(a)
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is placed horizontally.
Answer to Problem 133P
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is placed horizontally is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
The diameter of the pipe is
Write the expression to calculate the area of the pipe.
Here, the diameter of the pipe is
Write the expression to calculate change in pressure.
Here, the pressure at inlet is
Write the expression to calculate the volume flow rate in an inclined pipe.
Here, the volume flow rate is
Calculation:
Substitute
Substitute
Refer to the Table A-7, "Properties of liquids" to obtain the value of
Substitute
Conclusion:
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is placed horizontally is
(b)
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is inclined
Answer to Problem 133P
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is inclined
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Substitute
Conclusion:
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is inclined
(c)
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is inclined
The value of Reynolds number is 159.71 and the flow of the oil is laminar.
Answer to Problem 133P
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is inclined
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to calculate the velocity of flow.
Here, the velocity of the flow is
Write the expression to calculate Reynolds's number.
Here, the Reynolds's number is
Calculation:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
The flow rate of oil through pipe when the pipe is inclined
The value of Reynolds number is 159.71, therefore the flow of the oil is laminar.
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