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    Linear Programming Exam Question

    Homework Statement Here is the stated problem: MSA computer corporation manufactures two computer system. Alpha 4 and Beta 5. The firm employs five technicians working 160 hours per month. Management insists on no overtime next month (less than or equal to 160 hours).20 hours labour is...
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    Fluids Problem - Dimensional analysis, pipe flow, propeller

    I got it now, I was right, it just seems high to me when flow rate is in l/s instead of m^3/s. I was really expecting the problem to be more complicated. Thanks for the help.
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    Fluids Problem - Dimensional analysis, pipe flow, propeller

    Ok so using the six original variables I listed I formed three Pi terms: Pi 1: Q/(N)(d3) Pi 2: D/d Pi 3: ρN(d2)/μ From geometric similarity I found the scale is 1:5. Then just using similarity of Pi 1 with the data given I found Q for air to be 2797.40 l/s. I thought this...
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    Fluids Problem - Dimensional analysis, pipe flow, propeller

    Homework Statement I have a tutorial question I have been struggling with. The problem is: The flow through a closed, circular sectioned pipe may be metered by measuring the speed of rotation of a propeller having its axis along the pipe central line. Derive a relation between the volume...
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