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Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru

Department of Mechanical Engineering


19MEE213-Fluid Mechanics and Machinery

Tutorial-1

1. The density of a liquid is to be determined by an old 1-cm-diameter cylindrical hydrometer


whose division marks are completely wiped out. The hydrometer is first dropped in water,
and the water level is marked. The hydrometer is then dropped into the other liquid, and it is
observed that the mark for water has risen 0.6 cm above the liquid–air interface. If the height
of the original water mark is 13.6 cm, determine the density of the liquid. [Ans = 1046 kg/m3]

2. Derive an expression for the capillary height change h for a fluid of surface tension σ
(0.073 N/m) and contact angle θ between two vertical parallel plates a distance W apart, as in
Fig. What will h be for water at 20oC if W = 0.5 mm? [Ans: h = 29.76 mm]

3. The belt in Fig. moves at a steady velocity V and skims the top of a tank of oil of viscosity
μ, as shown. Assuming a linear velocity profile in the oil, develop a simple formula for the
required belt-drive power P as a function of (h, L, V, b, μ). What belt-drive power P, in watts,
is required if the belt moves at 2.5 m/s over SAE 30W oil (μ = 0.29 kg/ms) at 20 oC, with L =
2 m, b = 60 cm, and h = 3 cm? [Ans = 73 W]
4. Gate ABC in Fig. has a fixed hinge line at B and is 2 m wide into the paper. The gate will
open at A to release water if the water depth is high enough. Compute the depth h for which
the gate will begin to open. [Ans: h = 1.346 m]

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