Chapter 6 Forces Due To Fluids in Motion

Applied Fluid Mechanics
Chapter 16 :
Forces Due to Fluids in Motion
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Lesson Plan
Date Topic
• Chapter 16: Forces Due to Fluids in
Week 8
Motion
17 May, 2021
PROF. MADYA Ir. DR. SITI FATIN MOHD RAZALI
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Week 10
• Chapter 8: Reynolds number, laminar
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Chapter Objectives
• Use Newton’s second law of motion, F = ma, to
develop the force equation, which is used to compute
the force exerted by a fluid as its direction of motion or
its velocity is changed.
• Relate the force equation to impulse–momentum.
• Use the force equation to compute the force
 exerted on a stationary object that causes the change in
direction of a fluid flow stream.
 exerted on bends in pipelines.
 on moving objects, such as the vanes of a pump impeller.

Chapter Outline
1. Introductory Concepts
2. Force Equation
3. Impulse-Momentum Equation
4. Problem-Solving Method Using the Force
Equations
5. Forces on Stationary Objects
6. Forces on Bends in Pipelines
7. Forces on Moving Objects

16.1 Introductory Concepts
• Whenever a fluid stream is deflected from its initial

direction or if its velocity is changed, a force is
required to accomplish the change.
• Sometimes the force is desired, sometimes it is
destructive.

16.2 Force Equation
• Whenever the magnitude or direction of the velocity of

a body is changed, a force is required to accomplish
the change.
• Newton’s second law of motion is often used to
express this concept in mathematical form; the most
common form is
• Force equals mass times acceleration. Acceleration is

the time rate of change of velocity.

16.2 Force Equation
• In fluid flow problems, a continuous flow is caused to

undergo the acceleration, and a different form of
Newton’s equation is desirable.
• Because acceleration is the time rate of change of
velocity, Eq. (16–1) can be written as
• The term m/Δt can be interpreted as the mass flow

rate, that is, the amount of mass flowing in a given
amount of time.
16.2 Force Equation
• M is related to the volume flow rate Q by the
relationship
• Then Eq. (16–2) becomes
• This is the general form of the force equation for use

in fluid flow problems because it involves the velocity
and volume flow rate, items generally known in a fluid
flow system.

16.3 Impulse-Momentum Equation
• The force equation, Eq. (16–4), is related to another

principle of fluid dynamics, the impulse–momentum
equation.
• Impulse is defined as a force acting on a body for a
period of time, and it is indicated by
• When conditions vary, the instantaneous form of the

equation is used:

• Momentum is defined as the product of the mass of a

body and its velocity.
• The change in momentum is
• In an instantaneous sense (impulse),
• Now Eq. (16–2) can be rearranged to the form

• Here we have shown the impulse–momentum

equation for steady flow conditions.
• In an instantaneous sense,

16.4 Problem-Solving Method Using the Force Equations
• In general, if three perpendicular directions are called

x, y, and z, a separate equation can be written for
each direction:
• In a particular direction, say x, the term Fx refers to

the net external force that acts on the fluid in that
direction.

• Below is the procedure for using the force equations:

1. Identify a portion of the fluid stream to be considered
a free body. This will be the part where the fluid is
changing direction or where the geometry of the flow
stream is changing.
2. Establish reference axes for directions of forces.
Usually one axis is chosen to be parallel to one part
of the flow stream. In the example problems to
follow, the positive x and y directions are chosen to
be in the same direction as the reaction forces.

3. Identify and show on the free-body diagram all

external forces acting on the fluid. All solid surfaces
that affect the direction of the flow stream exert
forces. Also, the fluid pressure acting on the cross-
sectional area of the stream exerts a force in a
direction parallel to the stream at the boundary of the
free body.
4. Show the direction of the velocity of flow as it
enters the free body and as it leaves the free body.

5. Using the data thus shown for the free body, write
the force equations in the pertinent directions. Use
Eq. (16–5), (16–6), or (16–7).
6. Substitute data and solve for the desired quantity.

16.5 Forces on Stationary Objects
• When free streams of fluid are deflected by

stationary objects, external forces must be exerted
to maintain the object in equilibrium.

Example 16.1
A 25-mm-diameter jet of water having a velocity of 6 m/s
is deflected 90° by a curved vane, as shown in Fig. 16.1.
The jet flows freely in the atmosphere in a horizontal
plane. Calculate the x and y forces exerted on the water
by the vane.

Example 16.1
Using the force diagram of Fig. 16.2, we can write the
force equation for the x direction

Example 16.1
We know that
Then, assuming ρ =1000 kg/m3, we write
1000kg 0.003m3 6m
Rx = ρ Qv1 = 3
× × = 18.0 N
m s s
For the y direction, assuming v2 = v1, the force is

Example 16.2
In a decorative fountain, 0.05 m3/s of water having a
velocity of 8 m/s is being deflected by the angled chute
shown in Fig. 16.3. Determine the reactions on the chute
in the x and y directions shown. Also calculate the total
resultant force and the direction in which it acts. Neglect
elevation changes.
Figure 16.4 shows the x and y components of the

velocity vectors and the assumed directions for Rx and
Ry. The force equation in the x direction is

Example 16.2

Example 16.2

Example 16.2
We know that
Neglecting friction in the chute, we can assume that

v1 = v2. The only external force is Rx. Then we have

Example 16.2
Using ρ = 1000 kg/m3 for water, we get
In the y direction, the force equation is
We know that

Example 16.2
Then we have
The resultant force R is

Example 16.2
For the direction of R, we get
Therefore, the resultant force that the chute must exert

on the water is 693 N acting 75° from the horizontal, as
shown in Fig. 16.4.

16.6 Forces on Bends in Pipeline
• Figure 16.5 shows a typical 90° elbow in a pipe

carrying a steady volume flow rate Q.
• To ensure proper installation, it is important to know
how much force is required to hold it in equilibrium.

Example 16.3
Calculate the force that must be exerted on the pipe
shown in Fig. 16.5 to hold it in equilibrium. The elbow is
in a horizontal plane and is connected to two 4-in
Schedule 40 pipes carrying 3000 L/min of water at 15°C.
The inlet pressure is 550 kPa.

Example 16.3
The problem may be visualized by considering the fluid
within the elbow to be a free body, as shown in Fig. 16.6.
Forces are shown in black vectors, and the direction of
the velocity of flow is shown by blue vectors. A
convention must be set for the directions of all vectors.
Here we assume that the positive x direction is to the left
and the positive y direction is up. The forces Rx and Ry
are the external reactions required to maintain
equilibrium. The forces p1A1 and p2A2 are the forces due
to the fluid pressure. The two directions will be analyzed
separately.

Example 16.3

Example 16.3
We find the net external force in the x direction by using
the equation
We know that
Then we have

Example 16.3
From the given data,

Example 16.3
Substituting these values into Eq. (16–8) gives
In the y direction, the equation for the net external force

is
We know that

Example 16.3
Then we have
If energy losses in the elbow are neglected, v2 = v1 and

p2 = p1 because the sizes of the inlet and outlet are
equal. Then,

Example 16.3
The forces Rx and Ry are the reactions caused at the
elbow as the fluid turns 90°. They may be supplied by
anchors on the elbow or taken up through the flanges
into the main pipes.

Example 16.4
Linseed oil with a specific gravity of 0.93 enters the
reducing bend shown in Fig. 16.7 with a velocity of 3 m/s
and a pressure of 275 kPa. The bend is in a horizontal
plane. Calculate the x and y forces required to hold the
bend in place. Neglect energy losses in the bend.

Example 16.4
The fluid in the bend is shown as a free body in Fig.
16.8. We must first develop the force equations for the x
and y directions shown. The force equation for the x
direction is
Algebraic signs must be carefully included according to

the sign convention shown in Fig. 16.8. Notice that all
forces and velocity terms are the components in the x
direction.
Example 16.4
In the y direction, the force equation is

Example 16.4
The numerical values of several items must now be
calculated. We have

Example 16.4
Because of continuity,
Bernoulli’s equation can be used to find p2:
But z2 = z1.Then we have

Example 16.4
The quantities needed for Eqs. (16–9) and (16–10) are
From Eq. (16–9), we get
From Eq. (16–10), we get

16.7 Forces on Moving Objects
• The vanes of turbines and other rotating machinery

are familiar examples of moving objects that are
acted on by high-velocity fluids.
• A jet of fluid with a velocity greater than that of the
blades of the turbine exerts a force on the blades,
causing them to accelerate or to generate useful
mechanical energy.
• When dealing with forces on moving bodies, the
relative motion of the fluid with respect to the body
must be considered.

Example 16.5
Figure 16.9(a) shows a jet of water with a velocity v1
striking a vane that is moving with a velocity v0.
Determine the forces exerted by the vane on the water if
v1 = 20 m/s and v0 = 8 m/s. The jet is 50 mm in diameter.

Example 16.5
The system with a moving vane can be converted into
an equivalent stationary system as shown in Fig. 16.9(b)
by defining an effective velocity ve and an effective
volume flow rate Qe. We then have
where A1 is the area of the jet as it enters the vane. It is

only the difference between the jet velocity and the vane
velocity that is effective in creating a force on the vane.

Example 16.5
The force equations can be written in terms of ve and Qe.
In the x direction,
In the y direction,
We know that

Example 16.5
Then the reactions are calculated from Eqs. (16–13) and
(16–14):

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONCLUSION

Homework 1
1. 16.7 page 428 in the textbook (7th Edition)
2. 16.20 page 429 in the text book (7th Edition)

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Applied Fluid Mechanics

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PROF. MADYA Ir. DR. SITI FATIN MOHD RAZALI

• Chapter 7: General Energy Equation

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• Please download EPANET software at

2005 Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd

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• Whenever a fluid stream is deflected from its initial

2005 Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd

• Whenever the magnitude or direction of the velocity of

• Force equals mass times acceleration. Acceleration is

2005 Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd

• In fluid flow problems, a continuous flow is caused to

• The term m/Δt can be interpreted as the mass flow

• Then Eq. (16–2) becomes

• This is the general form of the force equation for use

2005 Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd

• The force equation, Eq. (16–4), is related to another

• When conditions vary, the instantaneous form of the

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• Momentum is defined as the product of the mass of a

• In an instantaneous sense (impulse),

• Now Eq. (16–2) can be rearranged to the form

2005 Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd

• Here we have shown the impulse–momentum

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• In general, if three perpendicular directions are called

• In a particular direction, say x, the term Fx refers to

2005 Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd

• Below is the procedure for using the force equations:

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3. Identify and show on the free-body diagram all

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• When free streams of fluid are deflected by

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Then, assuming ρ =1000 kg/m3, we write

For the y direction, assuming v2 = v1, the force is

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Figure 16.4 shows the x and y components of the

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Neglecting friction in the chute, we can assume that

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In the y direction, the force equation is

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The resultant force R is

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Therefore, the resultant force that the chute must exert

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• Figure 16.5 shows a typical 90° elbow in a pipe

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