Laminar Flow Quiz

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What is the characteristic of laminar flow?

  • Chaotic paths with occasional mixing
  • Rough paths with high mixing
  • Smooth paths with little mixing (correct)
  • Random paths with no mixing

What parameter determines the threshold velocity for the transition from laminar to turbulent flow?

  • Mach number
  • Reynolds number (correct)
  • Weber number
  • Froude number

What is the motion of fluid particles close to a solid surface in laminar flow?

  • Moving perpendicular to the surface
  • Moving in irregular patterns away from the surface
  • Moving in circular paths around the surface
  • Moving in straight lines parallel to the surface (correct)

What determines the occurrence of either laminar or turbulent flow in a closed channel?

<p>Velocity and viscosity of the fluid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is turbulent flow characterized?

<p>Characterized by eddies or small packets of fluid particles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an autoclave in the chemical industry?

<p>To cure coatings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature is pressurized saturated steam used for sterilization in autoclaves?

<p>121 °C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the invention of the autoclave?

<p>Charles Chamberland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are sterilization autoclaves widely used?

<p>Microbiology and mycology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are typical loads subjected to pressurized saturated steam in autoclaves?

<p>Laboratory glassware and surgical instruments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Characteristics of Laminar Flow

  • Laminar flow is characterized by smooth, continuous motion of fluid particles in parallel layers.

Transition from Laminar to Turbulent Flow

  • The threshold velocity for the transition from laminar to turbulent flow is determined by the Reynolds number.

Fluid Motion in Laminar Flow

  • Close to a solid surface, fluid particles in laminar flow exhibit a motion that is parallel to the surface.

Determining Laminar or Turbulent Flow

  • The occurrence of either laminar or turbulent flow in a closed channel is determined by the Reynolds number and the surface roughness.

Characteristics of Turbulent Flow

  • Turbulent flow is characterized by chaotic, irregular motion of fluid particles, resulting in increased mixing and heat transfer.

Autoclaves in the Chemical Industry

  • The purpose of an autoclave in the chemical industry is to achieve sterilization through the application of high pressure and temperature.

Autoclave Sterilization

  • Pressurized saturated steam is used for sterilization in autoclaves at a temperature of 121°C (250°F).

Invention of the Autoclave

  • Charles Chamberland is credited with the invention of the autoclave.

Applications of Autoclaves

  • Sterilization autoclaves are widely used in hospitals, medical research facilities, and pharmaceutical industries.

Typical Autoclave Loads

  • Typical loads subjected to pressurized saturated steam in autoclaves include laboratory equipment, medical instruments, and pharmaceutical products.

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