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1.1 Fluid Concept Fluid mechanics is a division in applied mechanics related to the behaviour of liquid or gas which is either in rest or in motion. The study related to a fluid in rest or stationary is referred to fluid static, otherwise it is referred to as fluid dynamic. Fluid can be...

1.1 Fluid Concept Fluid mechanics is a division in applied mechanics related to the behaviour of liquid or gas which is either in rest or in motion. The study related to a fluid in rest or stationary is referred to fluid static, otherwise it is referred to as fluid dynamic. Fluid can be defined as a substance which can deform continuously when being subjected to shear stress at any magnitude. In other words, it can flow continuously as a result of shearing action. This includes any liquid or gas. 1 1.1 Fluid Concept Thus, with exception to solids, any other matters can be categorised as fluid. In microscopic point of view, this concept corresponds to loose or very loose bonding between molecules of liquid or gas, respectively. Examples of typical fluid used in engineering applications are water, oil and air. An analogy of how to understand different bonding in solids and fluids is depicted in Fig. 1.1 2 1.1 Fluid Concept Free surface k k k k (a) Solid (b) Liquid (c) Gas Figure 1.1 Comparison Between Solids, Liquids and Gases For solid, imagine that the molecules can be fictitiously linked to each other with springs. 3 1.1 Fluid Concept Thus, with exception to solids, any other matters can be categorised as fluid. In microscopic point of view, this concept corresponds to loose or very loose bonding between molecules of liquid or gas, respectively. Examples of typical fluid used in engineering applications are water, oil and air. An analogy of how to understand different bonding in solids and fluids is depicted in Fig. 1.1 4 Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluid Do not obey Fluid Newton’s law Non- Newtonian of viscosity fluids The viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid is dependent on the velocity gradient as well as the condition of the fluid. Newtonian Fluids  a linear relationship between shear stress and the velocity gradient (rate of shear),  the slope is constant  the viscosity is constant non-Newtonian fluids  slope of the curves for non-Newtonian fluids varies 5 If the gradient m is constant, the fluid is termed as Newtonian fluid. Otherwise, it is known as non-Newtonian fluid. Fig. 1.5 shows several Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. 6 Kinematic viscosity, Definition: is the ratio of the viscosity to the density;  / will be found to be important in cases in which significant viscous and gravitational forces exist. Units: m2/s Typical values: Water = 1.14x10-6 m2/s; Air = 1.46x10-5 m2/s; In general, viscosity of liquids with temperature, whereas viscosity of gases with in temperature. 7 1.1 Fluid Concept  In fluid, the molecules can move freely but are constrained through a traction force called cohesion. This force is interchangeable from one molecule to another.  For gases, it is very weak which enables the gas to disintegrate and move away from its container.  For liquids, it is stronger which is sufficient enough to hold the molecule together and can withstand high compression, which is suitable for application as hydraulic fluid such as oil. On the surface, the cohesion forms a resultant force directed into the liquid region and the combination of cohesion forces between adjacent molecules from a tensioned membrane known as free surface. 8 Copyright © ODL Jan 2005 Open University Malaysia 1.2 Units and Dimensions The primary quantities which are also referred to as basic dimensions, such as L for length, T for time, M for mass and Q for temperature. This dimension system is known as the MLT system where it can be used to provide qualitative description for secondary quantities, or derived dimensions, such as area (L), velocity (LT-1) and density (ML-3). In some countries, the FLT system is also used, where the quantity F stands for force. 9 1.2 Units and Dimensions An example is a kinematic equation for the velocity V of a uniformly accelerated body, V = V0 + at where V0 is the initial velocity, a the acceleration and t the time interval. In terms for dimensions of the equation, we can expand that LT-1 = LT -1 + LT-2 T 10 Example 1.1  The free vibration of a particle can be simulated by the following differential equation: du m  kx  0 dt where m is mass, u is velocity, t is time and x is displacement. Determine the dimension for the stiffness variable k. 11 Example 1.1  By making the dimension of the first term equal to the second term: [u] [m] = [k] [x] [t] Hence, [m] [u] M LT-1 [k] = = [t] [x] LT = MT-2 12 1.3 Fluid Continuum Since the fluid flows continuously, any method and technique developed to analyse flow problems should take into consideration the continuity of the fluid. There are two types of approaches that can be used: 1.Eulerian approach — analysis is performed by defining a control volume to represent fluid domain which allows the fluid to flow across the volume. This approach is more appropriate to be used in fluid mechanics. 2.Lagrangian approach — analysis is performed by tracking down all motion parameters and deformation of a domain as it moves. This approach is more suitable and widely used for particle and solid mechanics. 13 1.3 Fluid Continuum  The fluid behaviour in which its properties are continuous field variables, either scalar or vector, throughout the control volume is known as continuum. From this concept, several fluid or flow definitions can be made as follows:  Steady state flow — A flow is said to be in steady state if its properties is only a function of position (x,y,z) but not time t:    x,y,z), V = V x,y,z) An example is the velocity of a steady flow of a river where the upstream and downstream velocities are different but their values does not change through time. 14 1.3 Fluid Continuum Uniform flow — A flow is said to be uniform if its velocity and all velocity components is only a function of time t: V = V t) An example is the air flow in a constant diameter duct where the velocity is constant throughout the length of the duct but can be increased uniformly by increasing the power of the fan. Isotropic fluid — A fluid is said to be isotropic if its density is not a function of position (x,y,z) but may vary with time t:    t) An example is the density of a gas in a closed container where the container is heated. The density is constant inside the container but gradually increases with time as the temperature increases. 15 1.4 Flow Patterns The three ways to represent fluid flow: 1. Streamlines — A streamline is formed by tangents of the velocity field of the flow. 2. Pathlines — A pathline can be formed from fluid particles of different colour originated from the same points, such as a line formed after the introduction of ink into a shallow water flow. 3. Streaklines — A streakline represents a locus made by a miniature particles or tracers that passes at a same point. 16 1.5 Density Density of a fluid, , Definition: mass per unit volume,  slightly affected by changes in temperature and pressure.  = mass/volume = m/ Units: kg/m3 Typical values: Water = 1000 kg/m3; Air = 1.23 kg/m3 17 1.6 Viscosity Viscosity, , is a measure of resistance to fluid flow as a result of intermolecular cohesion. In other words, viscosity can be seen as internal friction to fluid motion which can then lead to energy loss. Different fluids deform at different rates under the same shear stress. The ease with which a fluid pours is an indication of its viscosity. Fluid with a high viscosity such as syrup deforms more slowly than fluid with a low viscosity such as water. The viscosity is also known as dynamic viscosity.  Units: N.s/m2 or kg/m/s  Typical values: Water = 1.14x10-3 kg/m/s; Air = 1.78x10-5 kg/m/s 18 Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluid obey refer Fluid Newton’s law Newtonian fluids of viscosity Newton’s’ law of viscosity is given by; Example: Air Water du  (1.1) Oil Gasoline dy Alcohol Kerosene  = shear stress Benzene  = viscosity of fluid Glycerine du/dy = shear rate, rate of strain or velocity gradient The viscosity  is a function only of the condition of the fluid, particularly its temperature. The magnitude of the velocity gradient (du/dy) has no effect on the magnitude of . 19 Specific Weight Specific weight of a fluid,  Definition: weight of the fluid per unit volume Arising from the existence of a gravitational force The relationship  and g can be found using the following: Since  = m/ therefore  = g (1.3) Units: N/m3 Typical values: Water = 9814 N/m3; Air = 12.07 N/m3 20 Specific Gravity The specific gravity (or relative density) can be defined in two ways: Definition 1: A ratio of the density of a liquid to the density of water at standard temperature and pressure (STP) (20C, 1 atm), or Definition 2: A ratio of the specific weight of a liquid to the specific weight of water at standard temperature and pressure (STP) (20C, 1 atm), liquid  liquid SG    water@ STP  water@ STP Unit: dimensionless. 21 Example 1.2 A reservoir of oil has a mass of 825 kg. The reservoir has a volume of 0.917 m3. Compute the density, specific weight, and specific gravity of the oil. Solution: mass m 825 oil     900kg / m3 volume  0.917 weight mg  oil    g  900x9.81  8829 N / m 3 volume   oil 900 SGoil    0.9  w @ STP 998 22 1.7 Surface Tension Surface tension coefficient s can be defined as the intensity of intermolecular attraction per unit length along the free surface of a fluid, and its SI unit is N/m. The surface tension effect is caused by unbalanced cohesion forces at fluid surfaces which produce a downward resultant force which can physically seen as a membrane. The coefficient is inversely proportional to temperature and is also dependent on the type of the solid interface. For example, a drop of water on a glass surface will have a different coefficient from the similar amount of water on a wood surface. 23 1.7 Surface Tension The effect may be becoming significant for small fluid system such as liquid level in a capillary, as depicted in Fig. 1.6, where it will decide whether the interaction form by the fluid and the solid surface is wetted or non-wetted. If the adhesion of fluid molecules to the adjacent solid surface is stronger than the intermolecular cohesion, the fluid is said to wet on the surface. Otherwise, it is a non-wetted interaction. 24 1.7 Surface Tension  The pressure inside a drop of fluid can be calculated using a free-body diagram of a spherical shape of radius R cut in half, as shown in Fig. 1.7, and the force developed around the edge of the cut sphere is 2R.  This force must be balance with the difference between the internal pressure pi and the external pressure pe acting on the circular area of the cut. Thus, 2R = pR2 p = pi –pe = 2 R 25 1.8 Vapour Pressure Vapour pressure is the partial pressure produced by fluid vapour in an open or a closed container, which reaches its saturated condition or the transfer of fluid molecules is at equilibrium along its free surface. In a closed container, the vapour pressure is solely dependent on temperature. In a saturated condition, any further reduction in temperature or atmospheric pressure below its dew point will lead to the formation of water droplets. On the other hand, boiling occurs when the absolute fluid pressure is reduced until it is lower than the vapour pressure of the fluid at that temperature. For a network of pipes, the pressure at a point can be lower than the vapour pressure, for example, at the suction section of a pump. Otherwise, vapour bubbles will start to form and this phenomenon is termed as cavitation. 26 Objectives Identify the units for the basic quantities of time, length, force and mass. Properly set up equations to ensure consistency of units. Define the basic fluid properties. Identify the relationships between specific weight, specific gravity and density, and solve problems using their relationships. Shear stress in moving fluid If fluid is in motion, shear stress are developed if the particles of the fluid move relative to each other. Adjacent particles have different velocities, causing the shape of the fluid to become distorted On the other hand, the velocity of the fluid is the same at every point, no shear stress will be produced, the fluid particles are at rest relative to each other. Moving plate Shear force Fluid particles New particle position Fixed surface Differences between liquid and gases Liquid Gases Difficult to compress and often Easily to compress – changes of volume regarded as incompressible is large, cannot normally be neglected and are related to temperature Occupies a fixed volume and will No fixed volume, it changes volume to take the shape of the container expand to fill the containing vessels A free surface is formed if the Completely fill the vessel so that no free volume of container is greater than surface is formed. the liquid. Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluid obey refer Fluid Newton’s law of Newtonian fluids viscosity Newton’s’ law of viscosity is given by; Example: Air Water Oil du Gasoline  (1.1) Alcohol Kerosene dy Benzene Glycerine  = shear stress  = viscosity of fluid du/dy = shear rate, rate of strain or velocity gradient The viscosity is a function only of the condition of the fluid, particularly its temperature. The magnitude of the velocity gradient (du/dy) has no effect on the magnitude of. Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluid Do not obey Fluid Newton’s law Non- Newtonian fluids of viscosity The viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid is dependent on the velocity gradient as well as the condition of the fluid. Newtonian Fluids A linear relationship between shear stress and the velocity gradient (rate of shear), the slope is constant the viscosity is constant Non-Newtonian fluids slope of the curves for non-Newtonian fluids varies  Shear stress vs. velocity gradient Bingham plastic : resist a small shear stress but flow easily under large shear stresses, e.g. sewage sludge, toothpaste, and jellies. Pseudo plastic : most non-Newtonian fluids fall under this group. Viscosity decreases with increasing velocity gradient, e.g. colloidal substances like clay, milk, and cement. Dilatants : viscosity decreases with increasing velocity gradient, e.g. quicksand. Engineering Units Primary Units Quantity SI Unit Length Metre, m Mass Kilogram, kg Time Seconds, s Temperature Kelvin, K Current Ampere, A Luminosity Candela In fluid mechanics we are generally only interested in the top four units from this table. 33 Derived Units Quantity SI Unit velocity m/s - acceleration m/s2 - force Newton (N) N = kg.m/s2 energy (or work) Joule (J) J = N.m = kg.m2/s2 power Watt (W) W = N.m/s = kg.m2/s3 pressure (or stress) Pascal (P) P = N/m2 = kg/m/s2 density kg/m3 - specific weight N/m3 = kg/m2/s2 N/m3 = kg/m2/s2 relative density a ratio (no units) dimensionless viscosity N.s/m2 N.s/m2 = kg/m/s surface tension N/m N/m = kg/s2 Unit Cancellation Procedure 1. Solve the equation algebraically for the desired terms. 2. Decide on the proper units of the result. 3. Substitute known values, including units. 4. Cancel units that appear in both the numerator and denominator of any term. 5. Use correct conversion factors to eliminate unwanted units and obtain the proper units as described in Step 2. 6. Perform the calculations. Example 1.1 Given m = 80 kg and a=10 m/s2. Find the force Solution  F = ma  2 F = 80 kg x 10 m/s = 800 kg.m/s 2  F= 800N Practice Questions On Properties Of Fluids Q1: What is fluid? Ans: Anything that has the property to flow categorizes as fluid. Q2: What are the types of matter enfolded under fluids. Ans: Liquids and gases are enfolded under fluids Q3: Give an example for fluids. Ans: Examples of fluids are Water, Oxygen, Molten lava, etc. Q4: Name the properties of fluids. Ans: There are three properties of fluids. Namely, Kinematic, Thermodynamic and Physical properties. Q5: Name the Kinetic property of a fluid? Ans: Kinematic properties such as the velocity and acceleration. Q6: Name the Thermodynamic property of a fluid? Ans: Thermodynamic properties of fluids are density, temperature, 37 internal energy, pressure, specific volume and specific weight. Q7: Name the Physical property of a fluid? Ans: Physical properties of fluids such as appearance, colour, and odour. Q8: Arrange the following terms in the ascending order of their density. Water, Carbon dioxide, Air, Seawater Ans: Carbon dioxide< Air< Water< Seawater Q9:Define the specific volume. Ans: Specific volume is expressed as the volume that a fluid occupies per unit mass. Q10: What is the relation between specific volume and density? Ans: Specific volume is the reciprocal of density. 38