Fluid Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
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ISBN: 9780073398273
Author: Frank M. White
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.72P
To determine

(a)

Estimate the minimum length of the tank if the particle diameter is equal to 1mm ?

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Answer to Problem 7.72P

L=6.162m

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The depth of the water tank is 2.5m

The velocity of water flow is 35cm/s

The specific gravity of tank material is SG=2.55

The Newton’s law of downward motion is defined as,

F=ma

Where,

F - Downward force

m - Mass

a - Downward acceleration

The buoyancy force is defined as,

Fbouyancy=Vρg

The drag force is defined as,

Fdrag=CDρU2A2

In above equation,

CD - Drag co-efficient

A - Characteristic area

Calculation:

The horizontal velocity U of the particles is equal to 35cm/s

Assume vertical velocity as V

Apply Newton’s law of downward motion,

F=ma

The weight of the sphere W is acting downwards and the drag force, buoyancy forces are acting upwards.

Therefore,

WFbouyancyFdrag=0(1)

Calculate the weight of the sphere,

W=mg=ρsVg=SGρ(43π( d 2 )3)g=ρgSG(π d 36)

Calculate the Buoyancy force exerted on sphere,

Fbouyancy=Vρg=ρg(πd36)

Substitute in equation (1),

WFbouyancyFdrag=0ρgS(π d 36)ρg(π d 36)CDρV2A2=0ρg(π d 36)(SG1)CDρV22(π4D2)=0

Solve for V

V=[4gD( SG1)3CD]1/2

The length of the tank can be defined as,

L=UhV

Where,

h - Height

According to the definitions, we can assume,

CD=1.0

Therefore,

Find vertical velocity,

V=[4gD( SG1)3CD]1/2=[4( 9.81m/ s 2 )( 0.001m)( 2.551)3( 1.0)]1/2=0.142m/s

Calculate the minimum length of the tank,

L=UhV=(0.35m/s)(2.5m)0.142m/s=6.162m

Conclusion:

The minimum length of the tank if D=1mm is equal to,

L=6.162m.

To determine

(b)

Estimate the minimum length of the tank if the particle diameter is equal to 100μm ?

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 7.72P

L=116.67m

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The depth of the water tank is 2.5m

The velocity of water flow is 35cm/s

The specific gravity of tank material is SG=2.55

The Newton’s law of downward motion is defined as,

F=ma

Where,

F - Downward force

m - Mass

a - Downward acceleration

The buoyancy force is defined as,

Fbouyancy=Vρg

The drag force is defined as,

Fdrag=CDρU2A2

In above equation,

CD - Drag co-efficient

A - Characteristic area

Calculation:

According to sub-part a,

We can say,

V=[4gD( SG1)3CD]1/2

The length of the tank can be defined as,

L=UhV

Where,

h - Height

According to the definitions, we can assume,

CD=36

Therefore,

Find vertical velocity,

V=[4gD( SG1)3CD]1/2=[4( 9.81m/ s 2 )( 100× 10 6 m)( 2.551)3( 36)]1/2=0.0075m/s

Calculate the minimum length of the tank,

L=UhV=(0.35m/s)(2.5m)0.0075m/s=116.67m

Conclusion:

The minimum length of the tank if D=1mm is equal to,

L=116.67m.

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