluid  ρ =300 kgm3

Dynamic Viscosity of the fluid μ=0.04N.sm2

Explanation:

Reynolds number =ρVDμ

Where ,

ρ=Density of the fluid

V=Average velocity of the fluid flow

D=Diameter of the tube

μ=Dynamic Viscosity of the fluid

Reynolds number (Re)=300*1*0.060.04=450 

For flow through tubes ,

If  Re  2300 ,flow is Laminar

If  Re  4000 ,flow is Turbulent

If  2300< Re < 4000 then flow is transitional flow

The given flow is a laminar flow.

Conclusion:

For the given flow Reynolds number is 450 which is less than 2300, thus the given flow is a laminar flow.

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