Reynolds Transport Theorem and Volume calculation

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the Reynolds Transport Theorem (RTT) and volume calculation in fluid mechanics. Participants express confusion regarding how volume calculations, which are fundamental in thermodynamics and heat transfer, relate to RTT. The conversation highlights the importance of control volumes in understanding this relationship, as indicated in the source material "A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics" by Munson, Young, Okiishi, and Huebsch. Ultimately, the connection lies in the application of RTT to analyze fluid motion across defined control volumes.

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I cannot understand the the relation between Reynolds Transport Theorem and Volume Calculation.

Volume calculation is an simple, straightforward process which, I think, have much connection between Reynolds Transport Theorem. We calculate volumes in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. So I would like to ask why this problem is given under RTT.

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/197658

Source: A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechnanics by Munson/Young/Okiishi/Huebsch.

Thank you.
 
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mech-eng said:
I cannot understand the the relation between Reynolds Transport Theorem and Volume Calculation.

Volume calculation is an simple, straightforward process which, I think, have much connection between Reynolds Transport Theorem. We calculate volumes in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. So I would like to ask why this problem is given under RTT.

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/197658

Source: A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechnanics by Munson/Young/Okiishi/Huebsch.

Thank you.
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Sorry, the title which questions belonging to have also control volumes. Then the question is solved.

Thank you.
 

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