A Nozzle is the portion of the pipe where the cross-sectional area varies from larger diameter to smaller diameter, and it can be used to direct or modify the flow of a fluid. A jet is a liquid stream projected into a surrounding medium or an object from the nozzle. In this article, we will discuss the force […]
How to Calculate the Force Exerted by Jet on Stationary Objects?
A Nozzle is the portion of the pipe where the cross-sectional area varies from larger diameter to smaller diameter, and it can be used to direct or modify the flow of a fluid. A jet is a liquid stream projected into a surrounding medium or an object from the nozzle. In this article, we will discuss […]
Model Laws in Fluid Dynamics | Dimensionless Numbers
In continuation with the previous article, Model Analysis in Fluid dynamics helps predict the performance of these hydraulic structures or hydraulic machines before actually constructing or manufacturing. Model law helps identify the dynamic similarities between the model and the prototype. Let us discuss more details on different Model Laws in Fluid Dynamics. Dimensional Analysis and Model […]
Model Analysis in Fluid Dynamics
In Fluid Mechanics, Dimensional Analysis and Model Analysis are two important tools to help engineers to build structures or machines which involve hydraulic fluid. Model analysis especially helps predict the performance of these hydraulic structures (such as dams, spillways etc.) or hydraulic machines (such as turbines, pumps etc.), before actually constructing or manufacturing. In the […]
What are the Methods Of Dimensional Analysis?
Dimensional analysis is a method of dimensions. It is a mathematical technique used in research work for design and for conducting model tests. There are two different methods of Dimensional analysis. The first one is Rayleigh’s method and Buckingham’s π-theorem. In this article, let us discuss more details on these methods of Dimensional Analysis. Dimensional […]
Hardy Cross Method Procedure For Pipe Network Analysis
In the previous article, we discussed the Continuity equation, and the rate of flow discharge In Fluid Mechanics, the hardy cross method is used to analyse the Pipe network with help of a continuity equation. Pipe Network A pipe network is an interconnected system of pipes forming several loops or circuits. The pipe network is […]
What causes Water Hammer In Pipes?
In Fluid Mechanics, a Water Hammer is a most seen phenomenon that can occur in any piping system where valves are used to control the flow of liquids or steam. Let us discuss the different causes of Water hammering and the different outcomes of Water Hammering. Water Hammer in Pipes A water hammer is the […]
How to calculate Power Transmission Through Nozzles?
In Fluid mechanics, we have discussed Power Transmission Through Pipes in the previous article. We also discussed energy losses of fluid flow through pipes and studied the Viscous fluid flow in the pipe. In this article, let us see how to calculate the Power Transmission Through Nozzles and the maximum efficiency conditions for the flow of fluid through nozzles. […]
How to calculate Power Transmission Through Pipes?
In Fluid mechanics, we have discussed different energy losses of fluid flow through pipes and studied the Viscous fluid flow in the pipe. In this article, let us see how to calculate the Power Transmission Through Pipes and the maximum efficiency. Power Transmission Through Pipes Power is transmitted through pipes by flowing water or other […]
Energy Losses in Fluid Flow Through Pipe
With Reynold’s experiment, we have discussed the laminar flow and turbulent flow, and how the transition happens from Laminar to turbulent. In fluid flow, we need to understand and study different energy losses. In this article, we will discuss what are the different major and minor energy losses in a fluid flow. Energy Losses in […]
Reynold’s Experiment in Fluid Dynamics
In Fluid Dynamics, Reynold’s number helps us determine the flow type such as laminar or turbulent. In the previous articles, we have already seen how we can find Reynold’s number. This article will discuss how we can determine Reynold’s number by using Reynold’s Experiment. Turbulent Flow The laminar flow has been discussed in the previous […]
How to calculate the Coefficient of Viscosity of a Fluid?
The coefficient of Viscosity is the resistance to the flow of viscous fluid. It is denoted with the μ. Determining the Coefficient of Viscosity can be done with different experimental methods. In this article, we will derive the expression to determine the Coefficient of Viscosity also we will discuss the different experimental methods of Determining […]
What is Loss of Head Due to Friction in Viscous Flow?
The Fluids that have higher viscosity are known as viscous fluids and they will have very less velocity flow. The most common and general example of viscous fluid is honey, grease and oil. We have been discussing kinematics and the dynamics of the fluid. We already discussed the Loss of Head of a viscous fluid flow in […]
Power Absorbed In Viscous Flow
We have been discussing kinematics and the dynamics of the fluid. In this article, we will discuss Power Absorbed In Viscous Flow. The Fluids that have higher viscosity are known as viscous fluids and they will have very less velocity flow. The most common examples of viscous fluid are honey, grease and oil. Let us discuss more […]
The Study of Viscous Fluid between two Parallel Plates
We have been discussing kinematics and the dynamics of the fluid. In this article, we will discuss the study of the flow of the Viscous Fluid between two Parallel Plates. The Fluids that have higher viscosity are known as viscous fluids and they will have very less velocity flow. The most common and general example of viscous […]
The study of Flow of Viscous Fluid in a Pipe
We have been discussing kinematics and the dynamics of the fluid. In this article, we will discuss the study of the flow of the Viscous fluid in a pipe. The Fluids that have higher viscosity are known as viscous fluids and they will have very less velocity flow. The most common and general examples of viscous […]
What are the Hydraulic Coefficients of Orifice?
An Orifice Meter is a device used for measuring the rate of now of a fluid through a pipe. It also works on the same Bernoulli’s principle as that of the Venturimeter. In this article, we will discuss the different Hydraulic Coefficients of Orifice meter in a detailed manner. Orifice Meter It consists of a flat circular […]
How to Replace a Model in Drawing in Creo 6.0?
Drafting in Creo 6.0 could be fun until we face a situation like replacing an entire model in the drawing without losing many annotations or drawing notes. Figuring out this can be quite frustrating as it should not be since Creo is one the best CAD for engineers who work with large assemblies and also […]
Pitot Tube: Construction, Working Principle, Flow Velocity Equation
A Pitot tube is a measuring instrument used to determine the velocity of the fluid in a pipe or a channel. It also works on Bernoulli’s principle as the Orifice meter and Venturimeter. Let us discuss more details on the Pitot tube, how it works and how we can find the Flow Velocity Equation of a […]
Orifice Meter: Construction, Working Principle, Discharge Equation
An Orifice Meter is a device used for measuring the rate of now of a fluid through a pipe. It also works on the same Bernoulli’s principle as that of the Venturimeter. It is a cheaper device compared to Venturimeter. Let us discuss more details of the Orifice Meter such as the construction, working principle, […]
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