5 Questions
Which type of flow meter involves the use of a characteristic dimension and the mean velocity of the flow in its Reynolds Number calculation?
Obstructive flow meter
In laminar flow, how are the paths of all particles of the fluid described?
Parallel to the walls of the pipe
What type of flow is characterized by swirling eddies due to transverse components of velocity?
Turbulent flow
Which type of flow meter does not obstruct the flow path of the fluid?
Electromagnetic flow meter
What is the formula for Reynolds Number ($R_e$) used to classify fluid flows?
$\frac{\rho vD}{\mu}$
Study Notes
Flow Meters
- A certain type of flow meter involves the use of a characteristic dimension and the mean velocity of the flow in its Reynolds Number calculation.
Laminar Flow
- In laminar flow, the paths of all particles of the fluid are described as straight and parallel to the pipe walls.
Turbulent Flow
- Turbulent flow is characterized by swirling eddies due to transverse components of velocity.
Flow Meters (2)
- One type of flow meter does not obstruct the flow path of the fluid.
Reynolds Number
- The formula for Reynolds Number ($R_e$) used to classify fluid flows is not provided in the text.
Learn about different techniques used to measure fluid flow, including obstructive and non-obstructive flow meters such as orifice plates, electromagnetic flow meters, and more.
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