How Can I Design a Fluid System with a Specific Mass Flow Rate?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on designing a fluid system with a specific mass flow rate of 0.95 kg/s. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the relationship between flow rate and tank level, as well as flow from a pipe based on pressure. Suggestions include considering the use of a buffer tank and flow controllers to optimize the system. The conversation highlights the need for clarity on project constraints and optimization requirements to provide effective solutions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Fluid dynamics principles
  • Understanding of mass flow rate calculations
  • Knowledge of tank level-flow relationships
  • Familiarity with pressure-flow relationships in piping systems
NEXT STEPS
  • Research fluid dynamics equations relevant to mass flow rate
  • Explore the design and function of buffer tanks in fluid systems
  • Study flow control techniques using valves and controllers
  • Investigate the impact of pressure on flow rates in pipes
USEFUL FOR

Engineering students, fluid system designers, and professionals involved in system dynamics and fluid mechanics will benefit from this discussion.

AliSadiq
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
THIS HOMEWORK PROBLEM WAS SUBMITTED TO THE WRONG FORUM, SO NO TEMPLATE WAS USED. ALSO, IN THE FUTURE, SOME EFFORT IS REQUIRED.
Hello friends I am from Saudi Arabia . I have a project in System Dynamics course . The Project is to design a fluid system that Qout should be 0.95 Mass flow rate enter the system.see the attached file for more information . Please if someone can give me a hint or the procedure how to start solving the problem .
 

Attachments

Well, what are the circumstances for this exercise? Any limitations? Any need for optimization? Are you allowed to bring in some kind of buffer tank, or perhaps even a flow controller ? You might want to provide some more info to get adequate assistance ...

Assuming a buffer tank is allowed, and going for a simple solution: do you know a relationship between flow from a tank as a function of level ? Flow from a pipe as a function of pressure ?
 

Similar threads

Spec'ing the power of heater for an atypical heat exchanger problem
  • · Replies 22 ·
Replies
22
Views
4K
Doublet flow in Fluid Dynamics between two spheres or cylinders
  • · Replies 0 ·
Replies
0
Views
2K
Fluid Dynamics: Dimensional Analysis and important forces
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Programs Universities for Research in Dynamical Systems of Fluids
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Hydraulic head as a function of flow rate
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Volume flow rate and mass flow rate
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
Can Mass Fractions be Determined from Given Mass Flow Rates?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Construction of a model of a hydraulic damper
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
2K
How to determine air velocity in open ended tube?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K
Vacuum pump design
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K