Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications
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Author: Yunus A. Cengel Dr., John M. Cimbala
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(b)
In two dimensional boundary layer, shear stress was changed linearly from
the solid surface toward y-axis until it reach the value of zero at y = 6.
Based on Table 2 and setting given to you;
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Derive the equation of displacement thickness and momentum
thickness using Von Karman Approximation Method ; and
(ii) Determine the accuracy of this method in determining the value of
displacement thickness and momentum thickness.
Table 2 : Equation of Velocity Profile
Setting
Equation
wU = 3(y/8)/2 – (y/8j?/2
A flat plate of length equal to 50 cm is parallel to a 25 m/s stream velocity. What is the shear stress, in Pa, at a section
40 cm away from the leading edge of the plate? The fluid is air with density equal to 1.2 kg/m³ and kinematic viscosity
of 1.5 x 10-5 m²/s.
Answer:
(b)
In two-dimensional boundary layer, shear stress was changed linearly
from the solid surface toward y-axis until it reaches the value of zero at y
= 8. Based on Table 2 and setting given to you;
(i)
Derive the equation of displacement thickness and momentum
thickness using Von Karman Approximation Method; and
(ii)
Determine the accuracy of this method in determining the value of
displacement thickness and momentum thickness.
Table 2: Equation of Velocity Profile
Equation
u/U = 3(y/8)/2 – (y/8)³/2
Setting
2
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