Calculating Oil Flow Rate in Cast Iron Pipe

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the flow rate of oil through a cast iron pipe, given specific parameters such as the pipe's diameter, length, and a head difference. The problem involves concepts from fluid mechanics, particularly focusing on viscosity and flow rate calculations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the relationship between kinematic viscosity and dynamic viscosity, questioning how to derive dynamic viscosity without the density of the oil. There are attempts to clarify the definitions of variables in the relevant equations.

Discussion Status

Participants are engaged in clarifying definitions and relationships between fluid properties. Some guidance has been offered regarding the definitions of viscosity, but there is no explicit consensus on how to proceed with the calculations.

Contextual Notes

There is a noted lack of information regarding the density of the oil, which is essential for determining dynamic viscosity. Participants are also navigating the constraints of the problem as presented in the homework statement.

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Homework Statement


calculate the flow rate at which oil (kinematic viscocity = (10^-6) (m^2) /s )
flow thru a cast iron pipe 100mm diameter and 115 m long under head difference of 5m

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


hf = 32μLV / ρg(D^2) how to get the value of μ( dynamic viscosity) ? we need density of oil to get the μ , am i right ? but , density of oil is not given , how to do this ? i plan to get the value of v ( velocity ) and then multiply v with area to get the flow rate
 
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You're only given a few values in the problem statement. Only one is related to the properties of the fluid involved. Did you investigate its definition and perhaps its relationship to the parameters you seek?
 
gneill said:
You're only given a few values in the problem statement. Only one is related to the properties of the fluid involved. Did you investigate its definition and perhaps its relationship to the parameters you seek?
yes , but i still gt stucked , can somehow guide me how to proceed with this question ?
 
foo9008 said:
yes , but i still gt stucked , can somehow guide me how to proceed with this question ?
I'm not an expert in this area. But let's see what we can do.

You presented a single equation in your problem statement: hf = 32μLV / ρg(D^2)

Can you define for me each of the variables in that equation?
What did you discover about the definition of kinematic viscosity?
 
foo9008 said:

Homework Statement


calculate the flow rate at which oil (kinematic viscocity = (10^-6) (m^2) /s )
flow thru a cast iron pipe 100mm diameter and 115 m long under head difference of 5m

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


hf = 32μLV / ρg(D^2) how to get the value of μ( dynamic viscosity) ? we need density of oil to get the μ , am i right ? but , density of oil is not given , how to do this ? i plan to get the value of v ( velocity ) and then multiply v with area to get the flow rate
What's the relationship between kinematic viscosity (##\nu##) and dynamic viscosity (##\mu##)?

It should be spelled out in your text. If it isn't, you can look it up:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscosity
 
SteamKing said:
What's the relationship between kinematic viscosity (##\nu##) and dynamic viscosity (##\mu##)?

It should be spelled out in your text. If it isn't, you can look it up:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscosity
I noted my mistake, thank you
 

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