Question: In all problems draw a schematic, state assumptions, show the process to simplify your equations, and box your final answer for full credit. Chapter 1

In all problems draw a schematic, state assumptions, show the process to simplify your equations, and
box your final answer for full credit.
Chapter 11
11.1(Welty 11.1,9 pts) The power output of a hydraulic turbine depends on the diameter D of the
turbine, the density p of water, the height H of water surface above the turbine, the gravitational
acceleration g, the angular velocity of the turbine wheel, the discharge Q of water through the turbine,
and the efficiency of the turbine. By dimensional analysis, generate a set of appropriate dimensionless
groups.
11.2(Welty 11.2,6pts) Through a series of tests on pipe flow, H. Darcy derived an equation for the
friction loss in pipe flow as
hL=f(LD)v22g
in which f is a dimensionless coefficient that depends on (a) the average velocity of the pipe flow; (b) the
pipe diameter D; (c) the fluid density ; (d) the fluid viscosity ; and (e) the average pipe wall uneveness
e(length). Using the Buckingham theorem, find a dimensionless function for the coefficient f.
11.3(Welty 11.3,6pts) The pressure rise across a pump P(this term is proportional to the head
developed by the pump) may be considered to be affected by the fluid density , the angular velocity ,
the impeller diameter D, the volumetric rate of flow Q, and the fluid viscosity . Find the pertinent
dimensionless groups, choosing them so that P,Q, and each appear in one group only.
11.4(Welty 11.4,9pts) The rate at which metallic ions are electroplated from a dilute electrolytic
solution onto a rotating disk electrode is usually governed by the mass diffusion rate of ions to the disk.
This process is believed to be controlled by the following variables:
Obtain the set of dimensionless groups for these
variables where k,2 and D are kept in separate groups.
How would you accumulate and present the
experimental data for this system?
11.5(Welty 12.17,6 pts) A baseball has a
circumference of 914 in. and a weight of 514 ounces. At
95 mph determine
a. the Reynolds number
b. the drag force
c. the type of flow (see the illustration)
In all problems draw a schematic, state

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