Chemical Engineering :: Fluid Mechanics
- The actual velocity at vena-contracta for flow through an orifice from a reservoir is given by
- If 'x' is the depth of flow in an open channel of large width, then the hydraulic radius is equal to
- In centrifugal pumps, cavitation occurs, when pressure of the impeller eye or vane becomes
- A compressor that takes suction at a pressure below atmospheric and discharge against atmospheric pressure is called a __________ pump.
- Check valve is used for __________ flow.
- A rotameter works on the principle of __________ pressure drop.
- The continuity equation of fluid mechanics utilises the principle of conservation of
- Which of the fluid forces are not considered in the Reynold's equation of flow?
- A Bingham fluid of viscosity μ = 10 Pa.s and yield stress, τ₀ = 10 KPa, is shared between flat parallel plates separated by a distance of 10⁻³ m. The top plate is moving with a velocity of 1 m/s. The shear stress on the plate is
- Piezometric head is the sum of the __________ heads.
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