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i have this question which asks me to find the average flow velocity in a pipe, BUT based on flow rate relation and not statistical average
what is the flowrate relation?
what is the flowrate relation?
The flow rate and velocity distribution in pipe flow are directly related. This means that as the flow rate increases, the velocity distribution also increases. Similarly, as the flow rate decreases, the velocity distribution decreases. This is due to the conservation of mass principle, which states that the mass of fluid flowing into a pipe must be equal to the mass of fluid flowing out.
The diameter of the pipe has a significant impact on the flow rate and velocity distribution. As the diameter increases, the flow rate also increases while the velocity distribution decreases. This is because a larger pipe allows for more fluid to flow through, resulting in a higher flow rate with a lower velocity.
The Reynolds number is a dimensionless quantity that is used to predict whether a flow is laminar or turbulent. In pipe flow, a higher Reynolds number indicates a turbulent flow, which results in a more uniform velocity distribution and a higher flow rate compared to a laminar flow with a lower Reynolds number.
Fluid viscosity plays a crucial role in determining the flow rate and velocity distribution in pipe flow. A more viscous fluid experiences greater resistance to flow, resulting in a lower flow rate and a more uniform velocity distribution. In contrast, a less viscous fluid flows more easily, leading to a higher flow rate and a less uniform velocity distribution.
The roughness of the pipe's inner surface can significantly affect the flow rate and velocity distribution. A rougher surface causes more friction, which results in a lower flow rate and a more uniform velocity distribution. In contrast, a smoother surface experiences less friction, leading to a higher flow rate and a less uniform velocity distribution.