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Problems Chapter 5
1. Analysis of Fully Developed laminar Flow Down an Inclined Plane Surface A liquid flows down an inclined plane surface in a steady, fully developed laminar film of thickness h. Simplify the continuity and Navier-Stokes equations to model this flow field. Obtain expressions for the liquid velocity profile, the shear stress distribution, the volume flow rate, and the average velocity. Relate the liquid film thickness to the volume flow rate per unit of depth of surface normal to the flow. Calculate the volume flow rate in a film of water h=1 mm thick, flowing on a surface b=1 m wide, inclined at =15 to the horizontal.

Assumptions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2. Laminar Viscous Flow between Coaxial Cylinders A viscous liquid fills the annular gap between vertical concentric cylinders. The inner cylinder is stationary, and the outer cylinder rotates at constant speed. The flow is laminar. Simplify the continuity and Navier-Stokes equations to model this flow field. Obtain expressions for the liquid velocity profile, the shear stress distribution, and shear stress at the surface of the inner cylinder. Assumptions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. Two infinite, horizontal parallel plate Consider two infinite, horizontal plate in which an incompressible, laminar, and fully developed fluid flows between them. Find the velocity profile. Assumptions: 1. 2. 3.

4. Plane Couette Flow A wide moving belt passes through a container of a viscous liquid. The belt moves vertically upward with a constant velocity, V0, as illustrated in the figure. Because of viscous force the belt picks up a film of fluid of thickness h. Gravity tends to make the fluid drain down the belt. Assume that the flow is laminar, steady, and fully developed. Use the Navier-Stokes equations to determine an expression for the average velocity of the fluid film as it is dragged up the belt. Assumptions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

5. Poiseuille Flow - Laminar Flow in Circular Tubes Steady, incompressible, laminar flow through a straight circular tube of constant cross section (Hagen-Poiseuille flow). Assumptions 1. 2. 3. 4.

6. Flow through an annulus Steady, incompressible, laminar flow, and fully developed.

Assumptions 1. 2. 3. 4.