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    The document contains 6 questions regarding fluid mechanics on topics such as: 1) Estimating the radial and axial velocity components for fluid flowing through a pipe connected to a circular disc. 2) Calculating local and convective acceleration for fluid flowing through a rectangular duct that varies in width. 3) Deriving an expression for resistance due to wind on a tall chimney using Buckingham's Pi theorem. 4) Calculating drag forces on a submarine prototype and model based on scale testing in a wind tunnel. 5) Determining velocity and manometer readings for fluid flowing through an inclined converging pipe. 6) Finding the stream function, velocity components, and discharge rate from

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    The document contains 6 questions regarding fluid mechanics on topics such as: 1) Estimating the radial and axial velocity components for fluid flowing through a pipe connected to a circular disc. 2) Calculating local and convective acceleration for fluid flowing through a rectangular duct that varies in width. 3) Deriving an expression for resistance due to wind on a tall chimney using Buckingham's Pi theorem. 4) Calculating drag forces on a submarine prototype and model based on scale testing in a wind tunnel. 5) Determining velocity and manometer readings for fluid flowing through an inclined converging pipe. 6) Finding the stream function, velocity components, and discharge rate from

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    S.V.

    National Institute of Technology, Surat


    Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Mid Semester Examination (March 2022)
    Subject: Fluid Mechanics
    B. Tech.-II (Mechanical)
    Maximum marks: 30 Time: 2 hours
    Instructions: (a) Assume suitable data with proper justification
    (b) Attempt all questions
    Q.1 A vertical circular pipe of 15 cm diameter connected to a circular disc of 40 cm (5)
    diameter. The width of the circular disc at the outlet is 30 mm. For the given flowrate of
    120 liter/s, estimate the radial component of the velocity of the fluid through circular
    disc, as shown in the Figure. Also calculate the axial velocity of fluid in the circular
    pipe.

    Va
    Dia. 15 cm

    Vr 30 mm

    Dia. 40 cm

    Q.2 Consider water flowing through the uniformly varying rectangular duct (5)
    having length 80 cm and dimensions at inlet 50 X 40 cm 2 and at outlet
    100 X 40 cm2. For the following conditions, calculate the local and
    convective acceleration at a section 40 cm from the inlet:
    (i) constant flow rate of 250 L/s
    (ii) at 2 second if the flow rate varies from 250 L/s to 500 L/s in
    5 sec.

    50 100

    80 40
    All dimensions are in cm

    Q.3 The resistance R due to wind on a tall vertical chimney is dependent on (5)
    density ρ, viscosity μ of air, wind velocity V and diameter D, height H of
    the chimney. Obtain the expression for Resistance R by Buckingham’s Π
    theorem.

    Q.4 In order to prevent terrorist entry from the Arabian sea, a submarine is (5)
    to be designed for patrolling purpose. The length of the submarine is
    1.6 m and moving at a speed of 12.6 km/h. As a model testing engineer
    you are responsible to test a geometrically similar model of length 30 cm
    in a wind tunnel at a speed of 35 m/s. If the drag force during model
    testing is observed as 40 N, calculate the drag forced experienced by the
    prototype. Also calculate pressure of air in the model. The property are
    as follows:
    = 998 kg/m3 at density of air at standard atmospheric pressure = 1.17 kg/m3,
    Dynamic viscosity of air = 1.9 × 10-5 Pa.s at local atmospheric pressure
    and dynamic viscosity of water = 1.0 × 10 -3 Pa.s.

    Q.5 Water flows through a converging pipe inclined at an angle of 25 o with (5)
    horizontal, dimensions for pipe are as follows:
    Section 1: Diameter =0.508 m, Elevation from reference=190 cm
    velocity= 5.27 m/s.

    Section 2: Diameter = 0.254 m , Elevation from reference= 540 cm


    Manometer reading= 12 cm of Hg
    Determine (a) Velocity of water at section 2
    (b) Manometer reading at section 1 in meter of Hg

    25o
    1

    Q.6 A two dimensional flow field is given by (5)


    φ = 9xy
    Determine:
    (a) Stream function
    (b) Velocity components
    (c) Discharge between L(3,7) and M (7,7)

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