Fluid Properties Flashcards

1
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Define fluid mechanics:

A

the study of fluids at rest or in motion

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2
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Define thermal science:

A

the study of energy used and transformations from one form to another

or

the study of energy flow that is caused by a temp. difference

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3
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Define solids, liquids, and gases

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solids: molecules are arranged in a pattern repeated througout

liquids: molecules can move and rotate freely

gases: molecules are far apart, molecular arrangement non-existent

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4
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What is the difference between a solid and a fluid?

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a fluid is a substance that deforms continuously when acted upon by a shear stress, while a solid deforms but not continuously

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5
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What does it mean to assume a substance is continuum?

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disregarding atomic nature of substance and assuming it is continuous, homogenous, with no holes

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6
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When can we assume a substance is continuum, and why?

A

if the size of molecules is relatively large compared to the size of the gaps between molecules

why? so that we can assume that the substance properties vary continually

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7
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When do liquids evaporate?

A

when the molecules have enough energy to overcome intermolecular cohesion forces

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8
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What is vapour pressure?

A

pressure exerted by its vapour in phase equlibrium with its liquid at a given temperature

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9
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When does condensation occur and when does evaporation occur?

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condensation: when pressure is higher than vapour pressure

evaporation: pressure lower than vapour pressure

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10
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Define saturation pressure:

A

the pressure at which water vapour is in equilibrium with the liquid state

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11
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Define saturation temperature:

A

temperature at which a given substance changes phase at a given pressure

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12
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What is partial pressure?

A

the pressure of a gas or vapour mixed with other gases

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13
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What is cavitation?

A

formation and collapse of vapours

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14
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What are microscopic forms of energy?

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related to molecular structure and degree of molecular activity of a system

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15
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What is internal energy?

A

it is the sum of microscopic energies of a non-flowing fluid

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16
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What is enthalpy?

A

it is the microscopic energy of a flowing fluid

17
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What is specific heat?

A

it is the amount of energy required to raise the temp. of a unit mass by 1 degree

18
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What is macroscopic energy?

A

energy of a system as a whole, relative to a reference frame

19
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What is a water hammer?

A

occurs when a valve/pump is shut down suddenly causing the water pressure to rise and fall rapidly

20
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Define sonic speed:

A

speed at which an infinitesimally small pressure wave travels through a medium

or

velocity at which small disturbances propagate

21
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Define adiabatic:

A

no heat flow in or out of the system

22
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Define Isentropic:

A

flow is adiabatic and reversible

23
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Define viscosity:

A

property of fluid that represents the internal resistance of a fluid to motion

24
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What causes viscosity in fluids?

A

in liquids: molecular cohesive forces

in gases: molecular collisions

25
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Define drag:

A

the measure of force applied by a flowing fluid on a body in the direction of flow

26
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What is the difference between Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids?

A

Newtonian fluids viscosity is not affected by the shear rate while Non-Newtonian fluids viscosity changes with deformation

27
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List some Non-Newtonian fluids w/ definitions:

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Dilatant: “shear thickening”, viscosity increases w/ increasing rate of deformation

Pseudoplastic: “shear thinning”, viscosity decreases with increasing shear stress

Bingham: acts as a solid at small shear stress then deforms as shear stress increases

28
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Define dynamic viscosity:

A

measure of force, internal resistance required to move a fluid

29
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Define kinematic viscosity:

A

measure of velocity of a moving fluid

30
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Define surface tension:

A

pulling force at surface per unit area

31
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Define contact angle:

A

the angle the liquid surface makes with the solid surface at a point of contact

32
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Define cohesive forces:

A

forces between like molecules

33
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Define adhesive forces:

A

forces between unlike molecules

34
Q

What defines wetness of liquid?

A

relative magnitude of forces

35
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Define capillary force:

A

force able to pull water into ground