Ask a Question

For a fully-developed pipe flow, how does the pressure vary with the length of the pipe?

← Prev Question Next Question →
+1 vote
in Fluid Mechanics by (118k points)
For a fully-developed pipe flow, how does the pressure vary with the length of the pipe?

(a) Linearly

(b) Parabolic

(c) Exponential

(d) Constant

The question was posed to me in an interview for job.

The origin of the question is Flow of Viscous Fluid Through Circular Pipes topic in chapter Viscous Flow & Turbulent Flow of Fluid Mechanics

1 Answer

+2 votes
by (362k points)
selected by
 
Best answer
Right answer is (a) Linearly

Easy explanation: In a zero acceleration fully-developed flow in a pipe, the pressure gradually decreases linearly along the length of the pipe. Hence, the pressure variation is said to be linear.

Related questions

We welcome you to Carrieradda QnA with open heart. Our small community of enthusiastic learners are very helpful and supportive. Here on this platform you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community. We also monitor posted questions and answers periodically to maintain the quality and integrity of the platform. Hope you will join our beautiful community

Categories

Powered by TalkJarvis
...