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DEGREE COURSE
BSCE HYDR 1
PROGRAM: NO.:
COURSE
SPECIALIZATION: HYDRAULICS
TITLE:
IM
YEAR LEVEL: 3rd Year TIME FRAME: WK NO. 1-2
NO.
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V. LESSON CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
Fluid mechanics: is the study of fluids either in motion (fluid dynamics) or at rest (fluid
statics). And it is the study of forces that develop when an object moves through a fluid
medium.
The analysis of the behavior of fluids is based on the fundamental laws of mechanics
which relate continuity of mass and energy with force and momentum together with the
familiar solid mechanics properties.
Hydraulics: deals with the study of fluid mechanics to engineering devices involving liquids,
usually water or oil. It is also deals with such problems as the flow of fluids trough pipes or in
open channels, the design storage dams, pumps and water turbines and with other devices
for the control or use of liquids, such as nozzles, valves, jets and flowmeters.
A fluid cannot resist a shear stress by a static deflection and it moves and deforms
continuously as long as the shear stress is applied.
Liquids and gases can coexist in two‐phase mixtures such as steam‐water mixtures.
We can define fluid properties and parameters, as continuous point functions, ONLY if the
continuum approximation is made. This requires that the physical dimensions are large
compared to the fluid molecules.
: is very compressible and tends to expand indefinitely if all external pressure is
removed.
The fluid density is defined as:
𝛿𝑚
𝜌 = lim ∗
𝛿→𝛿𝑉 𝛿𝑉
where: 𝛿𝑉 is a limiting volume above which molecular variations are not important, this
volume for all liquids and gases is about 10‐9 mm3.
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Dimensions and units
Any physical quantity can be characterized by dimensions. The arbitrary magnitudes
assigned to the dimensions are called units. There are two types of dimensions, primary or
fundamental and secondary or derived dimensions. Some primary dimensions are: mass, m;
length, L; time, t; temperature, T.
Secondary dimensions are the ones that can be derived from primary dimensions such as:
velocity (m/s), pressure (Pa = kg/m.𝑠 2 ).
There are two unit systems currently available SI (International System) and USCS
(United States Customary System) or English system. We, however, will use SI units
exclusively in this course. The SI system is based on 7 fundamental units: length, meter (m);
mass, kilogram (kg); time, second (s); electric current, ampere (A); amount of light,
candela (cd); amount of matter, mole (mol).
The SI units are based on decimal relationship between units. The prefixes used to express
the multiples of the various units are listed in Table 1.
Table 1: Standard prefixes in SI units.
Multiple 1012 109 106 103 10−2 10−3 10−6 10−9 10−12
Prefix Tetra, Giga, Mega Kilo,k Centi, Mili, Micro Nano Pico,
T G ,M cm mm ,𝜇 ,n P
Important note: in engineering all equations must be dimensionally homogenous. This means
that every term in an equation must have the same units. It can be used as a sanity check for
your solution.
TYPES OF FLUID
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Assumed to have no viscosity ( and hence, no resistance to shear)
Incompressible
Have uniform velocity when flowing
No friction between moving layers of fluid
No eddy currents or turbulence
Real Fluids
`Exhibit infinite viscosities
Non-uniform velocity when flowing
Compressible
Experience friction and turbulence in flow
The density 𝝆 (rho),1 or more strictly, mass density, of a fluid is its mass per unit volume,
while the specific weight g (gamma) is its weight per unit volume. In the British Gravitational
(BG) system density rho will be in slugs per cubic foot (kg/m3 in SI units), which can also be
expressed as units of lb.sec2/ft4 (N.s2/m4 in SI units). Specific weight 𝛾 represents the force
exerted by gravity on a unit volume of fluid, and therefore must have the units of force per unit
volume, such as pounds per cubic foot (N/m3 in SI units). Density and specific weight of a
fluid are related as:
𝑀
𝜌=
𝑉
𝛾
𝜌= 𝑜𝑟 𝛾 = 𝜌𝑔
𝑔
𝑊
𝛾=
𝑉
Since the physical equations are dimensionally homogeneous, the dimensions of density are
𝑑𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝛾 𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3 𝑙𝑏.𝑠 2 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑠𝑙𝑢𝑔𝑠
Dimension of 𝜌 = 𝑑𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑔 = 𝑓𝑡/𝑠 2
= 𝑓𝑡 4
= 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 = 𝑓𝑡 3
In SI units
𝑑𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝛾 𝑁/𝑚3 𝑁.𝑠2 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑘𝑔
Dimension of 𝜌 = 𝑑𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑔 = = = 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 = 𝑚3
𝑚/𝑠 2 𝑚4
Note that density 𝜌 (rho) is absolute, since it depends on mass, which is independent of
location. Specific weight g, on the other hand, is not absolute, since it depends on the value
of the gravitational acceleration g, which varies with location, primarily latitude and elevation
above mean sea level.
Densities and specific weights of fluids vary with temperature. Appendix A provides commonly
needed temperature variations of these quantities for water and air. It also contains densities
and specific weights of common gases at standard atmospheric pressure and temperature.
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𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒(𝑚 ) 1
𝑣=
=
𝑚 (𝑘𝑔) 𝜌
Specific gravity: is the ratio of a fluid density to a standard reference fluid, typically water at
4°C (for liquids) and air (for gases):
Specific gravity sg of a liquid is the dimensionless ratio
𝜌𝑙𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑑
𝑠𝑔𝑙𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑑 = 𝜌 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒
Physicists use 4°C (39.2°F) as the standard, but engineers often use 60°F (15.56°C). In the
metric system the density of water at 4°C is 1.00 g/cm3 (or 1.00 g/mL), equivalent to 1000
kg/m3, and hence the specific gravity (which is dimensionless) of a liquid has the same
numerical value as its density expressed in g/mL or Mg/m3.
Since the density of a fluid varies with temperature, we must determine and specify specific
gravities at particular temperatures
Sample problem:
1. The specific weight of water at ordinary pressure and temperature is 62.4𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3 . The
specific gravity of mercury is 13.56. Compute the density of water and the specific weight
and density of mercury.
Given: 𝑠𝑔 = 13.56
𝛾 = 62.4𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3
Required: a) Density (𝜌), b) Mercury specific weight (𝛾), c). Mercury Density (𝜌)
Solution:
a) Density (𝜌),
𝛾 62.4𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3
𝜌= = = 1.94𝑠𝑙𝑢𝑔/𝑓𝑡 3
𝑔 32.2𝑓𝑡
𝑠2
2. A liquid in a 0.83𝑚3 container has a mass of 1056kg. Calculate its unit weight, density and
weight.
Given: 𝑉 = 0.80𝑚3
𝑀 = 1056kg
Required: a). Density (𝜌) b). unit weight (𝛾),c).weight
Solution:
a) Density (𝜌),
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𝑀 1056kg
𝜌= = = 1272.289𝑘𝑔/𝑚3
𝑉 0.83𝑚3
c).weight, (W)
W=mg =1056kg (9.81 𝑚/𝑠 2 )
W= 10359.36 N
When the conditions of most real gases are far removed from the liquid phase, these relations
closely approximate those of hypothetical perfect gases. Perfect gases, are here (and often)
defined to have constant specific heats5 and to obey the perfect-gas law,
𝑝
= 𝑝𝑣 = 𝑅𝑇
𝜌
Where: p –absolute pressure
𝜌-mass density (mass per unit volume
𝑣 – specific volume( volume per unit mass)
R -a gas constant, the value of which depends upon the particular gas
T- absolute temperature in degrees Rankine or Kelvin
For air, the value of R is 1715 ft.lb/(slug.°R) or 287 N.m/(kg.K)
Avogadro’s law states that all gases at the same temperature and pressure under the action
of a given value of g have the same number of molecules per unit of volume, from which it
follows that the specific weight of a gas is proportional to its molar mass. Thus, if M denotes
𝛾 𝑅 𝛾 𝑅
molar mass (formerly called molecular weight), 𝛾1 = 𝑀1 and, 𝛾1 = 𝑀2 for the same
2 1 2 2
temperature, pressure, and value of g. Hence for a perfect gas
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𝑀1 𝑀1 = 𝑀2 𝑅2 = 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 = 𝑅𝑜
R0 is known as the universal gas constant, and has a value of 49,709 ft.lb/ (slug-mol.°R) or
8312 N.m/(kg mol.K). Rewriting the preceding equation in the form
𝑅0
𝑅=
𝑀
Isothermal Condition
For fixed temperature, ideal gas law becomes;
𝛾1 𝑝
𝑝1 𝑣1 = 𝑝2 𝑣2 and 𝛾2
= 𝑝1
2
Bulk modulus E=𝑝
Adiabatic Condition
If no heat is exchange between the gas and its container it becomes;
𝑝1 𝑣1 𝑘 = 𝑝2 𝑝2 𝑘
𝑇2 𝑝2 (𝑘−1)/𝑘
=( )
𝑇𝟏 𝑝1
Sample Problem:
1. At 90℉ and 30 psia, the specific weight of a certain gas was 0.0877lb/𝑓𝑡 3 . Determine the
gas constant and density of this gas.
Given: 𝑇 = 90℉
𝛾 = 0.0877𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3
p = 30psi
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Required: a) Density (𝜌), b) gas constant, (R)
Solution:
a) Density (𝜌),
𝛾 0.0877𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3
𝜌= = = 2.724 𝑥10−3 𝑠𝑙𝑢𝑔/𝑓𝑡 3
𝑔 32.2𝑓𝑡
𝑠2
Solution:
a) specific weight 𝛾
From Table A-6, Methane R=96.2𝑓𝑡/°𝑅
𝑝
𝛾=
𝑅𝑇
(120𝑙𝑏/𝑖𝑛2 (144𝑖𝑛2 )𝑓𝑡 2
𝛾= 96.2𝑓𝑡/°𝑅 (120+460)
𝛾 = 0.3096𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3
b) Density (𝜌),
𝛾 0.3096𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3
𝜌= = = 9.618𝑥10−3 𝑠𝑙𝑢𝑔/𝑓𝑡 3
𝑔 32.2𝑓𝑡
𝑠2
c) specific volume, 𝑣
𝑣 = 1/𝜌
𝑣 = 1/ 9.618𝑥10−3 𝑠𝑙𝑢𝑔/𝑓𝑡3
𝑣 = 103.97𝑓𝑡 3 /𝑠𝑙𝑢𝑔
3. A cylinder contains 12.5 𝑓𝑡 3 of air at 120℉ and 40 psia. The air is then compressed to
2.50𝑓𝑡 3 . a) Assuming isothermal conditions, what are the pressure at the new volume and
the bulk modulus of elasticity? b) Assuming adiabatic conditions, what are the final pressure
and temperature and the modulus of elasticity?
Given: 𝑇 = 120℉
p = 40psia
v=2.50𝑓𝑡 3 .
Type of fluid = air
Required: a) final pressure and bulk modulus of elasticity.
b) final pressure and temperature and the modulus of elasticity
Solution:
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a) Assuming Isothermal condition:
𝑝1 𝑣1 = 𝑝2 𝑣2
40𝑙𝑏/𝑖𝑛2 (12.5𝑓𝑡 3 ) = 𝑝2 (2.5𝑓𝑡 3 )
𝑝2 = 200𝑝𝑠𝑖𝑎
E=p=200𝑝𝑠𝑖𝑎
b) Assuming adiabatic condition
𝑝1 𝑣1 𝑘 = 𝑝2 𝑝2 𝑘
𝑘 = 1.4 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝐴 − 6
40𝑙𝑏/𝑖𝑛2 (12.5𝑓𝑡 3 )1.4 = 𝑝2 (2.5𝑓𝑡 3 )1.4
𝑝2 = 380.73𝑠𝑖𝑎
𝑇2 𝑝2 (𝑘−1)/𝑘
=( )
𝑇𝟏 𝑝1
𝑇2 380.73 (1.4−1)/1.4
=( )
𝟏𝟐𝟎 40
𝑇2 = 228.44 ℉
E=kp =1.4(380.73)
E= 533.02psia
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COMPRESSIBILITY OF LIQUIDS
𝑑𝑝 𝑣
𝐸𝑣 = −𝑣 = −𝑣 ( ) 𝑑𝑝
𝑑𝑣 𝑑𝑣
𝑑𝑝
𝐸𝑣 = −
𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 /𝑉𝑜𝑙
Note that we often specify applied pressures, in absolute terms, because atmospheric
pressure varies. The units psia or kN/m2 abs indicate absolute pressure, which is the actual
pressure on the fluid, relative to absolute zero.
By rearranging the definition of Ev, as an approximation we may use for the case of a fixed
mass of liquid at constant temperature
𝑨𝒗 𝑨𝒑
≈−
𝒗 𝑬𝒗
𝒗 𝟐 − 𝒗𝟏 𝒑𝟐 − 𝒑𝟏
≈−
𝒗𝟏 𝑬𝒗
where: 𝑬𝒗 is the mean value of the modulus for the pressure range and the subscripts 1 and
2 refer to the before and after conditions.
Coefficient of compressibility is defined as
𝛽 = 1/𝐸𝑣
Sample Problem:
1. A liquid compressed in a cylinder has a volume of 1000𝑐𝑚3 at 1MN/𝑚2 and a volume of
995𝑐𝑚3 𝑎𝑡 2MN/𝑚2 .What is its bulk modulus of elasticity?
Given: 𝒗𝟏 = 1000𝑐𝑚3
p = 1MN/𝑚2
𝒗𝟐 =995𝑐𝑚3
p = 2MN/𝑚2 .
𝑑𝑝
𝐸𝑣 = −
𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 /𝑉𝑜𝑙
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1𝑀𝑁/𝑚2 − 2𝑀𝑁/𝑚2 .
𝐸𝑣 = −
995𝑐𝑚3 − 1000𝑐𝑚3 /1000𝑐𝑚3
𝐸𝑣 =200 GPa
2. If Ev =2.3 GPa is the bulk modulus of elasticty for water, what pressure is required to reduce
a volume by 0.7 percent?
Solution:
𝑑𝑝
𝐸𝑣 = −
𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 /𝑉𝑜𝑙
𝑝2 − 0
2.3 = −
−0.007
𝑝2 = 0.0161 𝑜𝑟 16.1𝑀𝑃𝑎
3. A rigid steel container is partially filled with a liquid at 15 atm.The volume of the liquid is
1.23200L. At a pressure of 30 atm, the volume of the liquid is 1.23100L. Find the average
bulk modulus of elasticity of the liquid over the given range of pressure if the temperature after
compression is allowed to return to its initial value. What is the coefficient of compressibility
(𝛽)?
Given: 𝒗𝟏 = 1.23200L
p = 15 atm
𝒗𝟐 =1.23100L
p = 30 atm,
𝑑𝑝
𝐸𝑣 = −
𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 /𝑉𝑜𝑙
(15atm − 30atm)(101.3KPa)
𝐸𝑣 = −
1.23100L − 1.23200L/1.23200L
𝐸𝑣 =1872.024 𝑥103 KPa or 1.872GPa
𝛽 = 1/𝐸𝑣
𝛽 = 1/1.872GPa
𝛽 = 5.34𝑥10−7 𝐾𝑃𝑎 𝑜𝑟 0.534 𝐺𝑃𝑎−1
4. A heavy tank contains oil(A) and water (B) subject to variable air pressure; the dimensions
shown in the figure below corresponds to 1atm. If air is slowly added from pump to bring p up
to 1MPa gage., what will be the total downward movement of the free surface of oil and air?
Take average values of bulk moduli of elasticity of the liquids as 2050 MPa for oil and 2070
MPa for water. Assuming the container does not change volume. Neglect hydrostatic
pressure.
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Given:
x
Ev =2050 MPa
Ev=2070 MPa
Solution:
For Oil:
𝑑𝑝 1−0
𝐸𝑣 = − ; 2050 = −
𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 /[600𝜋(300)2 /4]
𝑉𝑜𝑙
𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 = −20390𝑚𝑚3
For water
𝑑𝑝 1−0
𝐸𝑣 = − ; 2050 = −
𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 /[700𝜋(300)2 /4]
𝑉𝑜𝑙
𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑙 = −23850𝑚𝑚3
𝑥 =0.630mm
VISCOSITY
Viscosity: A property that represents the internal resistance of a fluid to motion or the
“fluidity”.
Refers to the internal friction of a liquid
Note:As the temperature increases, the viscosities of all liquids decrease, while the viscosities
of all gases increase
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Figure 2
For a large class of fluids under the conditions of Fig. 2.4a, experiments have shown that
𝑨𝑼
𝑭∝
𝒀
𝑑𝑢
We see from similar triangles that we can replace U/Y by the velocity gradient . If we now
𝑑𝑦
introduce a constant of proportionality (mu), we can express the shearing stress (tau) between
any two thin sheets of fluid by
𝐹 𝑈 𝑑𝑢
𝜏= =𝜇 =𝜇
𝐴 𝑌 𝑑𝑦
In transposed form of the above equation defines the proportionality constant
𝜏
𝜇=
𝑑𝑢
𝑑𝑦
known as the coefficient of viscosity, the absolute viscosity, the dynamic viscosity (since
it involves force), or simply the viscosity of the fluid. We shall use “absolute viscosity” to help
differentiate it from another viscosity that we will discuss shortly.
Kinematic viscosity 𝑣(𝑛𝑢) is defined as the dynamic viscosity divided by the fluid density, a
quantity in which no force is involved.
𝜇
𝑣=
𝜌
Viscosity:
The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its resistance to shear or angular deformation. The
friction forces in fluid flow result from the cohesion &momentum interchange between
molecules in fluid.
Viscosity depends on temperature. But this property is different for liquid & gas. As
temperature increases, the viscosities of all liquids decrease, while the viscosities of all gases
increase.
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Reason: This is because the force of cohesion, which diminishes with temperature,
predominates in liquids, while with gases the predominating factor is the interchange of
molecules between the layers of different velocities. Thus a rapidly moving molecule shifting
into a slower-moving layer tends to speed up later. And a slow-moving molecule entering a
fast-moving layer tends to slow down the faster-moving layer. This molecular interchange sets
up a shear, or produces a friction force between adjacent layers. Increased molecular activity
at higher temperatures causes the velocity of gases to increases with temperature.
Typical non-Newtonian fluids include paints, printer’s ink, gels and emulsions, sludges and
slurries, and certain plastics.
Sample Problem:
1. A crude oil with viscosity of 8.95 x10−4 lb-s/𝑓𝑡 2 is contained between two parallel plates.
The bottom plate is fixed and the upper one move when applying a force F as shown in the
figure.If the distance between the two plates is 0.3 in, what is the value of F to cause the
upper plate to move at a velocity of 3.6ft/s? take the effective area of the upper plate as
180𝑖𝑛2 .
Given:
𝑣 = 3.6𝑓𝑡/𝑠
2
B =0.30 in 𝜇 = 8.95 𝑥 10−4 𝑙𝑏 − s/𝑓𝑡 𝑠
Required: Force F
𝑑𝑢
𝜏=𝜇
𝑑𝑦
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3.6𝑓𝑡
𝑠
𝜏 = 8.95 𝑥 10 𝑙𝑏 − s/𝑓𝑡 2 [
−4
]
1ft
0.30 in ( )
12in
𝜏 = 0.12888𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 2 𝑜𝑟 8.95 𝑥 10−4 𝑝𝑠𝑖
𝐹
𝐴𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝜏 =
𝐴
∴ 𝐹 = 𝜏𝐴 =8.95 𝑥 10−4 𝑙𝑏/𝑖𝑛2 (180𝑖𝑛2 )
𝑭 = 𝟎. 𝟏𝟔𝟏𝟏𝒃
2. If the viscosity of water at 68℉ is 0.01008 poise, compute its absolute viscosity in pounds
seconds per square foot. If the specific gravity at 68℉ is 0.998, compute its kinematic
viscosity in square feet per second
Required:
a) Absolute viscosity (𝜇) in pounds seconds per square foot
b) kinematic viscosity in square feet per second
Solution:
Poise is measude by dyne –seconds per square centimeter.
1lb = 444800 dynes, 1ft =30.48cm
∴ 1𝑙𝑏. 𝑠/𝑓𝑡 2 = 478.8 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑒
0.01008 poise
a) μ = 478.8𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑒 = 𝟐. 𝟏𝟏𝒙𝟏𝟎−𝟓 𝒃 − 𝐬/𝒇𝒕𝟐
𝜇
b) 𝑣 = 𝜌
𝜇 𝜇 𝜇𝑔
𝑣= = =
𝜌 𝛾/𝑔 𝛾
2.11𝑥10 𝑙 𝑏 − s/𝑓𝑡 2 (32.2𝑓𝑡/𝑠 2 )
−5
𝑣=
0.998(62.4𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3 )
𝑣 = 𝟏. 𝟎𝟗𝟏𝟎−𝟓 𝒇𝒕𝟐 /𝒔
3. A 15 kg block slides down a smooth inclined surface as shown. The thin gap (0.2mm) between
the block and the surface is filled with SAE 30W oil.The area of contact between the block
and the oil is 0.15𝑚2 . Find the terminal velocity of the block, assuming a linear velocity
distribution in the gap.
Given: v=?
0.2 mm gap
25° F
N
W = 15kg
Solution:
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From the figure above
𝐹 147.15 sin 25
𝜏= =
𝐴 0.15𝑚2 .
𝜏 =414.59/𝑚2
𝐴𝑙𝑠𝑜,
𝑑𝑢
𝜏=𝜇
𝑑𝑦
𝑑𝑢
414.59N/𝑚2 = 1.7 𝑥 10−1 𝑁. 𝑠/𝑚2 (2𝑥10−4 )
v=du= 0.488m/s
Fixed
Given: 𝜔
F
Fixed Cylinder
L=30cm
0.15cm 6cm
6.15cm
Solution:
𝑑𝑢
𝜏=𝜇
𝑑𝑦
𝑑𝑢
𝜇 = 𝜏/
𝑑𝑦
But 𝑑𝑢 = 𝑟𝜔
10𝜋𝑟𝑎𝑑
𝜔 = 300𝑟𝑝𝑚 =
𝑠𝑒𝑐
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𝑑𝑢 = 0.12𝑚(10𝜋) = 3.77𝑚/𝑠
𝑑𝑦 = 0.0015𝑚
Torque =F(0.12)
T= 𝜏𝐴(0.12)
𝜏 = 66.31𝑃𝑎
3.77
𝜇 = 66.31/
0.0015
𝜇 = 0.026𝑃𝑎 − 𝑠
Liquids have cohesion and adhesion, both of which are forms of molecular attraction.
Cohesion enables a liquid to resist tensile stress, while adhesion enables it to adhere to
another body. At the interface between a liquid and a gas, i.e., at the liquid surface, and at
the interface between two immiscible (not mixable) liquids, the out-of-balance attraction force
between molecules forms an imaginary surface film which exerts a tension force in the
surface. This liquid property is known as surface tension. Because this tension acts in a
surface, we compare such forces by measuring the tension force per unit length of surface.
Surface tension is a phenomenon in which the surface of a liquid, where the liquid is in contact
with gas, acts like a thin elastic sheet. This term is typically used only when the liquid surface
is in contact with gas (such as the air). If the surface is between two liquids (such as water
and oil), it is called "interface tension."
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Capillarity is the property of exerting forces on fluids by fine tubes or porous media; it is due
to both cohesion and adhesion. When the cohesion is of less effect than the adhesion, the
liquid will wet a solid surface it touches and rise at the point of contact; if cohesion
predominates, the liquid surface will depress at the point of contact.
Capillary effect: The rise or fall of a liquid in a small-diameter tube inserted into the liquid.
Capillaries: Such narrow tubes or confined flow channels.
The capillary effect is partially responsible for the rise of water to the top of tall trees.
Meniscus: The curved free surface of a liquid in a capillary tube.
The capillary rise of water and the The forces acting on a liquid column that
capillary fall of mercury in a small has risen in a tube due to the capillary
diameter glass tube. effect
2𝜋𝜎𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ
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Where:y
𝜎 = 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 (𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑚𝑎)𝑖𝑛 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔ℎ𝑡
𝜃 = 𝑤𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 (𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑡𝑎)
𝛾 = 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑑
𝑅𝑜𝑟 𝑟 = 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑢𝑏𝑒
ℎ = 𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒
Sample Problem:
1. A small drop of water at 80℉ is in contact with the air and has a diameter of 0.0200 in. If the
pressure within the droplet is 0.082 psi greater than the atmosphere, what is the value of the
surface tension?
Solution:
From the formula of change of pressure of droplet, surface tension can be solved by:
𝑝𝑅
𝜎=
2
0.082𝑙𝑏/𝑖𝑛2 (144𝑖𝑛2 )(0.0100𝑖𝑛/12𝑖𝑛)
𝜎=
2
𝜎 =0.00492 l 𝑏/𝑓𝑡 2
2. Estimate the height to which water at 70℉ will rise in a capillary tube of diameter 0.120in.
Solution:
Refer to table A-1; At 70℉ the surface tension of water is 0.00500lb/ft
2𝜎𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
ℎ=
𝛾𝑟
0.00500
( 12 ) 𝑙𝑏
2[ ] cos 0
𝑖𝑛
ℎ=
62.4𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 3 (0.06𝑖𝑛)
ℎ = 2.67𝑥10−3 𝑖𝑛
3. A glass tube is inserted in mercury, the common temperature is 20℃. what is the upward force
on the glass as a result of surface effect?
Given:
Solution:
From the general formula of surface tension which is F/L, thus ;
F= 𝜎𝐿
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The glass tube shown has an inside and outer diameter which is submerged to mercury,
therefore to calculate the upward caused by the surface tension, we have to sum up the forces
acted on the inner and outside diameter of the tube.
Thus;
F=( 𝜎𝐿)𝑖𝑛 + ( 𝜎𝐿)𝑜𝑢𝑡
4. What force is required to lift a thin wire ring 6cm from water surface at 20℃?
Solution: Given: Neglecting the
Refer to table A-2: weight of the ring,
F
At 20℃ the surface tension of water is F= 𝜎𝐿
0.728N/m 6cm∅
Since there is no resistance on the
Inside and the outside of ring, F=2 𝜎𝐿
F=2*0.728N/m(𝜋 ∗ 0.06𝑚)
F=0.27N/m
5. The surface tension of mercury and water at 60℃ are 0.47N/m and 0.0662N/m, respectively.
What capillary height changes will occur in these two fluids when they are in contact with air
in glass tube of radius 0.30mm? Use 130° for mercury, and 0° for water: 𝛾 = 132.3𝑘𝑁/𝑚3 for
mercury, and 9.650𝑘𝑁/𝑚3 for water.
Solution:
a) For water
2𝜎𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
ℎ=
𝛾𝑟
(0.0662)𝑁
2[ ] cos 0
𝑚
ℎ=
9650𝑁/𝑚3 (0.0003𝑚)
ℎ = 0.046𝑚
b) For mercury
2𝜎𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
ℎ=
𝛾𝑟
(0.47)𝑁
2[ ] cos 130
𝑚
ℎ=
132300𝑁/𝑚3 (0.0003𝑚)
ℎ = −0.015𝑚
Unit pressure or simply called pressure is the amount of force exerted by a fluid distributed uniformly
over a unit area.
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If the unit pressure is not uniform over the unit area, it can be expressed as the sum of differential
pressure.
PASCAL’S LAW
The French mathematician Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) states that the pressure is the same in all
directions at any point in a fluid at rest.
Since,
Since , .
Thus,
which can be used to conclude Pascal's Law.
Summation of forces in x-direction:
Since , .
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ATMOSPHERIC, GAGE, AND ABSOLUTE PRESSURES
Atmospheric pressure is the weight of all gasses above the surface in which it comes in contact. Under
normal conditions, atmospheric pressure at sea level is equal to 101.325 kPa (14.696 psi), usually
rounded off to 100 kPa (14.7 psi) by engineers. With increase in altitude, atmospheric pressure
decreases.
Gauge pressure, measured with the use of pressure gauges, is the pressure above or below atmospheric
pressure. Negative gauge pressure indicates a vacuum which cannot go below –101.325 kPa. Positive
gauge pressure indicates that the pressure is above atmospheric. Gauge pressure is also called relative
pressure.
Absolute pressure is equal to gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure. There is no such thing as
negative absolute pressure. In the absence of all matter (complete vacuum), the absolute pressure is
zero.
Pressure Gauges
Just for the purpose of completeness of this page, pressure gauges (or pressure instruments) are listed
here. For more detailed discussion about pressure gauges, refer to the links in each type of pressure
instrument. Some general types of pressures instruments are as follows.
Consider two points 1 and 2 lie in the ends of fluid prism having a cross-sectional area dA and length
L. The difference in elevation between these two points is h as shown in Figure 02 below. The fluid is
at rest and its surface is free. The prism is therefore in equilibrium and all forces acting on it sums up
to zero.
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Note: FFS stands for Free Fluid Surface which refers to fluid surface subject to zero gauge pressure.
The volume of the prism is equal to the length times the base area of the fluid.
The weight of the fluid prism shown is equal to the product of the unit weight and volume.
Therefore, in any homogeneous fluid at rest, the difference in pressure between any two points is equal
to the product of the unit weight of the fluid and the difference in elevation of the points.
𝑝2 = 𝑝1
Therefore, in any homogeneous fluid at rest, the pressures at all points along the same horizontal plane
are equal.
This means that the pressure at any depth h below a continuous free fluid surface at rest is equal to the
product of the unit weight of fluid and the depth h.
Transmission of Pressure
which means that any change in the pressure at point 1 would cause an equal change of pressure at
point 2. In other words, a pressure applied at any point in a liquid at rest is transmitted equally and
undiminished to every other point in the liquid.
Pressure Head
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The equation p = γh may be written into the form
where h or its equivalent p/γ is in hydraulics called the pressure head. Pressure head is the height of
column of homogeneous fluid of unit weight γ that will produce an intensity of pressure p.
Sample Problems:
1. If the atmospheric pressure is 0.900 bar abs and a gage attached to a tank reads 390mmHg vacuum,
what is the absolute pressure within the tank?
Given:
390mmHg
𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑚 = 0.900𝑏𝑎𝑟
Solution:
𝑝𝑔𝑎𝑔𝑒 = 𝛾ℎ
𝑝𝑔𝑎𝑔𝑒 = 52.03𝑘𝑃𝑎
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2. An open tank contains 5.7 m of water covered with 2.84m of kerosene (𝛾 = 8.0𝑘𝑁/𝑚3 ). Find the
pressure at the interface and at the bottom of the tank.
Given:
open
𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑡
2.84m
5.70m
Solution:
𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑡 = 22.72𝑘𝑃𝑎
3. If air had a constant specific weight of 0.076 lb/𝑓𝑡 3 and were incompressible, what would be the
height of the atmosphere if sea-level pressure were 14.92 psia?
Solution:
From the equation
𝑝 = 𝛾ℎ
we can solve h by rearranging the equation mentioned above, thus;
𝑝
ℎ=
𝛾
(14.92 ∗ 144)𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 2
ℎ= 3
0.076lb/𝑓𝑡
ℎ = 28269.47𝑓𝑡
4. If the pressure in a tank is 50psi, find the equivalent pressure head of (a) water, b) mercury and c) heavy
fuel oil with a specific gravity of 0.92.
Solution:
From the equation
𝑝 = 𝛾ℎ
we can solve h by rearranging the equation mentioned above, thus;
𝑝
ℎ=
𝛾
𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟
(50 ∗ 144)𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 2
ℎ= 3
62.4lb/𝑓𝑡
ℎ = 115.38𝑓𝑡
for mercury
(50 ∗ 144)𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 2
ℎ= 3
(13.6 ∗ 62.4)𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡
ℎ = 8.48𝑓𝑡
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for heavy oil
(50 ∗ 144)𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 2
ℎ= 3
(0.92 ∗ 62.4)𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡
ℎ = 125.42𝑓𝑡
Another solution
From the formula of converting pressure head of liquid A to equivalent pressure head of liquid B; we can
easily solve the value of equivalent height/pressure head of a liquid.
𝑠𝑔𝐴
ℎ𝐵 = ℎ
𝑠𝑔𝐵 𝐴
𝐿𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑦
1.0
ℎ𝐻𝑔 = 115.38𝑓𝑡
13.6
ℎ𝐻𝑔 = 8.48𝑓𝑡
5. For the tank shown in the figure, ℎ1 = 2𝑚 and ℎ2 = 4𝑚. Determine the value of ℎ3 .
Given:
1
4
2m Oil
y
Sg=0.84 2 2’
ℎ3
4m
Solution:
From the figure above, point 2 and point 2’ is on the same level therefore there pressure is the same,
thus we neglect the pressure of water (𝑝3 )on those points.
Summing up the pressure from point 1 to 3;
0 0
∑ 𝑝 = 𝛾ℎ; 𝑝1 + 𝑝2 − 𝛾ℎ = 𝑝4
Thus; 𝑝2 = 𝛾ℎ
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2. Eight meters of seawater is equivalent to how many meters of mercury?
Manometer
Manometer is a simple and in expensive device of measuring pressure and pressure difference. It is
usually bent to form a U-tube and filled with liquid of known specific gravity. The surface of the liquid
will move in proportion to changes of pressure.
Types of Manometer
Piezometer
Piezometer is the simplest form of manometer which is tapped into the wall of pressure conduit for the
purpose of measuring pressure. Though effective in many purposes, piezometer is not practical to use
in lighter liquids with large pressure and cannot be used to measure gas pressure.
From the figure above, three piezometers A, B, and C are attached to a pressure conduit at bottom,
top, and side, respectively. The column of liquid at A, B, and C will rise at the same level above M
indicating a positive pressure at M. Also, the piezometer D measures the negative pressure at N.
Open Manometer
Open manometer is a tube bent into a U-shape to contain one or more fluids of different specific
gravities. It is used to measure pressure. Example of open manometer is shown below.
Differential Manometer
Differential manometer cannot measure pressure but can measure pressure difference. Frequently in
hydraulic problems, difference in pressure is more useful information than the pressure itself.
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Ordinarily, it is easier to work in units of pressure head rather than pressure for solving any manometer
problem.
Sample Problem:
1. For the pressure vessel containing glycerin, with piezometer attached, as shown in the fig. below, what
is the pressure at point A?
Given:
Solution:
0
∑ 𝑝 = 𝛾ℎ; 𝑝1 + 𝛾ℎ = 𝑝𝐴
62.4𝑙𝑏 𝑖𝑛
𝑝𝐴 = 𝛾ℎ = (1.26 ∗ 3 ) (40.8 ) 𝑓𝑡
𝑓𝑡 12𝑖𝑛
𝑝𝐴 = 267.32𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 2
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2. A vessel containing oil under pressure is shown. Find the elevation of the oil surface in the attached
piezometer.
Given: Solution
3. A manometer is attached to a tank containing three different fluids, as shown. What will be the
difference in elevation of the mercury column in the manometer?
Given:
Solution:
ℎ = 0.626𝑚
4. For a gauge reading of -15.25kPa, determine the a) elevations of liquids in the open piezometer
columns E, and F, b) the deflection of the mercury in the U-tube monometer neglecting the weight of
the air.
Given: Solution:
-15.25kPa
E F
∑ 𝑝 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 1 𝑡𝑜 𝑒
Air
Elev. 18m 1
ℎ1
∑ 𝑝 = 𝛾ℎ; 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑟 + 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑙 − 𝛾ℎ = 𝑝𝑒
e
Sg=0.8 y f
ℎ2 −15.25𝑘𝑃𝑎 + 0.80(9.81)(5) = 0.80(9.81)(𝑦)
Elev. 13m 0 [2
4444 𝑦 = 3.056m; ℎ1 = 5𝑚 − 3.056 = 1.94𝑚
water
[ Surface elevation @ e = 18-1.94=16.06m
Elev. 9m
G 4444 Column F
4
3 ℎ3 ∑ 𝑝 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 1 𝑡𝑜 2
Elev. 5m Hg=13.6
∑ 𝑝 = 𝛾ℎ; 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑟 + 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑙 = 𝑝2
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−15.25𝑘𝑃𝑎 + 0.80(9.81)(5) = 𝑝2
∑ 𝑝 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 1 𝑡𝑜 4
ℎ4 = 0.77𝑚
5. A differential manometer is shown. Calculate the pressure difference between points A and B.
Given:
olution:
Solution:
24 12 12
𝑝𝐴 − 0.92(62.4) ( ) + 0.92(62.4) ( ) − 13.6(62.4) ( ) = 𝑝𝐵
12 12 12
𝑝𝐴 − 𝑝𝐵 = 906.05𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡 2
6. Figure shows a setup with a vessel containing a plunger and a cylinder. What force F is required to balance the
weight of the cylinder if the weight of the plunger is negligible?
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Given:
Solution:
But p=F/A
10000lb/(500𝑖𝑛2 -[0.78(62.4)(15)]/(
144i𝑛2 )=F/5i𝑛2
F=74.65lb
Assignment
1. Calculate the deflection of mercury in the open-type manometer shown corresponding to 1.25 bars at
C.
2. Determine the difference in pressure between points m and n in the differential type manometer
described below
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IX. REFERENCES
E-Resources
1. J.F.Cruise, M.M. Sherif, and V.P. Singh, (2012).” Introduction to Hydraulics”, Philippine
Edition
2. DIT Gillesania “Fluid Mechanic and Hydraulics” 4 th Edition, Cebu DGPrint, Inc. Cebu City,
Philippines
3. J.B. Evett,. & C. Lui,” Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics” Schaum’s, McGrawHill Inc.
4. Streeter, Wylie, Bedford “Fluid Mechanics” 9th Edition, McGrawHill
B) E-Resources
1. http://mathalino.com
Prepared by:
GINA F. MOVILLA
Faculty
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