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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