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Applied Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9780130231208 | 0130231207
Edition: 5th
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
Pub. Date: 1/1/2000

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SummaryTable of Contents
For undergraduate-level courses in Fluid Mechanics or Hydraulics. The most popular applications-oriented approach to engineering technology fluid mechanics, this text covers all of the basic principles of fluid mechanicsboth statics and dynamicsin a clear, practical presentation that ties theory directly to real devices and systems used in chemical process industries, manufacturing, plant engineering, waste water handling and product design.
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The Nature of Fluids and the Study of Fluid Mechanics
1(24)
The Big Picture
1(2)
Objectives of This Chapter
... MORE		3(1)
Difference Between Liquids and Gases
3(1)
Force and Mass
4(1)
The International System of Units (SI)
4(2)
The U.S. Customary System
6(1)
Consistent Units in an Equation
7(3)
The Definition of Pressure
10(2)
Compressibility
12(1)
Density, Specific Weight, and Specific Gravity
13(4)
Surface Tension
17(8)
References
19(1)
Practice Problems
19(3)
Computer Programming Assignments
22(3)
Viscosity of Fluids
25(20)
The Big Picture
25(1)
Objectives of This Chapter
26(1)
Dynamic Viscosity
26(2)
Kinematic Viscosity
28(1)
Newtonian Fluids and Nonnewtonian Fluids
29(1)
Variation of Viscosity with Temperature
30(1)
Viscosity Measurement
31(5)
SAE Viscosity Grades
36(3)
ISO Viscosity Grades
39(1)
Hydraulic Fluids for Fluid Power Systems
40(5)
References
42(1)
Practice Problems
42(2)
Computer Programming Assignments
44(1)
Pressure Measurement
45(30)
The Big Picture
45(1)
Objectives
46(1)
Absolute and Gage Pressure
46(2)
Relationship Between Pressure and Elevation
48(3)
Development of the Pressure-Elevation Relation
51(3)
Pascal's Paradox
54(1)
Manometers
55(5)
Barometers
60(1)
Pressure Gages and Transducers
61(2)
Pressure Transducers
63(2)
Pressure Expressed as the Height of a Column of Liquid
65(10)
References
66(1)
Practice Problems
66(9)
Forces Due to Static Fluids
75(40)
The Big Picture
75(2)
Objectives
77(1)
Gases Under Pressure
77(1)
Horizontal Flat Surfaces Under Liquids
78(1)
Rectangular Walls
79(3)
Submerged Plane Areas---General
82(4)
Development of the General Procedure for Forces on Submerged Plane Areas
86(2)
Piezometric Head
88(1)
Distribution of Force on a Submerged Curved Surface
89(6)
Effect of a Pressure Above the Fluid Surface
95(1)
Forces on a Curved Surface with Fluid Below It
95(2)
Forces on Curved Surfaces with Fluid Above and Below
97(18)
Practice Problems
97(16)
Computer Programming Assignments
113(2)
Buoyancy and Stability
115(30)
The Big Picture
115(1)
Objectives
116(1)
Buoyancy
117(8)
Stability of Completely Submerged Bodies
125(1)
Stability of Floating Bodies
126(5)
Degree of Stability
131(14)
Reference
133(1)
Practice Problems
133(10)
Computer Programming Assignments
143(2)
Flow of Fluids and Bernoulli's Equation
145(46)
The Big Picture
145(2)
Objectives
147(1)
Fluid Flow Rate and the Continuity Equation
147(4)
Commercially Available Pipe and Tubing
151(1)
Recommended Velocity of Flow in Pipe and Tubing
152(4)
Flow in Noncircular Sections
156(1)
Conservation of Energy---Bernoulli's Equation
157(2)
Interpretation of Bernoulli's Equation
159(2)
Restrictions on Bernoulli's Equation
161(1)
Applications of Bernoulli's Equation
161(10)
Torricelli's Theorem
171(3)
Flow Due to a Falling Head
174(17)
Reference
177(1)
Practice Problems
177(12)
Computer Programming Assignments
189(2)
General Energy Equation
191(30)
The Big Picture
191(2)
Objectives
193(1)
Energy Losses and Additions
193(3)
Nomenclature of Energy Losses and Additions
196(1)
General Energy Equation
196(5)
Power Required by Pumps
201(4)
Power Delivered to Fluid Motors
205(16)
Practice Problems
207(14)
Reynolds Number, Laminar Flow, and Turbulent Flow
221(18)
The Big Picture
221(3)
Objectives
224(1)
Reynolds Number
224(1)
Critical Reynolds Numbers
225(2)
Velocity Profiles
227(2)
Hydraulic Radius for Noncircular Cross Sections
229(2)
Reynolds Number for Closed, Noncircular Cross Sections
231(8)
References
232(1)
Practice Problems
232(7)
Energy Losses Due to Friction
239(30)
The Big Picture
239(1)
Objectives
240(1)
Darcy's Equation
240(1)
Friction Loss in Laminar Flow
241(1)
Friction Loss in Turbulent Flow
242(8)
Equations for Friction Factor
250(1)
Friction Loss in Noncircular Cross Sections
251(1)
Velocity Profile for Turbulent Flow
252(3)
Hazen-Williams Formula for Water Flow
255(2)
Other Forms of the Hazen-Williams Formula
257(1)
Nomograph for Solving Hazen-Williams Formula
257(12)
References
259(1)
Practice Problems
259(8)
Computer Programming Assignments
267(2)
Minor Losses
269(38)
The Big Picture
269(2)
Objectives
271(1)
Resistance Coefficient
271(1)
Sudden Enlargement
272(3)
Exit Loss
275(1)
Gradual Enlargement
275(3)
Sudden Contraction
278(2)
Gradual Contraction
280(3)
Entrance Loss
283(1)
Resistance Coefficients for Valves and Fittings
284(5)
Application of Standard Valves
289(4)
Pipe Bends
293(2)
Pressure Drop in Fluid Power Valves
295(5)
Flow Coefficients for Valves Using Cv
300(7)
References
301(1)
Practice Problems
301(5)
Computer-Aided Analysis and Design Assignments
306(1)
Series Pipe Line Systems
307(34)
The Big Picture
307(1)
Objectives
308(1)
Class I Systems
308(6)
Spreadsheet Aid for Class I Problems
314(3)
Class II Systems
317(8)
Class III Systems
325(16)
References
330(1)
Practice Problems
330(5)
Practice Problems for Any Class
335(5)
Computer Aided Analysis and Design Assignments
340(1)
Parallel Pipe Line Systems
341(24)
The Big Picture
341(2)
Objectives
343(1)
Systems with Two Branches
344(7)
Systems with Three or More Branches---Networks
351(14)
References
360(1)
Practice Problems
360(4)
Computer Programming Assignments
364(1)
Pump Selection and Application
365(48)
The Big Picture
365(2)
Objectives
367(1)
Parameters Involved in Pump Selection
368(1)
Types of Pumps
368(9)
Performance Data for Positive Displacement Pumps
377(1)
Performance Data for Centrifugal Pumps
378(1)
Affinity Laws for Centrifugal Pumps
379(2)
Manufacturer's Data for Centrifugal Pumps
381(9)
The Operating Point of a Pump and Pump Selection
390(6)
Alternate System Operating Modes
396(1)
Pump Selection and Specific Speed
397(3)
Net Positive Suction Head
400(3)
Suction Line Details
403(1)
Discharge Line Details
404(9)
References
405(1)
Practice Problems
406(2)
Design Problems
408(3)
Comprehensive Design Problem
411(2)
Open Channel Flow
413(24)
The Big Picture
413(1)
Objectives
414(1)
Classification of Open Channel Flow
414(3)
Hydraulic Radius and Reynolds Number in Open Channel Flow
417(1)
Kinds of Open Channel Flow
417(1)
Uniform Steady Flow in Open Channels
418(5)
The Geometry of Typical Open Channels
423(3)
The Most Efficient Shapes for Open Channels
426(1)
Critical Flow and Specific Energy
427(2)
Hydraulic Jump
429(8)
References
432(1)
Practice Problems
432(2)
Computer Programming Assignments
434(3)
Flow Measurement
437(30)
The Big Picture
437(1)
Objectives
438(1)
Flowmeter Selection Factors
438(2)
Variable Head Meters
440(8)
Variable Area Meters
448(1)
Turbine Flowmeter
449(1)
Vortex Flowmeter
450(1)
Magnetic Flowmeter
450(2)
Ultrasonic Flowmeters
452(1)
Positive Displacement Meters
452(1)
Mass Flow Measurement
452(3)
Velocity Probes
455(5)
Computer-Based Data Acquisition and Processing
460(2)
Open Channel Flow Measurement
462(5)
References
464(1)
Review Questions
465(1)
Practice Problems
465(1)
Computer Programming Assignments
466(1)
Forces Due to Fluids in Motion
467(18)
The Big Picture
467(1)
Objectives
468(1)
Force Equation
468(1)
Impulse-Momentum Equation
469(1)
Problem-Solving Method Using the Force Equations
469(1)
Forces on Stationary Objects
470(3)
Forces on Bends in Pipe Lines
473(4)
Forces on Moving Objects
477(8)
Practice Problems
478(7)
Drag and Lift
485(22)
The Big Picture
485(1)
Objectives
486(1)
Drag Force Equation
487(1)
Pressure Drag
488(1)
Drag Coefficient
489(6)
Friction Drag on Spheres in Laminar Flow
495(1)
Vehicle Drag
496(2)
Compressibility Effects and Cavitation
498(1)
Lift and Drag on Airfoils
499(8)
References
502(1)
Practice Problems
502(5)
Fans, Blowers, Compressors, and the Flow of Gases
507(26)
The Big Picture
507(1)
Objectives
508(1)
Gas Flow Rates and Pressures
508(1)
Classification of Fans, Blowers, and Compressors
509(5)
Flow of Compressed Air and Other Gases in Pipes
514(7)
Flow of Air and Other Gases through Nozzles
521(12)
References
529(1)
Practice Problems
529(2)
Computer Programming Assignments
531(2)
Flow of Air in Ducts
533(18)
The Big Picture
533(2)
Objectives
535(1)
Energy Losses in Ducts
535(5)
Duct Design Example
540(11)
References
546(1)
Practice Problems
546(5)
APPENDIXES551(34)
A Properties of Water
551(2)
B Properties of Common Liquids
553(2)
C Typical Properties of Petroleum Lubricating Oils
555(2)
D Variation of Viscosity with Temperature
557(4)
E Properties of Air
561(4)
F Dimensions of Steel Pipe
565(2)
G Dimensions of Steel Tubing
567(2)
H Dimensions of Type K Copper Tubing
569(2)
I Dimensions of Ductile Iron Pipe
571(2)
J Areas of Circles
573(2)
K Conversion Factors
575(4)
L Properties of Areas
579(2)
M Properties of Solids
581(2)
N Gas Constant, Adiabatic Exponent, and Critical Pressure Ratio for Selected Gases
583(2)
Answers to Selected Problems585(6)
Index591

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