Hydraulics I Chapter 5 Fluid

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CHAPTER 5

FLUID DYNAMICS
5.1 Introduction

In discussing about hydrostatics we were concerned with forces (pressure forces) which
are acting on an object for a liquid at rest and when we deal with kinematics of fluid flow
phenomena related with space time variation (velocity and acceleration) with out
considering the effect of force. But in dealing with dynamics of fluid flow, all forces that
affect the phenomenon are considered.

The dynamics of fluid motion deals with kinetics, which relates the kinematics with the
forces responsible for causing the motion. This relation ship of fluid motion is established
by the use of laws of nature.
i) The principle of conservation of mass (the continuity relation ship)
ii) Newton’s laws of motion
iii) The 1st and second lows of thermodynamics

5.2 Equations of motion

The dynamic behavior of fluid motion is governed by a set of equations, known as

equations of motion. These equations are obtained by using the Newton’s second low,
which may be written as Fx = m.ax
Where, Fx is the net force acting in the x-direction upon a fluid element of
mass m producing an acceleration ax in the x-direction.

The forces which may be present in fluid flow problems are gravity forces F g, pressure
force Fp, force due to viscosity Fv, force due to turbulence Ft, Surface tension Fs, and
force due to compressibility of fluid Fc.

Gravity forces (Fg.) is due to the weight of the fluid. Its component in flow direction
results in acceleration.

Pressure force (Fp): It is equal to the product of pressure intensity and cross sectional area
of the flowing fluid. Acts normal to the surface under consideration and produces
acceleration in the given direction.

Viscous forces (Fv): - Exists in real fluids. It is the shearing resistance generated when
there is relative motion between two layers of fluids. It acts opposite to the direction of
motion, and retards flow.

Surface tension (Fs): This force is important when the depth of flow is extremely small.

Force due to compressibility (Fc): for incompressible fluids, this becomes significant in
problems of unsteady flow like water hammer. In most of flow problems, F s and Fc are
neglected.
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Force due to turbulence (Ft): the continuous momentum transfer between layers in highly
turbulent flow results in normal and shear stresses known as Reynolds's stress.

If the changes for the change in forces are small the forces can be taken negligible.

max = (Fg)x+(Fp)x+(Fv)x+(Ft)x
The presence of such a complex system of forces in real fluid flow problems makes the
analysis very complicated. Therefore, mathematical analysis of problems is generally
possible only if certain simplifying assumptions are made.

5.2.1 Energy and Head

A liquid in motion may possess three forms of energy.

1. Potential energy /elevation /positional energy/ because of its elevation above datum
level. If a weight w of liquid is at a height of z above datum
Potential energy = Wz
Potential energy per unit weight = z (meters) = Potential head

2. Pressure energy: When a fluid flows in a continuous stream under pressure it can do
work. If the area of cross – section of the stream of fluid is a, then force due to
pressure p on cross- section is Pa.

If a weight w of liquid passes the cross section.

Volume passing in cross section = W/ρg

Distance moved by liquid =

W = F* S =

Pressure energy per unit weight = = pressure head.

3. Kinetic energy
If a mass of fluid (m) moves at some velocity (v),
Kinetic energy = ½ mv2 = ½ W/g v2
Kinetic energy pr unit weight = = kinetic head

Total head = potential head + pressure head + velocity head =

Bernoulli’s theorem states that the total energy of each particle of a body of fluid is the
same provided that no energy enters or leaves the system at any point. The division of
this energy between potential, pressure and kinetic energy may vary, but the total remains
constant. In symbols

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5.3 Bernoulli’s Equation

Consider a cylindrical element of stream tube having cross-sectional area d A length ds

unit weight  as shown in motion along a streamline.

Bernoulli’s assumptions:
dP
[ P  ( )ds ]dA
ds ds  The flow is Steady an
incompressible type of flow,
 Frictionless and non viscous flow,
  No shaft work - no pump or
PdA turbines on the streamline,
 No transfer of heat - either added
Z or removed.
dsdA

Fig: 5.1 Pressure and gravity forces on a cylindrical element along a streamline

The normal forces on the side faces are in equilibrium and as the fluid is assumed non-
viscous, there is no shear stress. The velocity varies along the streamline and there is
acceleration. It is necessary to take into account force due to acceleration when
considering the longitudinal balance of force. Z

But in the ease of steady flow the velocity doesn’t vary at a point so that local
acceleration will be zero but for velocity variation with position convective

acceleration will be different from zero . The forces tending to accelerate the
fluid mass are pressure force on the two ends of the element,

Summation of force in the arbitrary‘s’ direction.

Weight in the direction of motion,

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Applying Newton’s 2nd Law of motion F=ma

One-dimension Euler’s equation

It can be applied for both compressible and incompressible flow.

For the case of an incompressible fluid  may be treated as constant, the integration gives

[Bernoulli’s Equation]
Under special conditions the assumption underlying Bernoulli’s equations can be waived.

1. When streamlines originate from a reservoir,

2. For unsteady flow with gradually changing conditions (E.g. Emptying a reservoir)
the equation may be applied without appreciable error,
3. It may be used for real fluids, by modifying the result experimentally.

The Bernoulli equation is the basis for the solution of a wide range of hydraulics
problems. For two points along a streamline, the Bernoulli equation may be expressed in
the form of:

5.3.1 Bernoulli’s Equation for real fluid

The Bernoulli’s equation expressed by is determined for an incompressible

ideal fluid without taking in to account the effects of some other forces as viscous, etc.
In case of real fluid these forces should be introduced so that the equation needs some
modification. A real fluid does possess viscosity and consequently it offers resistance to
flow. In order to overcome this viscous resistance and other resistances due to surface
roughness and turbulence, some part of the total energy of the flow is lost. [Energy is
neither created nor destroyed but may be changed to heat energy increasing temp of the
fluid]

The increase in temperature of the fluid causes an increase in the internal energy. The
increase in internal energy and the heat transfer from the fluid represent a loss of useful
energy. The total loss per unit mass of fluid is (u2-u1-q).
Energy loss per unit weight in over coming resistance (head loss)

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The total energy of flow decreases in the flow direction, and consequently the energy line
has a down ward slope.

Horizontal
h1
V12/2g The modified Bernoulli’s equation for up stream
V2 /2g
2 section (1) and downstream section (2)
P1/
P2/
1
2 hl = head loss between the two sections.

Z1
Datum Z2

2
v1
EGL HL = head loss
2g 2
p1 HGL v2
 2g
p2
Z1

Z2

Datum

Fig.5.2 Energy & hydraulic grade lines

5.3.2 Energy correction factor

The analysis of flow problems is usually based on the one-dimensional approach. The
entire flow is considered to be taking through stream tube with average velocity V at
center of each cross-section. The velocity distribution at any x-section in real fluid flow is
non uniform, on account of the boundary resistance and consequently the kinetic energy
per unit weight given by V2/2g doesn’t represent the kinetic energy across the section.

In order to compensate for the discrepancy a coefficient known as energy correction

factor denoted by  is used. The multiplication of  with V2/2g yields the kinetic energy
actually passing a section.
For the figure given, Ideal liquid Real liquid
flow flow
dA
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Fig.5.3 Velocity distribution in a pipe flow

The kinetic energy per unit time passing through on elemental area dA is ½ (dAu)u2
u - velocity at that point
Total kinetic energy passing the section
And the actual kinetic energy passed on average velocity V passing

the section is equal to

From the two equation

Kinetic energy correction factor  is a measure of viscous resistance generated in a given

flow, the effect of which is reflected uniform nature of velocity distribution. For a given
pipe, it can be shown that its magnitude is a function of the type of flow and its turbulent
characteristics.

Laminar flow is purely a viscous flow; the value of  is maximum and equals 2.0. But in
case of fully developed turbulent flow in pipes,  is independent of Reynolds number and
may be considered to have almost constant value (1.01 to 1.15) depending on surface
roughness and Reynolds number. Lower value is appreciable for velocity rough surface
and high Reynolds number.

For an identical velocity distribution at two sections, 1 = 2, and if accuracy is not
required in non-uniform velocity distribution  = 1.

5.3.3 Practical Applications of Bernoulli’s Equation

Bernoulli’s equation is applicable in all problems of incompressible fluid flow where

energy considerations are involved. In addition, it is practically applied for flow
measurement using the following measuring devices.

1. Venturimeter (tube) (G.B Venturi (1746 –1822) Italian Eng)

It is a device used for measuring rate of flow in a pipeline and it consists of three
components:
i) A converging entrance cone of angle of about 200
ii) A cylindrical portion of short length called the “throat”

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iii) A diverging section known as diffuser, of cone angle 5 0 to 70 to ensure a

minimum loss of energy, but where this is unimportant the angle may be as
large as 140.

The entrance tube and exit tube diameter are the same as that of the pipe line in to which
it is inserted and the length of throat is equal to the throat diameter.

Fig.5.4 Horizontal Venturimeter

Assuming that the fluid is ideal (So that energy is not dissipated in overcoming frictional
resistance) and that the velocities V1 and V2 at the inlet and throat respectively, are
uniformly distributed over the cross section (so that the energy correction factor  is 1).
Applying Bernoulli’s equation between points (1) and (2) on a central stream line and
assuming no frictional resistance,

For an incompressible fluid, continuity of flow at section 1 and 2 is,

Q = A1V1 = A2V2
……………………….(a)
If A1 > A2, V1 < V2 i.e. KE at section 2 (throat) > KE at section 1(the entrance)
P at throat < P at entrance
For a horizontal Venturimeter,

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Theoretical Discharge

The theoretical discharge can be converted to actual discharge (Qa) by multiplying

The differential pressure is evaluated from manometry, and for figure.5.4

For vertical or inclined Venturi meter, the actual discharge can be computed similarly.

2. Pitot tube (Total head tube) / (Henri Pitot)

Pitot tube is a device used for measuring velocity of flow at any point in a pipe or a
channel. In its elementary form a Pitot tube consists of an L-shaped tube with open ends.
Its may be aligned in open channel or pipe flow measurement as indicated below.
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Stagnation pressure

For a figure below it has been seen that the central streamline terminates
at B the entrance to the Pitot tube. This is on account of the inability of the
streamline to take a sudden turn. The fluid flowing along the central
streamline, therefore, stops moving as it reaches the point B. Hence the
velocity of flow at this point is zero. This point is known as stagnation
point.

Applying the Bernoulli’s equation at points A and B, we obtain

PB = PO = PA+VA2/2. The pressure at the stagnation point is known as
stagnation pressure composed of static pressure PA and dynamic pressure
VA2/2.

If the measurement is made on an open channel flow the surface will be exposed to the
air and there is no static head from the surface, and if measurement is made on pipe flow
there will be static head at A.

Fig.5.5 Simple Pitot tube in pipe flow and open channel flow

Applying Bernoulli’s equation to point A in the undisturbed flow region and the
stagnation point B we have

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A perfect Pitot tube should obey this equation exactly, but all actual instruments must be
calibrated and a correction factor applied to make allowance for the small effects of nose
shape and other characteristics.

Practically it is difficult to read h from a free surface. To overcome this difficulty, the
static tube and the Pitot tube may combine in one instrument (differential U-tube).

For finding the velocity at any point in a pipe by Pitot tube, the following arrangements
are adopted.
1. Pitot tube along with a vertical piezometer tube as shown in Fig.5.6
2. Pitot tube connected with piezometer tube as shown in Fig.5.7
3. Pitot static tube, which consists of two circular concentric tubes one inside the
other with some annular space in between as shown in Fig.5.8. The outlets of
these two tubes are connected to the differential manometer where the difference
of pressure head is measured by knowing the difference of the levels of the
manometer liquid hm.

h
Piezometer
Tube Pitot
tube

Fig.5.6
Fig.5.7

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Fig.5.9
The Pitot tube measures the velocity of only a filament of liquid, and hence it can be used
for exploring the velocity distribution across the pipe cross-section. If, however, it is
desired to measure the total flow of fluid through the pipe, the velocity must be measured
at various distances from the walls and the results integrated. The total flow rate can be
calculated from a single reading only if the velocity distribution across the cross-section
is already known.
The static tube measures the static pressure, since there is no velocity component
perpendicular to its opening and the impact tube measures both the static and impact
pressure (due to kinetic energy). Impact tube head = pressure head + velocity head.

3. Orifices
An orifice is an opening (usually circular) in the wall of a tank or in a plate normal to the
axis of a pipe, the plate being either at the end of the pipe or in some intermediate
location and used for measuring rate of flow out of a reservoir (tank) or through a pipe.

a. Orifice flow in pipes, Orifice meter or orifice plate

The Venturi meter described earlier is a reliable flow-measuring device. Furthermore, it
causes little pressure loss. For these reasons it is widely used, particularly for large-
volume liquid and gas flows. However, this meter is relatively complex to construct and
hence expensive. Especially for small pipelines, its cost seems prohibitive, so simpler
devices such as orifice meters are used.

Fig.5.9 Orifice meter

The orifice meter consists of a flat orifice plate with a circular hole drilled in it. There is a
pressure tap upstream from the orifice plate and another just downstream.

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Fig.5.10 Orifice plate in a pipe

Applying the Bernoulli equation between at 1 (upstream of plate) and 2 (at the orifice)

The theoretical discharge Q will therefore be,

Q = A1V1 =A1

The actual discharge will be less than the theoretical since the effective flow area near P 2
tapping will be less than A2, the fluid forming a neck or vena contracta. In addition,
there will be some loss of energy between point 1 and 2.
The actual discharge can be determined by determining coefficient of discharge.

b. Flow through a reservoir opening (orifice flow)

For a reservoir at water level h above orifice opening shown in the following figure. The
reservoir is assumed to be very large as compared to size of the opening, so that the
velocities of all points in the reservoir are negligibly small.

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Fig. 5.11 Small orifice in the side of a large reservoir

Applying Bernoulli’s equation and neglecting losses between A and B (taking the datum
level at the center of the orifice),

0+0+h =
V= (Theoretical velocity). Where h is the depth of center of
orifice below the free surface. Evidently, the velocity of efflux is equal to the velocity of
free fall from the surface of reservoir. This is known as Torricelli’s theorem. In real
fluid flows, there is always some loss of energy due to viscous effects and accordingly
the actual velocity will be less than the theoretical velocity.

Hydraulic Coefficients for flow through orifices

1) Coefficient of contraction, Cc =

2) Coefficient of velocity, Cv =

3) Coefficient of discharge, Cd =

Theoretical discharge, Qt = Ao
Where Ao = (Area of jet at C)
Actual velocity, Va = Cv
As shown in the figure, the paths of the particles of the liquid converge on the orifice so
that the area of the issuing jet is less than the area of the orifice. In the plane of the
orifice, the particles have a component of velocity towards the center so that at C the
pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure. It is only at B a little outside the orifice that
the paths of the particles become parallel. The section through B, which is the section of
least cross-section and hence of maximum contraction, is called the vena contracta.
Area of vena contracta, AB = CcAo (The actual area of the jet is the area of
the vena contracta not the area of the orifice.)

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Therefore, Actual discharge Qa = Actual area of jet * Actual velocity

It is customary to combine the two coefficients into a discharge coefficient Cd.

(Cd = Cv Cc)
Qa = Cd A0
Determination of hydraulic coefficients of orifice
Determination of Cd
By measuring area A0, the head h and the discharge Q a (by gravimetric or volumetric
means), Cd is obtained using the above equation. Determination of either C v or Cc then
permits determination of the other by the equation Cd = Cv Cc.

Determination of Cc and Cv

1) Trajectory method

The equation for the trajectory may be obtained by applying Newton’s equation of
uniformly accelerated motion to a particle of the liquid passing from the nozzle to point
P, whose coordinates are (x, y) in time t. Then x = V xot and z = Vzot - 1/2gt2. Evaluating t
from the first equation and substituting in the second gives

If the jet is initially horizontal, as in the flow from a vertical orifice, Vx0 = V0 and Vz0 = 0,
the above equation is reduced in to;
V0 =

Then Cv =

2) Pitot tube method

Pitot tube can be set at the vena contracta so that actual velocity Va is determined.

3) Calipers method
The diameter of the jet at the vena contracta can be approximately measured using an
outside caliper. However, this method is not precise and is less satisfactory than other
methods.

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Types of Orifice

The following figure shows common types of orifice with their coefficient of discharge.

Fig.5.12 Types of orifice

The orifices are classified based on of their size, shape, nature of discharge and shape of
the upstream edge.
1. Depending upon their size: - small orifice and large orifice; If the head of liquid
from the center of the orifice is more than five times the depth of the orifice, the
orifice is called small orifice. If it less than five times it is known as large orifice.
2. Depending upon shape: - as circular, triangular, rectangular and trapezoidal
3. Depending upon shape of edge: - as sharp edged and round or bell mouthed
orifice. (Fig.5.14)
4. Depending up on the nature of discharge : - as free discharging & drowned or
submerged orifice; the submerged orifices are further classified as fully submerged
and partially submerged orifice

3. Unsteady orifice flow from reservoirs

The volume discharged from the orifice in time t is Qt, which must just equal the
reduction in volume in the reservoir in the same time increment t. AR(-y), in which AR
is the surface area of the reservoir at level y above the orifice.

y

Fig 5.13 Unsteady flow from reservoir

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Equating the two expressions:

4. Weirs
Open channel flow may be measured by a weir or obstruction in the channel that causes
the liquid to back up behind it and flow over it or through it. There may be sharp crested
or broad crested based on their length along the channel section.

a) Rectangular weir

The following figure shows rectangular notch of crest length (L) and working under a
head H.

Fig. 5.14 Rectangular notch

By Torricelli’s theorem, the velocity of a particle discharged at any level h is and

will therefore vary from top to bottom of notch. Considering a horizontal strip at depth h
and of thickness h
Discharge through strip dQ = * Lh

Total discharge

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This is the theoretical discharge through a rectangular notch.

The value of Q given by the above equation is too high because no account has been
taken of energy lost and also because, as shown below there will be a substantial
reduction in the width and depth of the notch cross section because of the curved path
lines of the liquid.

Fig 5.15 Effect of vena contracta in rectangular weir

Therefore, Actual discharge Qa,

From experiment, Cd = 0.62
Qa = 1.831LH3/2
b) Triangular weir (V-notch)

Fig. 5.16 Triangular weir

Since the velocity of flow through the notch varies from top to bottom, consider a strip of
thickness h at a depth h below the surface. If the velocity of approach is small:

Head producing flow = h

Velocity through strip = V =
If width of strip = b, Area of strip = bh
Discharge through strip = Q = Vbh
The width b depends on h and is given by b = 2(H - h) tan

Integrating between the limits h = 0 and h = H

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This is the theoretical discharge.

Actual discharge = Cd*Q = Cd

From experiment Cd = 0.58, Qa = 1.37 tan H5/2,

For 900 V-notch, Qa = 1.37 H5/2

5.4 Impulse-momentum theorem

It is often important to determine the force produced on a solid body by fluid flowing
steadily over it. For example, the force on a pipe bend caused by the fluid flowing
through it; the force exerted by jet of fluid striking against a solid surface; thrust on a
propeller. All these forces are hydrodynamic forces and they are associated with a
change in the momentum of the fluid.

The magnitude of such a force is determined by Newton’s second law of motion, by

modifying the law to suit particularly to the steady flow of a fluid called the steady flow
momentum equation. Only the forces acting at the boundaries of this space concern us,
and use of momentum equation doesn’t require the knowledge of the flow pattern in
detail. Moreover, the fluid may be compressible or incompressible and the flow with or
without friction.
Consider a stream tube shown below with the following assumptions
 The c/s of stream tube is sufficiently small so that the velocity
may be considered uniformly distributed
 The flow is steady i.e. the stream tube remains stationary with respect to the fixed
coordinate axis.

Fig. Stream tube

Newton’s second law
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F=m*a
F=m
F * dt = m * dv

 Momentum principle expresses that the rate of change of momentum is equal to

the net force acting on the fluid mass.

Momentum of fluid entering section 1 –1 in a time t in the x –direction

=  * dQ * t * V1(x)
Momentum leaving section 2- 2 in time t
=  * dQ * t * V2 (x)
From momentum principle

dFx =

dFx = dQ [V2 (x) – V1 (x)]

dFx = net force exerted on the fluid in the x –direction.
The total force in the x –direction is given by

Assuming the fluid is incompressible

Fx = V2 A2 (V2 (x) - PV1A1 V1 (x)
Fx =  Q [V2(x) – V1(x)]
Similar equations for y and z directions may be written
Fy = Q [V2(y) – V1(y)]
Fz = Q [V2(z) – V1(z)]

Applications of momentum equations

1) The force caused by a jet striking a surface

A. Impact on a flat surface

 = mass density
i) Stationary plate:

A = area of jet
v1 = velocity of jet
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Fig. A jet hitting a vertical plate

Fx = Q(v2 (x) – v1(x))

= Q (0 – v1)  momentum normal to the plate is destroyed.
Fx = -AV2 (force in the jet)
Force exerted on plate = AV2 (Equal and opposite to the force exerted on the jet = Fx)

ii) Moving plate

Initial velocity of jet v1x = V1

Final velocity of jet = velocity of = v2x = U = velocity of plate

Fig. A jet hitting a moving vertical plate

The velocity with which jet strikes the plate = V – U

Mass of fluid striking plate/sec = A (V – U)
Force on plate = A (V – U) (V – U)
= A (V – U) 2
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iii) Stationary inclined plate

Fig. A jet hitting an inclined plate

Initial velocity of jet v1(x) = Vsin

Final velocity of jet v2(x) = 0
Mass striking stationary plate = AV
Normal force on the plate = AV(Vsin) = AV2 sin
Since the plate surface is smooth, there can be no force exerted by the plate on the fluid
jet in the tangential direction.
Ft = Q1V - Q2 V – PQVcos = 0
Q1 – Q2 – Qcos = 0 (*)

Continuity equation Q = Q1 + Q2  Q2 = Q – Q1

Substitute in (*) Q 1 = Q - Q2

Q1 – Q + Q1 – Qcos = 0
2Q1 - Q (1+ cos) = 0 Q – Q2 – Q2 – Qcos = 0
Q1 = Q/2 (1 + cos) Q (1 - cos) – 2 Q2 = 0
Q2 = Q/2 (1- cos)
For a vertical plate,  = 90o
Q1 = Q/2 = Q2

iv) Moving inclined plate

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Fig. A jet hitting a moving inclined plate

Initial velocity of jet V1(x) = Vsin

Final velocity of jet V2(x) = Usin

Mass striking the moving plate per second = Q = A (V- U)

Normal force on the plate = A (V - U) (V sin - U sin)
= A (V – U) 2 sin

Work done by this force = Fx * U =

V) Series of flat plates

The force exerted by the impact of jet can be fruitfully utilized if the flat plates are
mounted on the periphery of a wheel as shown below. The force exerted by the jet causes
the rotation of the wheel. The flat plates thus occupy the bottom most position according
to their turn.

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Fig. Flat plates mounted a wheel

The number and location of the plates is so arranged that no portion of jet goes waste
without doing work on the plate.

Initial velocity of jet = V

Final velocity = velocity of plate = U
Fluid mass striking the plate per second = Q = AV
Force exerted on the plate by jet = AV(V – U)

Work done per second = Force * distance moved per second

= AV (V –U) *U

KE of jet per second = ½ (AV)V2

Efficiency of jet =

B. Force on curved vane

Consider a symmetrical curved vane having smooth surface. The jet strikes at the center
and after impact it is deflected equally along the vane surface.

Fig. A jet hitting a curved vane

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Min = AV * V = AV2

Mout = -
= - AV2cos
Force exerted by curved vane on the jet
Fx = Mout – Min
= - AV2cos - AV2 = - AV2 (1+cos)
Force on curve vane by jet = AV2(1+cos)
For  = 900 – Flat plate at right angle to jet F = AV2
For  = 00 - semi–circular plate F = 2AV2

Curved vane moving in translation

Mass of fluid striking the vane = A(V- U)

Min = A(V - U) 2
Mout = - A(V – U) 2cos
Force exerted by jet on the vane = Fx = A (V – U) 2 (1+ cos)
Work done by jet = FxU
KE of jet /sec = ½ (AV)V2

Efficiency,

Curved vane mounted on a wheel

Let the wheel rotate with a tangential velocity U and a jet moving with velocity v strikes
the wheel.

Fluid mass striking the wheel per second = PAV

Min = AV(v –u) (Before impact)

Mout = AV(v –u)cos (After impact)
Force exerted by jet on the van = Min – Mout
F = AV (v – u) (1+ cos)
W=F*U
KE = ½ AV2 

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2. Force exerted on a reducing pipe bend

i. Bend in a horizontal plane.

Fig. Force on a horizontal reducing bend

Let Fx and Fy be the components of the force exerted on the fluid by the pipe bend.
Then momentum equation in the x–direction can be written as:
P1A1 - P2A2cos - Fx = Q(V2cos - V1)
Fx = Q (V1 -V2cos) - P1A1 + P2A2cos
Momentum equation in the y–direction can be written as:
Fy - P2 A2sin = pQ (V2sin - V1) (V1 = 0)
Fy = P2A2sin + pQ(V2sin)

ii. Bend in a vertical plane.

A reducing bend with deviation in the vertical plane is shown in Fig. below. Due to the
hydrostatic and dynamic pressures a force is exerted by the fluid on the bend which has to
be resisted by a thrust block or other suitable means. This force could be evaluated by
plotting the stream lines and thus determining the pressure distribution. However, by a
simple application of the momentum equation, and quite independently of any energy
losses associated with turbulent eddying (real fluid), we obtain.

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Fig. Force on a vertical reducing bend

For the x direction:

P1 A1 - P2A2cos - Fx = pQ(v2cos - v1)
And for the z direction
Fz - W – P2A2 sin  = pQv2 sin
Where W is the weight of fluid between the reference sections.
From these equations, Fx and Fz may be determined and hence the resultant force, R:

It is to be noted that the momentum equation gives no information concerning the

location of the resultant, which necessitates an analysis involving forces and moments.

3. Force in nozzle

A nozzle, attached to a pipeline, and discharging to the atmosphere provides a good

example of a rapid change in velocity. The fluid exerts a force on the nozzle and in
accordance with Newton's third law there is a similar force, of opposite sign, exerted by
the nozzle on the fluid. This is the force which the tension bolts must be designated to
withstand. The force could be evaluated by an analysis of the pressures acting on the
surface of the nozzle but this procedure would, to say the least, be extremely tedious. By
contrast, a simple application of the momentum equation between upstream and
downstream reference sections will yield a direct solution. In Fig below, the component
forces are the hydrostatic forces P1A1 and P2A2 and the force Fx exerted by the nozzle on
the fluid. The rate of change of momentum is Q(V2 - V1) so that the momentum
equation may be expressed as:

Fx = P1A1 - Q(V2 - V1)

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