Moving Wall U: An Internet Book On Fluid Dynamics
Moving Wall U: An Internet Book On Fluid Dynamics
Moving Wall U: An Internet Book On Fluid Dynamics
Problem 150D
Two immiscible viscous liquids are introduced into a Couette flow device so that they form two layers of equal height as
follows:
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h/2 Liquid A: PA = P
h/2 Liquid B: PB = 4P
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The dynamic viscosity, , of liquid A is one quarter of that of liquid B. The upper plate is then moved at a velocity, U . Find:
(a) The velocity of the interface between the two liquids.
(b) The apparent viscosity of the mixture as seen by an experimenter who believes that only one liquid is in the device.
Note: At the interface the two liquids must have the same velocity.