Fluid Mechanics

Q1:

The head loss in turbulent flow in pipe is proportional to(where, V = velocity of fluid through the pipe)

A V2

B 1/V2

C 1/V

D V

ANS:A - V2

In turbulent flow in a pipe, the head loss hfh_fhf​ is generally proportional to the square of the velocity VVV of the fluid. Therefore, the correct answer is: V2V^2V2

Explanation:

  1. Head Loss in Turbulent Flow:
    • In turbulent flow through a pipe, head loss hfh_fhf​ is caused by frictional effects between the flowing fluid and the pipe wall.
    • The Darcy-Weisbach equation is commonly used to calculate head loss in turbulent flow: hf=f⋅LD⋅V22gh_f = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{V^2}{2g}hf​=f⋅DL​⋅2gV2​ where:
      • fff is the Darcy-Weisbach friction factor,
      • LLL is the length of the pipe,
      • DDD is the diameter of the pipe,
      • VVV is the velocity of the fluid,
      • ggg is the acceleration due to gravity.
  2. Proportionality to Velocity:
    • From the Darcy-Weisbach equation, it can be seen that hfh_fhf​ is directly proportional to V2V^2V2.
    • This means that doubling the velocity will result in a fourfold increase in head loss due to friction.
  3. Other Options:
    • 1V2\frac{1}{V^2}V21​ and 1V\frac{1}{V}V1​ are inversely proportional to velocity and do not represent the correct relationship for head loss in turbulent flow.
    • VVV alone is not the correct proportional term for head loss; it is V2V^2V2 that represents the frictional losses associated with turbulent flow in a pipe.

Conclusion:

Therefore, in turbulent flow in a pipe, the head loss hfh_fhf​ is proportional to V2V^2V2, where VVV is the velocity of the fluid through the pipe.



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