How Do You Calculate the Pressure Gradient in a Tube with Flowing Orange Juice?

In summary, to solve this problem, we need to make a few assumptions: laminar flow, Newtonian fluid, and the density of dilute orange juice is the same as water. To calculate the pressure gradient, we need to use the Darcy-Weisbach correlation and solve for the Reynolds number for this specific flow. From there, we can use the Vmax equation to solve for the change in pressure per unit length.
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a very dilute orange juice flows along a smooth tube (0.010m in diameter) with a maximum flow rate of 0.1m/s.
a) State the assumptions needed to solve the problem
b) Calculate the pressure gradient

Equations:
Vmax = (Change in P * R^2)/(4*viscosity*L)

Reynolds number = (density*D*v)/viscosity

I am a bit confused about how to solve this as I havn't done any engineering before. This is what I have come up with so far:

a) Assume laminar flow - Reynolds number = 2100
Assume Newtonian fluid
Assume density of dilute orange juice is same as for water.

b) Use Reynolds number to solve for viscosity. Then solve for change in pressure/L using Vmax equation.

Any help would be appreciated!
 
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The Reynolds number is not always 2100 for laminar flow. You need to calculate the Re for this particular flow. Google Darcy-Weisbach correlation
 
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Related to How Do You Calculate the Pressure Gradient in a Tube with Flowing Orange Juice?

1. What is pressure gradient?

Pressure gradient is the change in pressure per unit distance in a fluid. It is a measure of how rapidly the pressure of a fluid changes in a given direction.

2. How is pressure gradient calculated?

Pressure gradient is calculated by dividing the change in pressure by the distance over which the change occurs. The unit of pressure gradient is often expressed in units of force per unit area, such as pounds per square inch (psi) or newtons per square meter (N/m²).

3. What factors affect the pressure gradient?

The pressure gradient is affected by several factors, including the density and viscosity of the fluid, the velocity of the fluid, and the direction in which the pressure is changing. These factors can be influenced by external forces such as gravity, friction, and temperature.

4. How is pressure gradient used in fluid dynamics?

Pressure gradient is an important concept in fluid dynamics, as it helps to determine the direction and speed of fluid flow. It is used to calculate the forces acting on a fluid in motion, and can also be used to predict how a fluid will behave under different conditions.

5. What is the significance of pressure gradient in weather forecasting?

In weather forecasting, pressure gradient is used to analyze and predict changes in atmospheric pressure, which can indicate upcoming weather patterns. Areas with a steep pressure gradient are often associated with strong winds, while areas with a more gradual pressure gradient may experience calmer weather.

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