Practice Calculation Of Average Velocity (2) - Turbulent Pipe Flow - Hydraulic Engineering

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Question 1.
Define average velocity in pipe flow.
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Think about the flow rate and area involved.
Question 2.
What does the symbol 'u_star' represent?
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Recall its significance in flow characterization.
3Question 3.
What is the equation for average velocity in smooth pipes?
- u - V_average = 5.75 log_10(y/R) + 3.75
- V_average = 5.75u + 3.75y
- u = V_average * R
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Recall the derivation we did in class!
4Question 4.
True or False: The average velocity in rough pipes differs from smooth pipes.
- True
- False
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Think about the generalization of the equations.
Question 5.
Calculate the average velocity in a pipe of radius R given u(r) = u_max * (1 - (r/R)^(1/8)). Show your work.
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Use substitution as shown in previous examples.
Question 6.
Discuss the wall shear stress calculation for a power law profile. Explain any issues faced.
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Consider the behavior of velocity as it approaches the edges.

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