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Units, Dimensions, Dimensional Homogeneity
1.1 * For each variable below, list three common units.
a. Volume flow rate (Q), mass flow rate (m), and pressure (p).
b. Force, energy, power.
c. Viscosity.
1.2 * In Table F.2, find the hydrostatic equation. For each form of the equation that appears, list the
name, symbol, and primary dimensions of each variable.
1.3 * For each of the following units, list the primary dimensions: kWh, poise, slug, cfm, cSt.
1.4 The hydrostatic equation is p/ + z = C, where p is pressure, is specific weight, z is elevation, and C is a
constant. Prove that the hydrostatic equation is dimensionally homogeneous.
1.5 Find the primary dimensions of each of the following terms.
a.
(V
2
)/2 (kinetic pressure), where is fluid density and V is velocity.
b. T (torque).
c. P (power).
d.
(V
2
L)/ (Weber number), where is fluid density, V is velocity, L is length, and is surface tension.
1.6 The power provided by a centrifugal pump is given by P = mgh, where m is mass flow rate, g is the
gravitational constant, and h is pump head. Prove that this equation is dimensionally homogeneous.
1.7 Find the primary dimensions of each of the following terms.
a.
, where is fluid density, V is velocity, and A is area.
b.
, where is the derivative with respect to time, is density, and is volume.
The Grid Method
1.8 * In your own words, what actions need to be taken in each step of the grid method?
1.9 Apply the grid method to calculate the density of an ideal gas using the formula = p/RT. Express your
answer in lbm/ft
3
. Use the following data: absolute pressure is p = 35 psi, the gas constant is
R = 1716 ft-lbf/slug-R, and the temperature is T = 100 F.
1.10 The pressure rise p associated with wind hitting a window of a building can be estimated using the
formula p = (V
2
/2), where is density of air and V is the speed of the wind. Apply the grid method to
calculate pressure rise for = 1.2 kg/m
3
and V = 60 mph.
a. Express your answer in pascals.
b. Express your answer in pounds-force per square inch (psi).
c. Express your answer in inches of water column (in-H
2
O).
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Answer:
p = 432 Pa = 0.0626 psi = 1.74 in.-H
2
O
1.11 Apply the grid method to calculate force using F = ma.
a.
Find force in newtons for m = 10 kg and a = 10 m/s
2
.
b.
Find force in pounds-force for m = 10 lbm and a = 10 ft/s
2
.
c.
Find force in newtons for m = 10 slug and a = 10 ft/s
2
.
1.12 When a bicycle rider is traveling at a speed of V = 24 mph, the power P she needs to supply is given by
P = FV, where F = 5 lbf is the force necessary to overcome aerodynamic drag. Apply the grid method to
calculate:
a. power in watts.
b. energy in food calories to ride for 1 hour.
Answer:
P = 239 W, E = 205 calories
1.13 Apply the grid method to calculate the cost in U.S. dollars to operate a pump for one year. The pump
power is 20 hp. The pump operates for 20 hr/day, and electricity costs $0.10 per kWh.
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