Fluid Mechanics seventh edition by Frank M. White · Problem 6.22

Viscous Flow in Ducts — Frank M. White

Physics — Fluid Mechanics · compressible-flow-correction-flowmeters

Problem

A long-radius nozzle of diameter 6 cm is used to meter air flow in a 10-cm-diameter pipe. Upstream conditions are

p_1 = 200

kPa and

T_1 = 100^\circ

C. If the pressure drop through the nozzle is 60 kPa, estimate the flow rate in m

^3

/s.