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Fluid Mechanics Report - Pradas - 093455

The document explains viscosity as a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, influenced by internal friction between fluid layers. It distinguishes between laminar and turbulent flow, outlines how viscosity is measured, and discusses the effects of temperature on viscosity. Additionally, it categorizes fluids into Newtonian and Non-Newtonian types based on their viscosity behavior under pressure.

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The document explains viscosity as a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, influenced by internal friction between fluid layers. It distinguishes between laminar and turbulent flow, outlines how viscosity is measured, and discusses the effects of temperature on viscosity. Additionally, it categorizes fluids into Newtonian and Non-Newtonian types based on their viscosity behavior under pressure.

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Turbulence &

Viscosity
John Michael S. Pradas • BSED – Science 1D
Viscosity? What is it?

Viscosity is defined as a measure of a fluid’s


resistance to flow. Fluids with high viscosity flows more
slowly compared to those with low viscosity.
It arises when there is relative motion between layers of
the fluid. More precisely, it measures resistance to flow
arising due to the internal friction between the fluid
layers as they slip past one another when fluid flows.
Viscosity can also be thought of as a measure of a
fluid’s thickness or its resistance to objects
passing through it (BYJU, 2024).
Send Pics!

Picture A depicts a laminar flow


which occurs when layers flow
without mixing. In contrast,
Picture B shows a turbulent flow
which happens due to an
obstruction in the flow of the
fluid, causing it to mix. In this
flow, there is an increase in
interaction between fluid and
greater resistance than laminar
flow.
Viscosity? How do you measure it?

The formula for F in viscosity is:

Where F is force, η for viscosity, v for


velocity of the fluid, A for the area of the
plate, and L for the distance between the
plates.
Using this equation, solving for η gives:
Viscosity? How do you measure it?

Note that the SI unit of viscosity is poiseiulle (PI). Its


other units are newton-second per square metre
(N•s/m2) or pascal-second (Pa•s.)
The viscosity of liquids decreases rapidly with an
increase in temperature, and the viscosity of gases
increases with an increase in temperature. Thus,
upon heating, liquids flow more easily, whereas gases
flow more slowly. Also, viscosity does not change as the
amount of matter changes, therefore it is an intensive
property.
Viscosity? How do you measure it?

Below are the coefficients of viscosity for various common fluids.

Fluids Temperature °C Viscosity η x 10-3

Liquid water 20 1.002

Air 20 0.0181

Oil (corn) 20 65

Ethyl Alcohol 20 1.20


Types of Fluid as to
Viscosity Principle
John Michael S. Pradas • BSED – Science 1D
Principle of Viscosity!

When a layer of liquid is subjected to


move upon a surface or another layer of
the same liquid, the fluid particles tend
to oppose such movement; this resisting
force developed by a liquid is called
viscosity.
Types of Viscosity? What are they?

There are two types of viscosity:

Dynamic Viscosity: Also known as the Absolute Viscosity. It


measures the fluid’s resistance to flow when an external force is
applied.
Kinematic Viscosity: Is the measure of a fluid’s inherent
resistance to flow when no external force, except gravity, is
acting on it. Unlike dynamic viscosity, kinematic results are
dependent on the density of the fluid itself.
Newtonian vs. Non-Newtonian Fluid

Newtonian Fluid Non-Newtonian Fluid


The viscosity of the fluid DOES NOT change The viscosity of the fluid DOES change with
with pressure. pressure.

Newtonion fluids are Independent of the Non-Newtonian fluids changes it viscosity


amount of shear stress applied to them with when shear stress is applied
respect to time.

Examples include water, alcohol, mineral oil, Examples include toothpaste, ketchup, paint,
and gasoline. and corn starch slurry.
THANK YOU!

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