This document outlines 6 assignments related to dimensional analysis and Buckingham's π theorem. Students are asked to: 1) Explain Buckingham's π theorem, 2) Use it to derive an expression for pressure difference in a pipe, 3) Derive an expression for resisting force of a supersonic plane, 4) Prove an expression for frictional torque on a rotating disc, 5) Derive an expression for discharge over a rectangular weir, and 6) Prove the scale ratio for discharge. The assignments cover applying Buckingham's π theorem to derive functional relationships between variables in fluid mechanics problems.
This document outlines 6 assignments related to dimensional analysis and Buckingham's π theorem. Students are asked to: 1) Explain Buckingham's π theorem, 2) Use it to derive an expression for pressure difference in a pipe, 3) Derive an expression for resisting force of a supersonic plane, 4) Prove an expression for frictional torque on a rotating disc, 5) Derive an expression for discharge over a rectangular weir, and 6) Prove the scale ratio for discharge. The assignments cover applying Buckingham's π theorem to derive functional relationships between variables in fluid mechanics problems.
This document outlines 6 assignments related to dimensional analysis and Buckingham's π theorem. Students are asked to: 1) Explain Buckingham's π theorem, 2) Use it to derive an expression for pressure difference in a pipe, 3) Derive an expression for resisting force of a supersonic plane, 4) Prove an expression for frictional torque on a rotating disc, 5) Derive an expression for discharge over a rectangular weir, and 6) Prove the scale ratio for discharge. The assignments cover applying Buckingham's π theorem to derive functional relationships between variables in fluid mechanics problems.
1. Explain buckingham’s ᴨ theorem for dimensional analysis.
2. The pressure difference ∆P in a pipe of diameter D and length l Due to
turbulent depends on velocity V, Viscosity µ ,Density ρ and roughness K, Using buckingharm’s ᴨ-theorem, obtain expression for ∆P.
3. The resisting force R of a supersonic plane during flight can be considered
as dependent upon the length of air craft l, velocity V, viscosity of air µ, air density ρ and bulk modulus of elasticity of air K, Express the functional relationship between this variables with resisting force. 4. The frictional torque T of a disc of diameter D rotating at a speed N in a fluid of viscosity µ and density ρ in a turbulent flow is given by, 𝜇 T = D5N2 ρΦ[ ] Prove this by Buckingham’s π method 𝐷2 𝑁𝜌
5. Using method of dimensional Analysis obtain expression for Discharge Q
over rectangular weir . The discharge depends on head H over the weir, acceleration due to gravity g , length of weir crest over the channel bottom Z and the kinematic viscosity µ of the liquid. 6. Prove that the scale ratio for discharge is given as