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Chapter 6: Fluids Engineering
Chapter 6
Solutions
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P6.1: Convert the viscosity of mercury (1.5×10–3 kg/(m ⋅ s)) to the dimensions of
slug/(ft ⋅ s) and centipoise.
Solution:
Use the USCS and SI conversion factors listed in Table 3.P6. Recall that 1 P = 0.1 kg/(m ⋅
s) and that 1 cP = 0.01 P.
kg P cP
µ = 1.5 × 10 −3 10 100
m ⋅ s kg (m ⋅ s ) P
= 1.5 cP
kg slug m
µ = 1.5 ×10 −3 6.8522 ×10−2 0.3048
m⋅s kg ft
slug
= 3.133 ×10−5
ft ⋅ s
1.5 cP
slug
3.133 ×10−5
ft ⋅ s
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P6.2: Michael Phelps won a record-setting 8 gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Now imagine if Phelps had competed in a pool filled with pancake syrup. Would you
expect his race times to increase, decrease, or stay the same? Research the issue and
prepare an approximately 250-word report supporting your answer. Cite at least two
references for your information.
The report may outline a number of different concepts, including the impact of viscous
forces, inertial forces, or body size on Phelps’ performance. Some of the basic ideas that
the students should be able to discuss and explore in the report are summarized in the
following:
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P6.3: The fuel tank on a sport-utility wagon holds 14 gal of gasoline. How much heavier is
the automobile when the tank is full compared to when it is empty?
Approach:
Use Equation (6.3) to calculate the weight of gasoline in the tank, with the density 1.32
slugs/ft3 from Table 6.1. From Table 3.5,1 gal = 0.1337 ft3.
Solution:
Volume:
ft 3
V = (14 gal ) 0.1337 = 1.872 ft 3
gal
Weight:
slug ft
w = 1.32 3 32.2 2 1.872 ft 3 ( )
ft s
slug ⋅ ft
= 79.56 = 79.56 lb
s2
79.56 lb
Discussion:
Using a nominal vehicle weight of 3500 lb, this represents an additional 2.3% of weight.
This impact of this additional weight on the vehicle performance would be negligible.
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P6.4: The pressure at the bottom of an 18 ft deep storage tank for gasoline is how much
greater than at the top? Express your answer in the units of psi.
Approach:
Use Equation (6.4) to determine the pressure at the bottom of the tank. With p0 being
standard atmospheric pressure, the change in pressure at the tank's bottom is ∆p = p – p0 =
pgh. From Table 6.1, the density of gasoline is 1.32 slug/ft3. Use the value in Table 6.2 to
convert between psf and psi.
Solution:
Pressure increase:
slug ft
∆ p = 1.32 3 32.2 2 (18 ft)
ft s
slug
= 765.1
ft ⋅ s 2
slug ⋅ ft 1
= 765.1 2 2
s ft
lb
= 765.1 2 = 765.1psf
ft
Convert to psi:
psi
∆ p = (765.1 psf ) 6.944 × 10 −3 = 5.313 psi
psf
5.313 psi
Discussion:
Standard atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psi. An equivalently deep tank of water would have
a larger pressure difference since water is denser than gasoline. This pressure increases
with tank depth, but does not depend upon tank width.
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Approach:
The pressure difference ∆p arises because of the height difference 120 mm – 80 mm = 40
mm in the column of mercury. Use Equation (6.4) to calculate the pressure difference.
Recall that 1 Mg = 1000 kg. Convert from Pa to psi using the factor from Table 6.2.
Solution:
Pressure:
kg m
∆ p = 13.54 × 103 3 9.81 2 (0.04 m )
m s
kg kg ⋅ m 1
= 5313 = 5313 2 2
m ⋅s 2
s m
N
= 5313 2 = 5313 Pa = 5.313 kPa
m
Convert to USCS:
psi
∆ p = (5313 Pa ) 1.450 × 10 −4 = 0.7704 psi
Pa
5.313 kPa
0.7704 psi
Discussion:
This difference in pressure was found using the blood pressure for a healthy person (120
over 80). However, for people with higher or lower blood pressure, the difference between
the upper systolic value and the lower diastolic value may be very similar. Not only does
the strength and health of the heart impact a person’s blood pressure, but gravity, the valves
in blood vessels, the contraction of skeletal muscles, diet, and other lifestyle and genetic
factors also impact blood pressure.
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P6.6: A 6 m high, 4 m wide rectangular gate is located at the end of an open freshwater
tank. The gate is hinged at the top and held in place by a force F. From Equation (6.4),
the pressure is proportional to the depth of the water, and the average pressure pavg
exerted on the gate by the water is
∆p
pavg =
2
where ∆p is the difference in pressure between the bottom of the gate (p1) and the
surface (p0). The resulting force of the water on the gate is
Fwater = pavg A
where A is the area of the gate the water acts upon. The resulting force acts 2 m from the
bottom of the gate because the pressure increases with depth. Determine the force
required to hold the gate in place.
Approach:
Using the density of water from Table 6.1, calculate the pressure at the bottom of the tank
using Equation (6.4). Calculate the pressure difference between the bottom of the tank and
the surface to eliminate the surface pressure in the calculations. The average pressure is
then half of the pressure difference. The water acts on the surface of the wall, therefore
calculate the surface area of the wall. Calculate the resulting force of the water on the gate
using Equation (6.1). To counter the force of the water there is a force applied on the
opposite side of the wall to stop the wall from rotating. Since the wall does not rotate, it has
a zero moment about its hinge. Using Equations (4.8) and (4.11), sum the moments about
the hinge and solve for the applied force. The force of the water creates a counterclockwise
moment about the hinge while the applied force creates a clockwise moment.
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Solution:
Calculate the pressure at the bottom of the tank using Equation (6.4):
kg m N
p1 = p0 + ρgh = p0 + 1000 3 9.81 2 (6 m ) = p0 + 58,860 2 = p0 + 58,860 Pa
m s m
Calculate the change in pressure:
∆ p = p1 − p0 = p0 + 58,860 Pa − p0 = 58,860 Pa
Calculate the average pressure:
∆ p 58,860 Pa
pavg = = = 29,430 Pa
2 2
Calculate the area the water is acting upon:
A = (6 m)(4 m) = 24 m 2
Calculate the force exerted by the water (Equation (6.1)):
N
Fwater = pavg A = 29,430 Pa ⋅ 24 m 2 = 29,430 2 ⋅ 24 m2 = 706,300 N
m
Using Equations (4.8) and (4.11), calculate the force necessary to hold the wall in place.
N 2
∑ M o ,i = ∑ M hinge,i = (Fwater ⋅ 4 m) − (F ⋅ 3 m ) = 0
i =1 i=1
706,300 N ⋅ 4 m
F= = 942,000 N
3m
942,000 N
Discussion:
This large force illustrates how much force water pressure can create on a vertical surface.
If the water was deeper not only would the average water pressure be larger, but the
moment arm about the hinge for the resultant force of the water would be longer. This
would require a larger applied force to keep the gate in place.
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P6.7: For the system in P6.6, suppose your design requirement was to minimize the force
necessary to hold the gate closed. Would you rather put the hinge at the top of the gate
or at the bottom? Support your answer.
Approach:
Using the density of water from Table 6.1, calculate the pressure at the bottom of the tank
using Equation (6.4). Calculate the pressure difference between the bottom of the tank and
the surface to eliminate the surface pressure in the calculations. The average pressure is
then half of the pressure difference. The water acts on the surface of the wall, therefore
calculate the surface area of the wall. Calculate the resulting force of the water on the gate
using Equation (6.1). To counter the force of the water there is a force applied on the
opposite side of the wall to stop the wall from rotating. Since the wall does not rotate, it has
a zero moment about its hinge. Using Equations (4.8) and (4.11), sum the moments about
the hinge when it is placed at the top (P6.6) and at the bottom and solve for the applied
forces. When the hinge is at the top, the force of the water creates a counterclockwise
moment about the hinge while the applied force creates a clockwise moment. When the
hinge is at the bottom, the force of the water creates a clockwise moment about the hinge
while the applied force creates a counterclockwise moment.
Solution:
Calculate the pressure at the bottom of the tank using Equation (6.4):
kg m N
p1 = p0 + ρgh = p0 + 1000 3 9.81 2 (6 m ) = p0 + 58,860 2 = p0 + 58,860 Pa
m s m
Calculate the change in pressure:
∆ p = p1 − p0 = p0 + 58,860 Pa − p0 = 58,860 Pa
Calculate the average pressure:
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∆ p 58,860 Pa
pavg =
= = 29,430 Pa
2 2
Calculate the area the water is acting upon:
A = (6 m)(4 m) = 24 m 2
Calculate the force exerted by the water (Equation (6.1)):
N
Fwater = pavg A = 29,430 Pa ⋅ 24 m 2 = 29,430 2 ⋅ 24 m2 = 706,300 N
m
Using Equations (4.8) and (4.11), calculate the force necessary to hold the wall in place
when the hinge is at the top and at the bottom:
Hinge at the top: Hinge at the bottom:
N 2 N 2
To minimize the force required to hold the gate closed, the hinge should be placed on the
bottom of the wall.
Discussion:
Placing the hinge at the bottom would create a shorter moment arm for the force of the
water. However, placing the hinge at the bottom may create other challenges, including
accessing the hinge to maintain and repair it. Also, depending upon how any release of the
water needs to be controlled, placing the hinge at the bottom may not be advantageous.
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P6.9: An ancient king's supposedly golden crown had a mass of 3 kg, but it was actually
made by a dishonest metal smith from an equal mix of gold (1.93×104 kg/m3) and silver
(1.06×104 kg/ m3). (a) Suppose that Archimedes suspended the crown from a string and
lowered it into water until it was fully submerged. If the string was then connected to a
balance scale, what tension would Archimedes have measured in the string? (b) If the
test was repeated, but this time with the crown replaced by a 3-kg block of pure gold,
what tension would be measured?
Approach:
The two crowns have the same mass but different volumes since their densities are not the
same. The buoyancy forces exerted by the water on the crown, and on the solid gold block,
will be different according to Equation (6.5): FB = ρfluidgVobject. This difference in buoyancy
force will influence the scale reading. The density of fresh water is 1000 kg/m3 from Table
6.1.
Solution:
(a) Average crown density:
1 kg kg
ρ = (19.3 + 10.6) ×103 3 =14.95 ×103 3
2 m m
Volume:
3 kg
V= = 2.01 × 10 −4 m 3
kg
14.95 × 103 3
m
Buoyancy force:
kg m
FB = ρwater gV = 1000 3 9.81 2 ( 2.01 × 10 −4 m 3 ) =1.969 N
m s
String tension:
m
T = w− FB = (3 kg ) 9.81 2 − 1.969 N = 27.46 N
s
27.46 N
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(b) Volume:
3 kg
V= = 1.55 × 10 −4 m 3
kg
19.3 × 103
m3
Buoyancy force:
kg m
FB = 1000 3 9.81 2 (1.55 × 10 −4 m 3 ) = 1.525 N
m s
String tension:
m
T = (3 kg ) 9.81 2 − 1.525 N = 27.91 N
s
27.91 N, 1.6% difference in the two cases
Discussion:
This difference would be difficult to discern by hand, but precision scales could effectively
identify it. If the metal smith used a material with a density less than silver such as zinc or
iron, the difference in tension would be larger.
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P6.10: Scuba divers carry ballast weights to have neutral buoyancy. At that condition, the
buoyancy force on the diver exactly balances weight, and there is no tendency either to
float toward the surface or to sink. In freshwater, a certain diver carries 10 lb of lead
alloy ballast of density 1.17×104 kg/m3. During an excursion in seawater, the diver
must carry 50% more ballast to remain neutrally buoyant. How much does this diver
weigh?
Approach:
In each case, the combined weight of the diver and ballast equals the buoyancy force,
which is found using Equation (6.5) FB = ρfluidgVobject. The density of fresh water is 1000
kg/m3, and the density of sea water is 1026 kg/m3 from Table 6.1. The weight and volume
of the diver are both unknown, and are found from the two given conditions of ballast
weight.
Solution:
Let w = diver's weight and V = diver's volume. Look at the fresh and sea water cases
separately:
Fresh water:
Volume of ballast =
N
(10 lb) 4.448
= lb
= 3.875 × 10 −4 m 3
m kg
9.81 2 11.7 × 10 3
3
s m
Ballast buoyancy force =
kg m
= 1000 3 9.81 2 (3.875 × 10 −4 m 3 ) = 3.802 N
m s
kg m
w+ 44.48 N = 3.802 N + 1000 3 9.81 2 V
m s
9810 V – w = 40.678 N (1)
Sea water:
Volume of ballast = (1.5) (3.875 × 10– 4 m3) = 5.8125× 10 – 4 m3
kg m
Ballast buoyancy force = 1026 3 9.81 2 (5.8125 × 10 −4 m 3 ) = 5.850 N
m s
kg m
w + 66.72 N = 5.85 N + 1026 3 9.81 2 V
m s
10,065 V – w = 60.87 N (2)
Multiply (1) by (10,065)/(9810) = 1.026:
10,065 V –1.026 w = 41.735 N (3)
Subtract (3) from (2):
0.026 w = 19.135 or w = 736 N
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736 N or 165 lb
Discussion:
A weight of 165 lb is reasonable from an order of magnitude perspective. The diver must
carry more ballast in sea water because it is denser than fresh water which makes the diver
more buoyant. Alternatively, equations (1) and (2) could be used to solve for V which then
could be used to solve for w.
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P6.12: Water flows through a 5 cm diameter pipe at the average velocity of 1.25 m/s. (a) In
the dimensions of L/s, what is the volumetric flow rate? (b) If the diameter of the pipe is
reduced by 20% at a constriction, by what percentage does the water's velocity change?
Approach:
Calculate the volumetric flow rate using Equation (6.10), and the conversion factor 1000 L
= 1 m3. When the pipe's diameter decreases, the fluid flows faster following Equation
(6.13).
Solution:
(a) Cross–sectional area:
π
A= (0.05 m ) 2 = 1.963 × 10 −3 m 2
4
Volumetric flow rate (Equation 6.10):
m m3
q = (1.963 × 10 −3 m 2 ) 1.25 = 2.454 × 10 −3
s s
Convert dimensions (Table 6.3):
−3 m
3
Ls L
q = 2.454 ×10 1000 3 = 2.454
s m s s
L
2.454
s
Discussion:
The velocity must increase significantly because of the incompressibility of water. As a
result, the volumetric flow must remain constant between the larger and smaller diameters.
If the reduction in diameter is even larger, the volume in the smaller diameter section must
also increase.
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P6.13: In a pipeline that connects a production oilfield to a tanker terminal, oil having
density 1.85 slug/ft3 and viscosity 6×10-3 slug/(ft⋅s) flows through a 48 in. diameter
pipeline at 6 mph. What is the Reynolds number? Is the flow laminar or turbulent?
Approach:
Apply the definition Re = ρvL/µ from Equation (6.6) with the characteristic length L being
the pipeline's diameter.
Solution:
Velocity in consistent units (1 mi = 5280 ft in Table 3.5):
mi ft − 4 hr ft
v = 6 5280 2.778 ×10 = 8 .8
hr mi s s
Reynolds number:
slug ft
1.85 3 8.8 (4ft )
Re =
ft s
= 1.09 ×10 4
slug
6 ×10 −3
ft ⋅ s
Since this value is larger than 2000, the critical value for transition between laminar and
turbulent flow in a pipe, the oil flow is turbulent.
Re = 1.1× 104 (turbulent)
Discussion:
If an engineer wanted to decrease the Reynolds number into the laminar region, they could
decrease the velocity of the oil or decrease the diameter of the pipeline.
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P6.14: For the parabolic pressure profile in Equation (6.7), show that the average flow
velocity is half the maximum value [Equation (6.11)].
Approach:
Average the fluid's velocity across the pipe's cross–sectional area. The influence of the
velocity in Equation (6.7), which changes with radius, is equivalent to vavg over the area
πR2. Integrate velocity (6.7) over the area element dA = (2πr)dr.
Solution:
From Equation (6.7):
r 2
v ( r ) = vmax 1 −
R
The average velocity across the pipe's cross–sectional area is:
R
1
v(r )(2π r dr )
π R 2 ∫0
vavg =
1
R
r 2
( 2π rdr )
π R 2 ∫0 max R
= v 1 −
R R
2v 2v
= max2 ∫ rdr − max4 ∫ r 3dr
πR 0 πR 0
From the properties of indefinite integrals:
1 2
∫ r dr = 2 r
1 4
∫ =
3
r dr r
4
The average velocity becomes:
2 v 1 2 2 vmax 1 4
vavg = max 2
R − 4 R
R 2 R 4
1
= vmax − vmax
2
1
= vmax
2
which is the same as Equation (6.11).
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Discussion:
This demonstrates the principle illustrated in Figure 6.17 and is applicable to laminar flow
only.
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P6.15: The average velocity of blood flowing in a certain 4 mm diameter artery in the
human body is 0.28 m/s. Calculate the Reynolds number and determine whether the
flow is laminar or turbulent. The viscosity and density of blood are approximately 4 cP
and 1.06 Mg/m3, respectively.
Approach:
Recognize that blood does not flow in steady manner and that it is not a homogenous
liquid. However, assume steady and homogeneous flow for these calculations. Calculate
the Reynolds number by using Equation (6.6). Fluid flow in a pipe is expected to be
laminar if Re is less than 2000.
Solution:
In dimensionally consistent units:
P kg (m ⋅ s ) kg
µ = (4 cP ) 0.01 0.1 = 0.004
cP P m ⋅s
Mg kg kg
ρ = 1.06 3 1000 = 1006 3
m Mg m
The Reynolds number is:
kg m
1006 3 0.28 (0.004 m )
Re =
m s
= 281.7
kg
0.004
m ⋅s
Since this is much less than 2000, the flow is laminar.
Re = 282 (laminar)
Discussion:
The laminar flow of blood allows for a steady amount of blood to be supplied across the
body. To become turbulent, the velocity of the blood and/or the artery diameter would need
to increase significantly. It is advantageous that the blood flow in our bodies remains safely
in the laminar region. This is only an approximation since blood is not a homogenous
liquid and since the blood flow is not steady but instead pulses.
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P6.16: (a) Determine the volumetric flow rate of blood in the artery of P6.15. (b) Calculate
the maximum velocity of blood across the artery's cross section. (c) Determine the
amount by which the blood pressure decreases along each 10 cm length of the artery.
Approach:
The volumetric flow rate is given by Equation (6.10), where the cross–sectional area and
average velocity are known. For laminar flow (the result of P6.14), the maximum velocity
is twice the average value (Equation 6.11). Likewise, the pressure drop ∆p can be obtained
from Equation (6.12).
Solution:
(a) Volumetric flow rate
Cross–sectional area:
π
A= (0.004 m)2 = 1.257 ×10−5 m 2
4
Volumetric flow rate:
m m3
q = (1.257 × 10 −5 m 2 ) 0.28 = 3.519 × 10 −6
s s
3
m
q = 3.519 × 10 −6
s
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more blessed life.
But the story of Aunt Patty's guests, as far as I have known them intimately,
must be brought to a close. After all, I did not stay quite twelve months at "Gay
Bowers." I went home for Christmas and I did not return. There was no longer
any thought of my going up for Matriculation. Even now I regret that I never
did so, but mother was bent upon my entering on a course of domestic
economy, and the value of that study I am daily proving.
Early in the New Year, Olive was married. It was a very pretty wedding and
everything went off charmingly; but her departure for India six weeks later left
us all with very sore hearts. Alan was duly appointed to the professorship at
Edinburgh, and now my home is in that beautiful old city, for in the following
year, at the beginning of the summer vacation, we were married.
I should like to write about that wedding, but Alan thinks I had better not begin.
My three sisters, Alan's two, and Cousin Agneta were my bridesmaids. Mr.
Upsher assisted at the ceremony, and Jack, such a handsome young soldier,
was one of the guests. He still showed himself devoted to Peggy, but I hope
he is not seriously attracted by her, for Peggy declares that she is wedded to
her art and is quite angry if any one suggests that she may marry. She is now
working hard in Paris and promises to develop into a first-rate artist in "black
and white."
Agneta made a very pretty bridesmaid and looked as happy as one could
wish. I say this on mother's authority, for really I cannot remember how any
one looked except Alan. The sun must have been in my eyes all the time, for
my recollection of everything is so vague and hazy. So it was wise of Alan to
advise me not to attempt to describe our wedding. Soon afterwards we heard
of Agneta's engagement, with her parents' approval, to a young medical man,
so I dare say she did look happy.
Alan and I always agree that "Gay Bowers" is the most delightful old country
house we have ever known. Apparently many are of the same opinion, for
aunt seldom has a room to spare in it.
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