Fluid Mechanics

8 flashcardsby Sarah
Study these flashcardsFree · spaced repetition · iPhone, Android, Mac & web

All cards

1
what is a stagnation point in pitot tubes?
a point at which velocity = 0
2
how do you find velocity/area/flow/etc when the pipe isn't full?
use the partial flow graph
3
if y<yc then flow is what?
supercritical
4
what do hydraulic jumps represent?
conservation of momentum when water transitions from supercritical to subcritical flow
5
when tailwater normal depth is less than conjugate depth of hydraulic jump, does the jump move upstream or downstream?
downstream
6
when pumps are in parallel, what happens to pressure and flow?
pressure stays constant and flow increases
7
when pumps are in series, what happens to pressure and flow?
pressure increases and flow stays constant
8
NPSH available must be greater than what to prevent cavitation?
NPSH required by manufacturer
Study all 8 cards for free