Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: In regions far from the entrance, fluid flow through a circular

In regions far from the entrance, fluid flow through a circular pipe is one dimensional, and the velocity profile for laminar flow is given by u(r) = umax(1 − r 2/R2), where R is the...

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Q: Rooms with floor areas of up to 15 m2 are cooled adequately

Rooms with floor areas of up to 15 m2 are cooled adequately by window air conditioners whose cooling capacity is 5000 Btu/h. Assuming the COP of the air conditioner to be 3.5, determine the rate of he...

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Q: Repeat Prob. 10–28 for umax = 6 m/

Repeat Prob. 10–28 for umax = 6 m/s. Data from Prob. 10-28: In regions far from the entrance, fluid flow through a circular pipe is one dimensional, and the velocity profile for lam...

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Q: Consider a steady-flow Carnot refrigeration cycle that uses refrigerant-

Consider a steady-flow Carnot refrigeration cycle that uses refrigerant-134a as the working fluid. The maximum and minimum temperatures in the cycle are 30 and −20°C, respectively. The quality of the...

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Q: Consider an ice-producing plant that operates on the ideal vapor

Consider an ice-producing plant that operates on the ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle and uses refrigerant 134a as the working fluid. The refrigeration cycle operating conditions require an...

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Q: Consider the flow of air over the wings of an aircraft.

Consider the flow of air over the wings of an aircraft. Is this flow internal or external? How about the flow of gases through a jet engine?

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Q: Someone claims that the absolute pressure in a liquid of constant density

Someone claims that the absolute pressure in a liquid of constant density doubles when the depth is doubled. Do you agree? Explain.

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Q: A heat pump that operates on the ideal vapor compression cycle with

A heat pump that operates on the ideal vapor compression cycle with refrigerant-134a is used to heat a house. The mass flow rate of the refrigerant is 0.25 kg/s. The condenser and evaporator pressures...

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Q: A frustum-shaped body is rotating at a constant angular speed

A frustum-shaped body is rotating at a constant angular speed of 200 rad/s in a container filled with SAE 10W oil at 20°C (μ = 0.100 Pa⋅s), as shown in Fig....

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Q: A large refrigeration plant is to be maintained at −15°

A large refrigeration plant is to be maintained at −15°C, and it requires refrigeration at a rate of 100 kW. The condenser of the plant is to be cooled by liquid water, which experiences a temperature...

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