Bernoulli and Momentum Disconnect?

In summary, the conversation discusses the use of Bernoulli's equation and the Momentum Equation to analyze a simple fluid jet. While both equations provide the same results for the fluid's pressure at the first station, there is a discrepancy at the second station. This is due to the subtle difference in the treatment of the control volume in the Momentum Equation. The added force of restraint, necessary to keep the control volume from accelerating, contributes to the increase in pressure at the second station.
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I was playing around, and I found something unexpected. If we are analyzing a simple fluid jet:

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We can apply Bernoulli's (which is Conservation of Energy) and arrive at:

$$ P_{1_{B}} = \frac{1}{2} \rho \left( v_2^2 - v_1^2 \right) = \frac{1}{2} \rho ( v_2 - v_1 ) ( v_2+ v_1) $$

It would seem you could also use the Momentum Equation:

$$ \sum \boldsymbol F = \frac{d}{dt} \int_{cv} \boldsymbol v \rho~dV\llap{-}+ \int_{cs} \boldsymbol v \rho \boldsymbol V \cdot d\boldsymbol A $$

Which says in words:

$$ \left[ \begin{array} ~sum~ of~ forces \\ ~acting ~on ~matter \\ ~in~ control ~volume \end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array}~time ~rate~ of \\ ~change ~of~ momentum \\ ~in ~control ~volume \end{array} \right] + \left[ \begin{array} ~ net ~outflow~ rate \\ ~of ~momentum \\ ~through~ control ~surface \end{array} \right]$$

Assuming constant properties across the control surface and steady flow (changing only in position, not time) for that nozzle its reduced to:

$$ P_{1_{M}} = \rho v_1 ( v_2 - v_1) $$

Comparing the two taken independently you get differing results for ##P_1##

$$ \frac{P_{1_{M}} }{P_{1_{B}}} = \frac{\rho v_1 ( v_2 - v_1)}{\frac{1}{2} \rho ( v_2 - v_1 ) ( v_2+ v_1)} = \frac{v_1}{\frac{1}{2} ( v_2 + v_1 )}$$

This implies that:

$$ P_{1_{M}} < P_{1_{B}}$$

I guess the difference comes from the fact that I've subtlety left out something in the momentum analysis. In order for the control volume to not be accelerating there must be a force acting on the nozzle in the momentum analysis that was not taken into account, perhaps this is where the discrepancy lies? I notice that in my fluids text they use momentum to solve for the force acting on the nozzle to keep it in place, by first invoking Bernoulli's to solve for the velocities ##v_1,v_2## given pressure ##P_1##.
 
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Yeah, I think I solved my own problem by trying to explain it. The momentum equation is actually given by:

$$P_{1_{M}} A_1 - F_{restraint} = \rho A_1 v_1 ( v_2-v_1)$$

That added force of restraint would be necessary to keep the cv from accelerating and would act to increase the value of ##P_{1_{M}}##.
 
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Consider that the Bernoulli equation is simultaneously a conservation of momentum and energy equation. It can be derived directly from the more general versions of each.

For example, if you start with the 1-D, incompressible Euler equation (e.g. taken along a streamline)
[tex]\rho u\;du = -dp[/tex]
you can pretty straightforwardly integrate both sides between two stations 1 and 2
[tex]\rho\int_1^2 u\;du = -\int_1^2 dp[/tex]
[tex]\left.\dfrac{\rho u^2}{2}\right|^2_1 = -p|^2_1[/tex]
[tex]\dfrac{\rho u_2^2}{2} + p_2 = \dfrac{\rho u_1^2}{2} + p_1[/tex]
 
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boneh3ad said:
Consider that the Bernoulli equation is simultaneously a conservation of momentum and energy equation. It can be derived directly from the more general versions of each.

For example, if you start with the 1-D, incompressible Euler equation (e.g. taken along a streamline)
[tex]\rho u\;du = -dp[/tex]
you can pretty straightforwardly integrate both sides between two stations 1 and 2
[tex]\rho\int_1^2 u\;du = -\int_1^2 dp[/tex]
[tex]\left.\dfrac{\rho u^2}{2}\right|^2_1 = -p|^2_1[/tex]
[tex]\dfrac{\rho u_2^2}{2} + p_2 = \dfrac{\rho u_1^2}{2} + p_1[/tex]
Ok, so "The Momentum Equation" is apparently not both momentum and energy arguments simultaneously, and that must then have something to do with the treatment of a control volume as opposed to the treatment of streamline, because in the beginning both the Euler and "The Momentum Equation" are variations of Newtons Second Law?
 
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erobz said:
Yeah, I think I solved my own problem by trying to explain it. The momentum equation is actually given by:

$$P_{1_{M}} A_1 - F_{restraint} = \rho A_1 v_1 ( v_2-v_1)$$

That added force of restraint would be necessary to keep the cv from accelerating and would act to increase the value of ##P_{1_{M}}##.
That added force is the axial component of the force exerted by the wall of the converging nozzle on the flowing fluid.
 
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1. What is the Bernoulli and Momentum Disconnect?

The Bernoulli and Momentum Disconnect is a phenomenon in fluid dynamics where the Bernoulli equation, which describes the relationship between fluid pressure and velocity, does not accurately predict the momentum of the fluid in certain situations.

2. How does the Bernoulli and Momentum Disconnect occur?

The disconnect occurs when there is a change in the direction of the fluid flow, such as in a curved pipe or around an object. This change in direction causes a change in the fluid's momentum, which is not accounted for in the Bernoulli equation.

3. What are some practical applications of the Bernoulli and Momentum Disconnect?

Some common applications include the lift force on airplane wings, the flow of water around a ship's hull, and the flow of air around a car's body. Understanding the disconnect is crucial in designing efficient and safe structures and vehicles.

4. How can the Bernoulli and Momentum Disconnect be accounted for in calculations?

One way to account for the disconnect is by using the Navier-Stokes equations, which take into account the change in momentum. However, these equations are more complex and require more computational power compared to the simpler Bernoulli equation.

5. Are there any ongoing research or developments related to the Bernoulli and Momentum Disconnect?

Yes, there is ongoing research in this area to better understand and predict the disconnect in various fluid flow scenarios. There are also efforts to develop more accurate and efficient numerical methods for solving the Navier-Stokes equations to account for the disconnect.

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