🔑The conservation of mass equation for a control volume is derived using the Reynolds transport theorem.
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What is the conservation of mass equation for a control volume?
—The conservation of mass equation for a control volume is derived using the Reynolds transport theorem and states that the rate of change of mass within the control volume is equal to the net mass flow rate into the control volume.
What is the difference between mass flow rate and volume flow rate?
—Mass flow rate is the mass of fluid passing through a specific area per unit time, while volume flow rate is the volume of fluid passing through a specific area per unit time.
What is steady flow?
—Steady flow refers to a flow condition in which the velocity and other flow properties at a specific point in a fluid remain constant with respect to time.
What is the significance of fully developed flow?
—Fully developed flow occurs when the velocity profile in a pipe or channel remains constant along the flow direction. It is often reached after a certain distance from the inlet, and it simplifies fluid flow analysis.
How does conservation of mass apply to fluid flow problems?
—Conservation of mass is a fundamental principle in fluid dynamics that states that mass cannot be created or destroyed in a system. In fluid flow problems, it is used to derive equations that describe the flow behavior and properties, such as mass flow rate and volume flow rate.
00:00Introduction to conservation of mass in fluid flow and the derivation of the conservation of mass equation for a control volume using the Reynolds transport theorem.
04:30Explanation of incompressible flow and the volume flow rate equation for steady flow conditions.
06:50Discussion of fully developed flow and its significance in fluid flow analysis.
08:40Example of applying conservation of mass in an unsteady flow problem.
10:50Example of applying conservation of mass in a steady flow problem and calculation of the velocity profile.
