Introduction to Fluid MechanicsHelps students develop an orderly approach to problem solving by starting from basic equations, stating assumptions clearly and relating results to expected physical behavior. Many detailed example problems demonstrate good solution techniques and explain troublesome points of theory. Updated and expanded with increased coverage of relevant topics, more example and homework problems and new sections on supersonic channel flow and fluid machinery. |
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acceleration Assume Basic equation Bernoulli equation boundary layer Calculate channel component Compute constant control volume coordinates curve cylinder density depth Determine diameter dimensionless downstream drag coefficient drag force duct energy Evaluate Example Problem exit expression flow field frictionless ft/sec ft² fully developed given head loss horizontal hydraulic ideal gas incompressible flow inlet isentropic kPa abs laminar flow liquid m/sec Mach number mass flow rate maximum measured meters momentum equation normal shock nozzle obtain p₁ parameters plot pressure gradient psia pump ratio Reynolds number sec² shear stress shown in Fig stagnation pressure static pressure steady flow stream function streamline surface tank temperature tube turbine uniform flow V₁ velocity field velocity profile viscosity volume flow rate wind tunnel ду