Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: A rotating viscometer consists of two concentric cylinders—a stationary inner

A rotating viscometer consists of two concentric cylinders—a stationary inner cylinder of radius Ri and an outer cylinder of inside radius Ro rotating at angular velocity (rotation r...

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Q: Reconsider Prob. 9–184. Using appropriate software, investigate

Reconsider Prob. 9–184. Using appropriate software, investigate the effect of evaporator pressure on the COP and the power input. Let the evaporator pressure vary from 120 to 380 kPa. Plot the COP and...

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Q: What is surface tension? What is its cause? Why is

What is surface tension? What is its cause? Why is the surface tension also called surface energy?

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Q: Repeat Prob. 9–18 using helium as the working fluid

Repeat Prob. 9–18 using helium as the working fluid. Data from Prob. 9-18: An air-standard Carnot cycle is executed in a closed system between the temperature limits of 350 and 1200 K. The pressures...

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Q: What is the capillary effect? What is its cause? How

What is the capillary effect? What is its cause? How is it affected by the contact angle?

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Q: What is the difference between air-standard assumptions and the cold

What is the difference between air-standard assumptions and the cold-air-standard assumptions?

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Q: A small-diameter tube is inserted into a liquid whose contact

A small-diameter tube is inserted into a liquid whose contact angle is 110°. Will the level of liquid in the tube be higher or lower than the level of the rest of the liquid? Explain.

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Q: Consider two identical fans, one at sea level and the other

Consider two identical fans, one at sea level and the other on top of a high mountain, running at identical speeds. How would you compare (a) the volume flow rates and (b) the mass flow rates of these...

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Q: The thermal energy reservoirs of an ideal gas Carnot cycle are at

The thermal energy reservoirs of an ideal gas Carnot cycle are at 1240°F and 40°F, and the device executing this cycle rejects 100 Btu of heat each time the cycle is executed. Determine the total heat...

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Q: Consider a soap bubble. Is the pressure inside the bubble higher

Consider a soap bubble. Is the pressure inside the bubble higher or lower than the pressure outside?

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