Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The kinetic energy correction factor alpha for laminar pipe flow is:
Fluid MechanicsFluid Mechanics and HydraulicsHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
1.0
B
2.0
C
1.33
D
3.0
Correct Answer
B. 2.0
Why is this the answer?
For parabolic laminar velocity distribution in a circular pipe, alpha = 2; for turbulent flow it is close to 1.
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