r050210801 Fluid Mechanics For Chemical Engineers
r050210801 Fluid Mechanics For Chemical Engineers
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II B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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3. Prove that the flow of a liquid in laminar flow between infinite parallel flat plates
in given by
12µ∇L
P−a Pb = a2 gc
Where L = length of plate in direction of flow, a = distance between plates , Neglect
end effects. [16]
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Code No: R050210801 Set No. 1
(b) A tower having a diameter of 0.1524m is being fluidized with water at 250 C.The
uniform spherical beads in the tower bed have a diameter of 4.42mm and a
density of 1603 kg/m3 . Estimate the minimum fluidizing velocity assuming
shape factor and void fraction of the bed are not available. [8+8]
7. (a) Describe briefly the joints and fittings used in transportation of fluids.
(b) Describe the working of any one non-return valve with the help of a neat
sketch.
[10+6]
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Code No: R050210801 Set No. 2
II B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. A tubular centrifuge bowl with an inside diameter of 150 mm, rotating at 8000
r/min. is to separate chlorobenzene, with a density of 1109 kg/m3 , from an aqueous
wash liquid having a density of 1020 kg/m3 . The free-liquid surface inside the bowl
is 40 mm from the axis of rotation. If the centrifuge bowl is to contain equal
volumes of the two liquids, what should be the radial distance from the rotational
axis to the top of the overflow dam for heavy liquid? [16]
2. (a) Write short notes on the Reynolds stresses and Eddy viscosity
(b) Turbulent boundary layer
(c) Explain about velocity field and one dimensional flow. [6+5+5]
3. (a) Define ’Equivalent diameter’ for fluid flow through ducts of noncircular diam-
eter.
(b) Calculate the hydraulic mean diameter of the annular space between a 4 cm
and 6 cm tubes.
(c) Draw velocity profile for laminar flow in a circular pipe. [5+5+6]
4. Write short notes on following:
(a) Variable area conduit
(b) Shock waves
(c) Critical pressure ratio
(d) Stagnation Temperature. [16]
5. (a) A concentrated suspension of spherical quartz particles in water settles under
gravity .The particle is 10−5 m and density 2650Kg/m3 , ε= 0.8.
i. Obtain terminal velocity of a single particle assuming stoke’s law to be
valid.
ii. Find initial settling velocity (Us ) of the particles in the suspension given
by Us =Ut ε 4.6.
iii. Calculate the upward velocity of water in the suspension resulting from
the settling of particles for ε = 0.8
(b) What do you mean by hindered settling and free settling. [12+4]
6. Deduce the following expression
µt
VoM
= 2.32
3/2
εM
Showing all the necessary steps. [16]
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Code No: R050210801 Set No. 2
7. (a) Describe the working of reciprocating pump.
(b) Explain the phenomena of cavitation and NPSH. [8+8]
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Code No: R050210801 Set No. 3
II B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Prove that , for static fluid, pressure turns out to be independent of the orientation
of any internal surface on which the pressure is assumed to act, (P = Px = Py = Pz ).
[16]
3. (a) Define ’Equivalent diameter’ for fluid flow through ducts of noncircular diam-
eter.
(b) Calculate the hydraulic mean diameter of the annular space between a 4 cm
and 6 cm tubes.
(c) Draw velocity profile for laminar flow in a circular pipe. [5+5+6]
7. (a) Describe briefly the joints and fittings used in transportation of fluids.
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Code No: R050210801 Set No. 3
(b) Describe the working of any one non-return valve with the help of a neat
sketch.
[10+6]
8. Explain the purpose and working principle of a pitot tube. Derive the expression
for calculating the point velocity of an incompressible fluid flowing through a duct
using a pitot tube. [16]
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Code No: R050210801 Set No. 4
II B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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Code No: R050210801 Set No. 4
7. (a) Describe the working of a mechanical seal.
(b) Describe briefly different types of pumps. [6+10]
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