Chapter 4

The analysis of flow through the various ducts and vessels in this chemical
processing plant depends upon the conservation of mass.

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CHAPTER Objectives
n

To define the concept of a finite control volume, and then show

how a Lagrangian and a Eulerian description of fluid behavior
can be related using the Reynolds transport theorem.

To show how to determine the volume and mass flow, and the
average velocity in a conduit.

To use the Reynolds transport theorem to derive the continuity

equation, which represents the conservation of mass.

To demonstrate application of the continuity equation to problems

involving finite fixed, moving, and deformable control volumes.

4.1 Finite Control Volumes

In Sec. 3.1 we defined a control volume as a selected differential volume
of space within a system of particles through which some of the fluid
particles flow. See Fig. 31c. Recall that the boundary of this volume is the
control surface. A portion of the surface of this volume may be open, where
the fluid particles flow into or out of the control volume, and the remaining
portion is a closed surface. Although in the previous sections we considered
a fixed differential size control volume, we can also consider control
volumes that have a finite size, such as the one shown in Fig. 41.

Open control
surface

Surroundings

System

Control
volume

Closed control
system
Open control
surface

Fig. 41

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Fixed control volume

Ch
a p t e rvolume
4 C o n s e r vat i o n o f M a s s
Fixed
control
(a)
(a)

Fixed control volume

(a)

Moving control volume

(b) volume
Moving control
(b)

Changing control volume

Changing control
volume
(c)
(c)

Fig. 42

Actually, depending upon the problem, a control volume can be fixed,

it can move, or it can change shape. Also, it may include solid parts of an
object within its boundary. For example, a fixed control volume within
the pipe in Fig. 42a is indicated by the red boundary. The control volume
that outlines the rocket engine and the fluid within it, Fig. 42b, moves
with the rocket as it travels upwards. Finally, the control volume within
the inflataible structure in Fig. 42c changes its shape while air is pumped
into its open control surface.
As we have seen, using a control volume is fundamental to applying a
Eulerian description of the flow. It is for this reason that a control volume
approach will be used in this chapter to solve problems that involve the
continuity of flow. Then later we will extend its application to problems
that involve energy, Chapter 5, and momentum, Chapter 6. In all these
cases, it will be necessary toMoving
clearly
define
the boundaries of a selected
control
volume
(b) size and orientation of its open
control volume, and to specify the
control surfaces.

Open Control Surfaces. The open control surfaces of a control

volume will have an area that either lets fluid flow into the control
volume, Ain, or lets fluid flow out of it, Aout. In order to properly identify
these areas, we will express each as a vector, where its direction is normal
to the area and always directed outward from the control volume. For
example, if the fixed control volume in Fig. 43 is used to study the flow
into and out of the Tee connection, then the direction of each open
Changing control volume
control surface area is defined
by its outward normal, and is represented
(c)
by the vectors AA, AB, and AC.
VB
AB
QB  VBAB
B

VA

AA
A
QA  VAAA

AC
C
(b)

VC

QC  VCAC

Fig. 43

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Velocity. When using a control volume, we will also have to specify

the velocity of flow both into and out of each control surface. Since the
outward normal for each control surface area is positive, then flow into a
control surface will be negative, and flow out of a control surface will be
positive. By this convention, VA in Fig. 44 is in the negative direction,
and VB and VC are in the positive direction.
Steady Flow. In some problems it will be advantageous to select a

moving control volume in order to observe steady flow, and thereby

simplify the analysis. For example, consider the blade moving with a
velocity Vb, shown in Fig. 44a. For a fixed observer, the flow at A will
appear to be Vf at time t; however, when the blade advances, the velocity
at A then becomes Vf at time t + t. This is a case of unsteady flow
since it changes with time. If we select a control volume that contains
the fluid on the blade, and then move this control volume and observer
with the blade at Vcv = Vb, then the flow at A will appear as steady flow,
Fig. 44b. Here the velocity of the fluid stream from the nozzle is Vf,
and so the steady-flow velocity of the fluid relative to the open
control surface, Vf>cs is determined from a relative-velocity equation,
Vf = Vcs + Vf>cs, or

Vf>cs = Vf - Vcs (47)
where Vcs = Vcv = Vb. In scalar form this equation becomes
+
(S
)

V f>cs = V f - 1 -V cs2 = V f + V cs

x
Vf
Vb
A
Time t

Vf

Vf
A

Vf/cs

Vb
A

Time t +  t
(b)

(a)

Vcv  Vb
Vcs  Vcv

Fig. 44
Vf

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A

(b)

Vcv  Vb
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4.2 The Reynolds Transport Theorem

Much of fluid behavior is based on the conservation of mass, the principle

of work energy and the principle of impulse and momentum. These laws
were originally formulated for a particle, and they were described using a
Lagrangian approach. However, for application in fluid mechanics, we
must have a means to convert these laws from their Lagrangian description
to a Eulerian description. This conversion for a system of particles is done
using the Reynolds transport theorem. In this section we will formalize
this theorem, and then we will use it in the next section to develop the
continuity equation, and then later in Chapters 5 and 6 use it to develop
the energy and momentum equations. Before we establish this theorem,
however, we will first discuss how to best describe each fluid property in
terms of the fluids mass and volume.

Fluid Property Description. Any fluid property that depends

on the amount of volume or mass in a system is called an extensive
property, N, because the volume or mass extends throughout the
system. For example, momentum is an extensive property since it
represents mass times velocity, N = mV. Fluid properties that are
independent of the systems mass are called intensive properties, h
(eta). Examples include temperature and pressure.
We can represent an extensive property N as an intensive property h
simply by expressing it per unit mass, that is, h = N>m. Since momentum
is N = mV, then h = V. Likewise, kinetic energy is N = (1>2)mV 2, and
so h = 11>22V 2. Since mass is related to volume by m = rV, then in
general, the relation between an extensive and intensive property for a
system of fluid particles, expressed in terms of either its mass or its
volume, is

N =

Lm

h dm =

LV

hr dV

(41)

The integrations are over the entire mass of the system or the volume
itcovers.

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4.2The Reynolds Transport Theorem

The Reynolds Transport Theorem. We are now ready to

System

relate the time rate of change of any extensive property N for a fluid
system, to its time rate of change as seen from the control volume. To do
this, we will consider the control volume as fixed within a conduit, and
outlined by the red boundary in Fig. 45a. At time t, the entire system of
fluid particles is considered to be within, and coincident with, the control
volume (CV). At time t + t, a portion of this system of particles exits
the open control surface and is now in region Rout, outside the control
volume, Fig. 49b. This may leave a void Rin within the control volume.
In other words, the system of fluid particles went from occupying CV at
time t, to occupying 3CV + 1R out - R in24 at time t + t.
Since this change in the location of the system of particles occurs
during the time t, then the fluids extensive property N within this
system will also change. By definition of the derivative, we can write this
change as

Control volume
Time t
(a)

System
Rout

1N syst2t + t - 1N syst2t
dN
a b
= lim
S
t
0
dt syst
t

If we represent these changes from the point of view of the control

volume, then from the above discussion, we have
a

Rin

1N cv2t + t + 1N out - N in2 - 1N cv2t

dN
b
= lim
c
d
S
t
0
dt syst
t
= lim
c
S
t

Time t + t
(b)

1N cv2t + t - 1N cv2t
N out
N in
d + lim
c
d - lim
c
d (42)
S
S
t 0
t 0
t
t
t

Fig. 45

lim
c
S

t

1N cv2t + t - 1N cv2t
0N cv
0
d =
=
hr dV
t
0t
0t L

(43)

cv

Here we have used a partial derivative to express only the time change in
h since, in general, h will be different at each location in the system and
at each instant, that is h = h(x, y, z, t).
The second term on the right side of Eq. 42 is a convective derivative
of the extensive property as the system exits the control surface. Since, in
general, N > t = hm > t, and m = rV, then

uout

System

The first term on the right represents the local derivative since it is the
change of N within the control volume with respect to time. Using Eq. 41,
to express the result in terms of the corresponding intensive property h,
we have

(Vf/cs)out

Aout

(V f/cs)in
uin
 Ain

(c)

N
V
= hr
t
t

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Time t + t
(b)

(Vf/cs)out
uout

System

of

Mass

As shown in Fig. 49c, the rate at which a small volume of fluid particles
will flow out of the control surface, having an area (A)out is
(V )out > t = (A )out 31V f>cs2out cos uout4. Since A out can be expressed as
a vector, then using the dot product,* we can also write
V out >t = 1Vf>cs2out # (A)out. Therefore, the above equation becomes
(N>t)out = hr1Vf>cs2out # (A)out. For the entire exit control surface,
lim
a
S

t

Aout

N out
b =
hr1Vf>cs2out # dAout
t
L

The same arguments apply for the last term in Eq. 49, so

lim a

t S 0

(V f/cs)in
uin
Ain

(c)

Fig. 45 (cont.)

N in
b =
hr1V f>cs2in # dAin
t
L

Notice that here, the dot product will produce a negative result since
1Vf>cs2in is inward, and dAin is outward. In other words, 1Vf>cs2in # dAin =
1Vf>cs2in dA in cos u, where u 7 90. Fig. 49c.
If we combine the above two terms, and express it as a net flow
through the control volume, then with Eq. 43, Eq. 42 becomes

DN
0
b
=
hrdV +
hrV # dA
Dt syst
0t Lcv
Lcs

(44)

Local Convective
change change

This result is referred to as the Reynolds transport theorem since it was

first developed by the British scientist Osborne Reynolds. In summary,
it relates the time rate of change of any extensive property N of a system
of fluid particles, defined from a Lagrangian description, to the changes
of the same property from the viewpoint of the control volume, that is,
as defined from a Eulerian description. The first term on the right side
is the local change, since it represents the time rate of change in the
intensive property within the control volume. The second term on the
right is the convective change, since it represents the net flow of the
intensive property through the control surfaces.
The two terms on the right side of Eq. 44 form the material derivative
of N, and that is why we have symbolized the left side by this operator. In
Sec. 3.4 we discussed how the material derivative was used to determine
the time rate of change of the velocity for a single fluid particle, when the
velocity is expressed as a velocity field (Eulerian description). The
Reynolds transport theorem does the same thing; however, here it relates
these changes for a fluid property having a finite or integral number of
particles within the system.
*Recall the dot product Vf>cs # A = Vf>cs A cos u, when the angle u (o u 180) is
measured between the tails of the vectors.

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4.2The Reynolds Transport Theorem

Applications. When applying the Reynolds transport theorem, it is

first necessary to specify the control volume that contains a selected
portion of the fluid system. Once this is done, the local changes of the
fluid property within the control volume can be determined, as well as
the convective changes that occur through its open control surfaces.
Afew examples will illustrate how this is done.

(a)

(a)

As shown in Fig. 46a, an incompressible fluid flows through the

pipe transition at a steady rate. If we take the volume outlined in red
as the fixed control volume, then there will be no local changes of the
fluid within it because the mass flow is steady and the fluid properties
remain constant. Convective changes occur at each of the two open
control surfaces because there is a flow of fluid mass(a)across
(a)
these surfaces.
Air is being pumped into the tank in Fig. 46b. If the control volume
(a)
is taken as the entire volume within the tank, then local changes
occur because the mass of the air in the tank is increasing with time.
Also, convective changes occur at the open control surface or pipe
connection.
As air flows at a steady rate through the pipe in Fig. 46c, it is being
heated. If we consider the region outlined in red as the control
volume, then even though the heating will affect the density of the
air, the mass flow through this region is steady, so no local time rate
of changes in mass will occur within the control volume. The density
change will however, cause the velocity of the air to increase at the
exit, so we have nonuniform flow. Convective changes occur at the
inlet and outlet because the air is moving through these surfaces.
An incompressible liquid leaks out of the moving car in Fig. 46d.
The control volume that contains this liquid in the cart is both
moving and deformable. Local
changes occur because the (c)
mass or
(c)
control volume is decreasing with time. Convective change occurs
control at the open contol surface (outlet).
(c)

The liquid on the moving blade in Fig. 46e can be taken as a control
volume. If we observe the motion from the blade, the flow will be
steady. Assuming the liquid is incompressible, then no local changes
occur to the fluid mass within this control volume due to this
steady flow.
Further examples of how to select a proper control volume, and specify
the local and convective changes that occur, will be presented throughout
thetext whenever we use the Reynolds transport theorem as it relates to
the conservation of mass, the principle of work and energy, and the
principle of impulse and momentum.
(e)

(e)

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(b)

(b)
(b)

(c)

(c)

(d)

(d)
(d)

(e)

(e)

(e)

Fig. 46

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Important Points

A Lagrangian description is used to describe the motion of a fluid

particle within a system of particles, whereas a Eulerian description

uses a fixed, moving, or deformable control volume to describe
the flow of particles that enter and exit its open control surfaces.

Fluid properties that depend upon volume or mass, such as

energy and momentum, are called extensive properties, N. Those

properties that are independent of mass, such as temperature and
pressure, are called intensive properties, h. Any extensive property
can be made intensive by dividing it by the fluids mass, h = N >m.

The Reynolds Transport Theorem provides a means for relating

the time rate of change of an extensive property N of a fluid, as

measured for a system, to the time rate of change as measured
from a control volume. The control volume change consists of
two parts: a local change that measures the change of the extensive
property within the control volume, and a convective change that
measures the change in the net amount of this property that
enters and exits the open control surfaces. This net amount must
be measured relative to the control surfaces if they are moving.

EXAMPLE 4.1
V1

d2

d1

V2

Time t
(a)
V2 t

V1 t

V2

V1

m in

m out

Time t   t
(b)

Fig. 47
V2

V1

An ideal fluid flows through the divergent section of pipe in Fig. 47a
such that it enters with a velocity V1. If the flow is steady, determine
the velocity V2 at which it exits.
Solution
Fluid Description. This is a case of one-dimensional, steady,
nonuniform flow. It is nonuniform because the velocities are different
at each location. Because the fluid is assumed to be ideal, its density is
constant and the viscosity is zero. For this reason, the velocity profile
will be uniform over each cross section.
Analysis I. To analyze the flow, we will consider a fixed control
volume to represent the fluid system within the divergent section,
Fig. 47a. At time t + t this system will move to the position
shown in Fig. 47b. Therefore, the amount of mass moving out
intothe pipe of diameter d2 during the time t is
m out = r V out = r(V 2 t)114 p d 222 , and the amount of mass lost at
the entrance is equivalent to an amount of mass that would move
through the pipe of diameter d1. It is m in = r V in = r(V 1 t) 114 p d 212.

Aout

Ain
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Due to steady flow, the mass of fluid within the control volume
remains constant. Therefore, because the total amount of the
systems mass is constant, we require

V1

m out - m in = 0

1
1
r1V 2 t2a pd 22 b - r1V 1 t2a p d 21 b = 0
4
4
V2 = V1a

d1 2
b
d2

d2

d1

V2

Time t
(a)

Ans.

V2  t

V1  t

V2

V1

The result indicates the velocity decreases, V 2 6 V 1, something to be

expected, since the flow is out of a larger area.

4
m in

Analysis II. Now lets see how we can obtain this same result by
applying the Reynolds transport theorem. Here the extensive property
is the mass N = m, so h = m>m = 1. Applying Eq. 44, we have
a

Dm
0
b
=
r dV +
rVf>cs # dA
Dt syst
0t Lcv
Lcs

m out

Time t   t
(b)

V2

V1

Aout

Ain

The term on the left is zero because the system mass does not change
with time. Also, the first term on the right is zero because the flow is
steady, that is, there is no local change of the mass within the control
volume, Fig. 47c. Because both the density and the velocity at each
open control surface are constant, they can be factored out of the
integral in the last term, and integration then yields the in and out
control surface areas, A in and A out. These areas have positive outward
directions, as shown in Fig.47c, and so the dot product evaluation of
the last term in the above equation reduces to

Time t
(c)

0 = 0 + rV 2 A out - rV 1A in

1
1
0 = 0 + V 2 a p d 22 b - V 1 a pd 21 b
4
4
V2 = V1 a

d1 2
b
d2

Ans.

We will extend this application of the Reynolds transport theorem

further in Sec. 4.4.

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4.3 Volumetric Flow, Mass Flow, and

AverageVelocity

Due to viscosity, the velocity of individual fluid particles flowing through

a conduit can vary substantially. To simplify an analysis, especially for
problems involving one-dimensional flow, we can sometimes consider the
fluid as having an average velocity, or describe the flow in terms of its
volume or mass per unit time. We will now formally define these terms.

Volumetric Flow. The rate at which a volume of fluid flows through

a cross-sectional area A is called the volumetric flow, or simply the flow
or discharge. It can be determined, provided we know the velocity profile
for the flow across the area. For example, consider the flow of a viscous
fluid through a pipe, such that its velocity profile has the axisymmetric
shape shown in Fig. 48. If particles passing through the differential area
dA have a velocity v, then during the time dt, a volume element of fluid
of length vdt will pass through the area. Since this volume is
d V = (v dt)(dA ), the volumetric flow dQ through the area is determined
by dividing the volume by dt, which gives dQ = d V >dt = v dA . If we
integrate this over the entire cross-sectional area A, we have
Q =

LA

v dA

Here Q can be measured in m3 >s or ft3 >s.

Integration is possible, provided the velocity can be expressed as a
function of the coordinates describing the area. For example, we will
show in Chapter 9 that the velocity profile in Fig. 48 is a paraboloid,
provided the flow is laminar. Sometimes, however, the velocity profile
must be determined experimentally, as for turbulent flows, in which case
a graphical integration of the velocity profile may be performed. In
either case, the integral in the equation geometrically represents the
volume within the velocity diagram shown in Fig. 48.

dA
v

Fig. 48

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n
dA

dA

v
Streamline

Fig. 49

When calculating Q, it is important to remember that the velocity must

be normal to the cross-sectional area through whichthe fluid flows. If
this is not the case, as in Fig. 49, then we must consider the velocitys
normal component v cos u for the calculation. By considering the area as
a vector, dA, where its normal is positive outward, we can use the dot
product, v # dA = v cos u dA , to express the integral in the previous
equation in a more general form, namely

Q =

LA

v # dA

(45)

Average Velocity. When the fluid is considered ideal, then its

viscous or frictional effects can be neglected. As a result, the velocity
profile of the fluid over the cross section will be, as shown in Fig. 43.
This type of profile also closely resembles the case of turbulent flow,
where we have seen in Fig. 33, how turbulent mixing of the fluid tends
to flatten the velocity profile to be somewhat uniformely distributed. For
this case, Eq. 45 with v = V, gives
Q = V # A (46)

Here V is the average velocity and A is the area of the cross section.
The average velocity can be determined by requiring the flow to be
equivalent for both the actual and the average velocity distributions,
Fig. 48 and Fig. 410, so that
Q = VA =

LA

v # dA

dA
V
A

Inviscid or ideal fluids produce an

average velocity distribution

Fig. 410

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Therefore, the average velocity is

V =

LA

v # dA
A

(47)

The average velocity of the flow can also be determined if we know Q

through the cross-sectional area A. Combining Eqs. 45 and 47, it is

V =

Q

A

(48)

Mass Flow. Since the mass of the element in Fig. 48 is

dm = r d V = r(v dt)dA , the mass flow or mass discharge of the fluid

through the entire cross section becomes

The mass flow of air through this duct must
be determined by using the open area of
theduct and the velocity component that is
perpendicular to this area.

dm
#
=
rv # dA
m =
dt
LA

(49)

Measurements can be made in kg>s or slug>s.

If the fluid is incompressible, then r is constant, and for the special case
of a uniform velocity profile Eq. 49 gives

#
m = rV # A (410)

Important Points
Q = 1A v # dA, where v is the velocity of each fluid particle passing
through the area. The dot product is used because the calculation
requires the velocity to be perpendicular to the area. Here Q can
have units of m3 >s or ft3 >s.

The volumetric flow or discharge through an area is determined from

In many problems involving one-dimensional flow, the average

velocity V can be used. If the flow is known, then it can be

determined from V = Q>A .

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The mass flow is determined from m = 1 rv # dA,# or for an

#

incompressible fluid having an average velocity, m = r V # A.

#
Here m can have units of kg>s or slug>s.

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4.2

EXAMPLE

The velocity profile for the steady laminar flow of water through a
0.4-m-diameter pipe is defined by v = 311 - 25r22 m>s, where r is in
meters, Fig. 411a. Determine the volumetric flow through the pipe
and the average velocity of the flow.

dA

v  3 (1  25 r 2) m/s
0.2 m

dr

3 m/s

0.2 m

(b)

(a)

Fig. 411

Solution
Fluid Description. Here one-dimensional steady flow occurs.
Analysis. The volumetric flow is determined using Eq. 45. A
differential ring element of thickness dr is selected, Fig. 411b, so that
dA = 2p r dr. Thus
Q =

LA

v # dA =

L0

0.2 m

= 6pc a

311 - 25r22 2prdr

r2
25r4 0.2 m
b - a
bd
2
4
0

= 0.1885 m3 >s = 0.188 m3 >s

Ans.

To avoid this integration, Q can also be determined by calculating the

volume under the velocity paraboloid of radius 0.2 m and height
3m>s. It is
Q =

1 2
1
p r h = p(0.2 m)2 13 m>s2 = 0.188 m3 >s.
2
2

The average velocity is determined from Eq. 44.

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V =

0.1885 m3 >s
Q
=
= 1.5 m>s
A
p(0.2 m)2

Ans.

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4.4 Conservation of Mass

Local change
of fluid mass
occurs within
the control volume.

The conservation of mass states that within a region, apart from any nuclear
process, matter can neither be created nor destroyed. From a Lagrangian
point of view, the mass of all the particles in a system of particles must be
constant over time, and so we require the change in the mass to be
1dm >dt2sys = 0. In order to develop a similar statement that relates to a
control volume, we must use the Reynolds transport theorem, Eq. 44. Here
the extensive property N = m, and so the corresponding intensive property
is mass per unit mass, or h = m>m = 1. Therefore, the conservation of
mass requires

0
r dV
0t Lcv
Local mass
change

r V # dA = 0
Lcs

(412)

Convective
net mass flow

This equation is often called the continuity equation. It states that the
local rate of change of mass within the control volume, plus the net
convective rate at which mass enters and exits the open control surfaces,
must equal zero, Fig. 412.

Convective
change in fluid
mass occurs at
control surfaces.

Special Cases. Provided we have a control volume with a fixed size

Fig. 412
Fixed
control volume
AC VC

that is completely filled with an incompressible fluid, then there will be no

local change of the fluid mass within the control volume. In this case, the
first term in Eq. 412 is zero, and so the net mass flow into and out of the
open control surfaces must be zero. In other words, what fluids flow in
must flow out. Thus for both steady and unsteady flow,
#
#
rV # d A = m out - m in = 0
(413)

L
cs

Incompressible flow

Assuming the average velocity occurs through each control surface, then
V will be constant, and integration yields
#
#

 rV # A = m out - m in = 0 (414)
B

AA
VA

AB
VB

V A  0
VA AA  VB AB  VC AC  0
Steady flow of an
incompressible fluid

Fig. 413

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Incompressible flow

Finally, if the same fluid is flowing at a steady rate into and out of the
control volume, then the density can be factored out, and we have

V # A = Qout - Qin = 0 (415)

Incompressible steady flow

A conceptual application of this equation is shown in Fig. 413. By our

sign convention, notice that whenever fluid exits a control surface, V and
Aout are both directed outward, and by the dot product this term is
positive. If the fluid enters a control surface, V is directed inward and Ain
is directed outward, and so their dot product will be negative.

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Important Points

The continuity equation is based on the conservation of mass,

which states that the mass of all the particles within a system
remains constant.
For a fixed control volume, if the flow through the open control
surface is steady, and the control volume is entirely filled with
fluid, then there will be no local change in the control volume.
Instead, only convective changes occur.
The mass flow of air through this duct
assembly must be calculated in order to
balance the airflow out of each of the room
vents.

Procedure for Analysis

The following procedure can be used when applying the continuity equation.
Fluid Description.

Classify the flow as steady or unsteady, uniform or nonuniform. Also, determine if the fluid can be assumed
inviscid and>or incompressible.
Control Volume.

Establish the control volume and determine what type it should be. Fixed control volumes are generally
used for objects that are at rest and have a fixed amount of fluid passing through them, like pipes. Moving
control volumes are used for objects, such as pump or turbine blades, and changing control volumes can be
used for containers that have a variable amount of fluid within them. Care should be taken to orient the
open control surfaces so that their planar areas are perpendicular to the flow. Also, be sure that these
surfaces are located in a region where the flow is uniform and well established.
Continuity Equation.

Consideration must be given both to the rate of change of mass within the control volume and to the rate at

which mass enters and exits each open control surface. For application, we will always write the fundamental
equation, Eq. 412, and then show how this equation reduces to a specific case. For example, if the flow of a
single fluid is steady and the control volume does not deform, then the local change of the mass within the
control volume will be zero, so what flows in must flow out, as indicated by Eqs. 413 through 415. Also, if
the fluid is inviscid, then average velocities can be used. Finally, if the fluid is assumed to be incompressible,
then the volumetric flow can be considered since r will factor out of the equation of continuity.

Remember that planar areas A of open control surfaces are defined by vectors that are always directed
outward, normal to the control surface. Thus, flow into a control surface will be negative since V and A will
be in opposite directions, whereas flow out of a control surface is positive since both vectors are outward.
If a control surface is moving, then the velocity of flow into or out of a control surface must be measured
relative to the moving surface, that is, V = Vf>cs in the above equations.

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EXAMPLE

of

Mass

4.3
Water flows into the 6-in-diameter fire hydrant at QC = 4 ft3 >s,
Fig.414a. If the velocity out the 2-in.-diameter nozzle at A is 120 ft>s,
determine the discharge out the 3-in.-diameter nozzle at B.
Solution
Fluid Description. This is a condition of steady flow, where the
water will be considered an ideal fluid. Therefore, average velocities
will be used.
Control Volume. We will take the control volume to be fixed and
have it enclose the volume within the fire hydrant and extended
portions of hose as shown in the figure. There is no local change within
the control volume because the flow is steady. Convective changes
occur through the three open control surfaces.
Since the flow at C is known, the average velocity there is

Control volume

VC =
B

120 ft/s A
2 in.

3 in.

6 in.
C

VB

(a)

4 ft3 >s

2
3
p a ftb
12

= 20.37 ft>s

Continuity Equation. For steady, incompressible flow,

0
r dV +
r V # dA = 0 (1)
0t Lcv
Lcs

0 - V C A C + V A A A + V B A B = 0 (2)

VC

QC
=
AC

0 - 120.37 ft>s2 c pa

2
2
3
1
1.5
ft b d + 120 ft>s c pa ft b d + V B c pa
ft b d = 0
12
12
12

VB = 28.15 ft>s

The discharge at B is therefore

2
1.5
ft b d = 1.38 ft3 >s Ans.
12
This solution is actually a direct application of Eq. 415, represented
here by Eq. 2. Also, notice that since QC = VCAC and QB = VBAB, it was
really not necessary to calculate VC and VB as an intermediate step.
But be careful to recognize that if QC is used in Eq. 2, then it is a
negative term, i.e., Eq. 2 becomes 0 - QC + V A A A + QB = 0

(b)

QB = V B A B = 128.15 ft>s2 c pa

Note: If the viscosity of the water was considered, and a specific

velocity profile, like the one shown in Fig. 414b, was established, then
the solution would require integration of the second term in Eq.1.
(See the first step in Example 41.)

Fig. 414

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4.4 Conservation of Mass

EXAMPLE

4.4

Air flows into the gas heater in Fig. 415 at a steady rate, such that at
A its absolute pressure is 203 kPa, its temperature is 20C, and its
velocity is 15 m>s. When it exits at B, it is at an absolute pressure of
150 kPa and a temperature of 75C. Determine its velocity at B.
Solution
Fluid Description. As stated, we have steady flow. We will neglect
viscosity and use average velocities through the pipe. Due to the
pressure and temperature changes within the heater, the air changes
its density, and so we must include the effects of compressibility.

150 mm
B

VB

100 mm
15 m/s A

Control Volume. As shown, the control volume is fixed and consists

of the region of pipe within the heater, along with short extensions
from it. Here there are no local changes of the mass within the control
volume because the flow remains steady. Convective changes occur,
however, due to the flow through the open control surfaces at A and B.

Fig. 415

Continuity Equation. The pressure and the temperature affect the air
density at the open control surfaces. The flow of air in at A is negative.
0
r dV +
r V # dA = 0
0t Lcv
Lcs
0 - rAVAAA + rBVBAB = 0

-rA 115 m>s2 3 p(0.05 m)24 + rBV B 3 p(0.075 m)24 = 0

VB = 6.667a

rA
b (1)
rB

Ideal Gas Law. The densities at A and B are obtained from the
ideal gas law. We have
pA = rARTA;
pB = rBRTB;

20311032 N>m2 = rA R(20 + 273) K

15011032 N>m2 = rBR(75 + 273) K

The value of R for air is tabulated in Appendix A, although here it can

be eliminated by division.
rA
1.607 =
rB
Substituting this into Eq. 1 yields

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VB = 6.667(1.607) = 10.7 m>s

Ans.

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EXAMPLE

of

Mass

4.5
The tank in Fig. 416 has a volume of 1.5 m3 and is being filled with
air, which is pumped into it at an average rate of 8 m>s through a hose
having a diameter of 10 mm. As the air enters the tank, its temperature
is 30C and its absolute pressure is 500 kPa. Determine the rate at
which the density of the air within the tank is changing at this instant.
Solution
Fluid Description. Due to mixing, we will assume the air has a
uniform density within the tank. This density is changing because the
air is compressible. The flow into the tank is steady.

Control volume. We will consider the fixed control volume to be

the air contained within the tank. Local changes occur within this
control volume because the mass of air within the tank is changing
with time. The average velocity of the air stream will be considered at
the open control surface at A.
Continuity Equation. Applying the continuity equation, realizing
that the control volume (tank) has a constant volume, and assuming
that the density within it is changing in a uniform manner, we have
0
r dV +
r V # dA = 0
0t Lcv
Lcs

0ra
V - rAVA AA = 0 (1)
0t t

Fig. 416

Ideal Gas Law. The density of air flowing into the tank is determined
using the ideal gas law. From Appendix A, R = 286.9 J>(kg # K), and
so
pA = rARTA;50011032 N>m2 = rA 3286.9 J>(kg # K)4(30 + 273) K
rA = 5.752 kg>m3

Therefore,
0ra
11.5 m32 0t

315.752 kg>m3218 m>s243p(0.005 m)24

0ra
= 2.41110 - 32 kg> 1m3 # s2
0t

= 0

Ans.

This positive result indicates that the density is increasing which is to

be expected.

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EXAMPLE

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4.6

The rocket sled in Fig. 417 is propelled by a jet engine that burns
fuel at a rate of 60 kg>s. The air duct at A has an opening of 0.2 m2
and takes in air having a density of 1.20 kg>m3. If the engine exhausts
the gas relative to the nozzle at B with an average velocity of 300 m>s,
determine the density of the exhaust. The sled is moving forward at a
constant rate of 80 m>s and the nozzle has a cross-sectional area
of0.35 m2.
Solution
Fuel Description. The airfuel system is compressible, and so its
density will be different at the inlet A and exhaust B. We will use
average velocities.
Control Volume. The control volume is represented by the
enclosed region within the engine that accepts the air and fuel,
burns it, and exhausts it. We will assume it move with the rocket.
Fromthis viewpoint (as a passenger), the flow is steady, so there is
no local time rate of change of the airfuel mass within the control
volume. Convective changes occur at the air intake, the fuel line
intake, and the nozzle. Also, assuming the outside air is stationary,
then the relative velocity of airflow at the intake A is

80 m/s

Fig. 417

+ V A = V cs + V A >cs
S
0 = 80 m>s + VA>cs

VA>cs = -80 m>s = 80 m>s d

At B, V B>cs = 300 m>s because the velocity of the exhaust gas is
measured relative to the control surface.
#
Continuity Equation. The mass flow of fuel is mf = 60 kg>s, and
since there is no local change, we have
0
r dV +
rVf>cs # dA = 0
0t Lcv
Lcs
#
0 - raV A >cs A A + rgV B>cs A B - m f = 0

-1.20 kg>m3180 m>s210.2 m22 + rg1300 m>s210.35 m22 - 60 kg>s = 0

rg = 0.754 kg>m3

Ans.

Notice that if the selected control volume were in a fixed location in

space, and the rocket sled were passing this location, then local changes
would occur within the control volume as the rocket sled passed by. In
other words, the flow through the control volume would appear as
unsteady flow.

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EXAMPLE

of

Mass

4.7
The 2-ft-diameter tank in Fig. 418a is being filled with water using a
1-ft-diameter pipe, which has a discharge of 4 ft3 >s. Determine the
rate at which the level of water is rising in the tank.
Solution
A
Fluid Description. This is a case of steady flow. We assume the
ft an incompressible fluid so that r is constant.
water to 1be

A
1 ft

6 ft  y

6 ft

2 ft

Control Volume I. We will choose a fixed control volume, which

consists of the volume of the entire tank, Fig. 418a. Although we have
B
6 ft
steady flow into this control volume, local changes occur because the
control volume is not entirely filled with water. In other words, the
amount of mass within ythe control volume changes with time.
Convective changes occur at the open control surface at A. We will
exclude the local change of the air mass within the tank, which equals
its mass flow out from the top of the tank. To calculate the volume of
water within the tank, we will assume that as the water falls it maintains
2 ft
a constant diameter of 1 ft as shown.*

(a)

Fig. 418

(b)

Continuity Equation. Applying the continuity equation, realizing

that QA = VAAA, we have
0
rw dV +
rwV # dA = 0
0t Lcv
Lcs
rw

dV
- rwQA = 0
dt

Here V is the total volume of water within the control volume at the
instant the depth is y. Factoring out rw, we have
d
3p(1 ft)2y + p(0.5 ft)2(6 ft - y)4 - 14 ft3 >s2 = 0
dt
p

d
(0.75y + 1.5) = 4
dt
0.75

dy
4
+ 0 =
p
dt

dy
= 1.70 ft>s
dt

Ans.

*If this water column disperses, the same volume would fall into the tank.

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197

A
1 ft

1 ft
6 ft  y
6 ft

6 ft

4
2 ft

2 ft

(a)

(b)

Control Volume II. We can also work this problem by considering a

fixed control volume consisting only of the water within the tank
when its depth is y, Fig. 418b. In this case no local changes occur
because the water within this control volume is considered
incompressible, so that the mass remains constant. But convective
changes occur because water flows into the control surface of area
p(0.5 ft)2 at A, and it flows out of the control surface at B, having an
area of 3 p(1 ft)2 - p(0.5 ft)2 4 .
Continuity Equation. Since QA = V A A A , have

0
r dV +
rwV # dA = 0
0t Lcv w
Lcs
0 - VAAA + VBAB = 0

- 14 ft3 >s2 + V B31p(1 ft)2 - p(0.5 ft)224 = 0

VB =

dy
= 1.70 ft>s
dt

Ans.

References
1.ASME, Flow Meters, 6th ed., ASME, New York, NY, 1971.
2.S. Vogel, Comparative Biomechanics, Princeton University Press, Princeton,
NJ, 2003.
3.S. Glasstone and A. Sesonske, Nuclear Reactor Engineering, D. van Nostrand,
Princeton, NJ, 2001.

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Mass

Fundamental Problems
Sec. 4.3
F41. Water flows into the tank through a rectangular
tube. If the average velocity of the flow is 16 m>s, determine
the mass flow. Take rw = 1000 kg>m3.

F43. Water has an average velocity of 8 m>s through the

pipe. Determine the volumetric flow and mass flow.

8 m/s

16 m/s

300 mm

50 mm
60

F43
0.06 m

F44. Crude oil flows through the pipe at 0.02 m3 >s. If the
velocity profile is assumed to be as shown, determine the
maximum velocity V0 of the oil and the average velocity.

(0.05 m) sin 60

F41

0.2 m

V0

v  V0 (1  25r 2) m/s

F42. Air flows through the triangular duct at 0.7 kg>s when
the temperature is 15C and the gage pressure is 70kPa.
Determine its average velocity. Take ratm = 101 kPa.

F44

F45. Determine the mass flow of air having a temperature

of 20C and pressure of 80 kPa as it flows through the
circular duct with an average velocity of 3 m>s.

3 m/s

400 mm

0.3 m

0.3 m

F42

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Fundamental Problems
F46. If the velocity profile for a very viscous liquid as
itflows through a 0.5-m-wide rectangular channel is
approximated as u = 16y 22 m>s, where y is in meters,
determine the volumetric flow.

F48. A liquid flows into the tank at A at 4 m>s. Determine

the rate, dy>dt, at which the level of the liquid is rising in the
tank. The cross-sectional area of the pipe at A is AA = 0.1 m2.

3m

0.5 m

2m
u  (6y2) m/s

F46

A
4 m/s

F48

Sec. 4.4
F47. The average velocity of the steady flow at A and B
is indicated. Determine the average velocity at C. The pipes
have cross-sectional areas of AA = AC = 0.1 m2 and
AB = 0.2 m2.

F49. As air exits the tank at 0.05 kg>s, it is mixed with

water at 0.002 kg>s. Determine the average velocity of the
mixture as it exits the 20-mm-diameter pipe if the density of
the mixture is 1.45 kg>m3.

6 m/s

VC

F47

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2 m/s

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F410. Air at a temperature of 16C and gage pressure of

200 kPa flows through the pipe at 12 m>s when it is at A.
Determine its average velocity when it exits the pipe at B if
its temperature there is 70C.

F412. Determine the required diameter of the pipe at C

so that water flows through the pipe at the rates shown.

2 m/s

7 m/s

C
12 m/s

30 mm
40 mm

F410
1.5 m/s

F412

F411. Determine the rate at which water is rising in the

triangular container when t = 10 s if the water flows from
the 50-mm-diameter pipe with an average speed of 6 m>s.
The container is 1 m long. At t = 0 s, h = 0.1 m.

F413. Oil flows into the tank with an average velocity of

4 m>s through the 50-mm-diameter pipe at A. It flows out of
the tank at 2 m>s through the 20-mm-diameter pipe at B.
Determine the rate at which the depth y of the oil in the
tank is changing.

3m
6 m/s
50 mm

y
A

4 m/s

B
60

2 m/s

F411

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20 mm

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Problems
Sec. 4.1
41. Water flows steadily through the pipes with the
average velocities shown. Outline the control volume that
contains the water in the pipe system. Indicate the open
control surfaces, and show the positive direction of their
areas. Also, indicate the direction of the velocities through
these surfaces. Identify the local and convective changes
that occur. Assume water to be incompressible.

43. The average velocities of water flowing steadily

through the nozzle are indicated. If the nozzle is glued onto
the end of the hose, outline the control volume to be the
entire nozzle and the water inside it. Also, select another
control volume to be just the water inside the nozzle. In each
case, indicate the open control surfaces, and show the positive
direction of their areas. Specify the direction of the velocities
through these surfaces. Identify the local and convective
changes that occur. Assume water to be incompressible.
2.5 m/s A

8 m/s

1.5 m/s

Prob. 43

2 m/s

*44. Air flows through the tapered duct, and during this
time heat is being added that changes the density of the air
within the duct. The average velocities are indicated. Select
a control volume that contains the air in the duct. Indicate
the open control surfaces, and show the positive direction
oftheir areas. Also, indicate the direction of the velocities
through these surfaces. Identify the local and convective
changes that occur. Assume the air is incompressible.

2 m/s

7 m/s

4 m/s
A

Prob. 41

Prob. 44

42. Water is drawn steadily through the pump. The average

velocities are indicated. Select a control volume that contains
the water in the pump and extends slightly past it. Indicate
the open control surfaces, and show the positive direction of
their areas. Also, indicate the direction of the velocities
through these surfaces. Identify the local and convective
changes that occur. Assume water to be incompressible.

45. The tank is being filled with water at A at a rate

faster than it is emptied at B; the average velocities are
shown. Select a control volume that includes only the water
in the tank. Indicate the open control surfaces, and show
the positive direction of their areas. Also, indicate the
direction of the velocities through these surfaces. Identify
the local and convective changes that occur. Assume water
to be incompressible.

8 m/s

12 m/s

2 m/s

Prob. 42

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Prob. 45

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Mass

46. The toy balloon is filled with air and is released. At

the instant shown, the air is escaping at an average velocity
of 4 m>s, measured relative to the balloon, while the balloon
is accelerating. For an analysis, why is it best to consider the
control volume to be moving? Select this control volume so
that it contains the air in the balloon. Indicate the open
control surface, and show the positive direction of its area.
Also, indicate the direction of the velocity through this
surface. Identify the local and convective changes that
occur. Assume the air to be incompressible.

*48. The blade on the turbine is moving to the left at

6 m>s. Water is ejected from the nozzle at A at an average
velocity of 2 m>s. For the analysis, why is it best to consider
the control volume as moving? Outline this moving control
volume that contains the water on the blade. Indicate the
open control surfaces, and show the positive direction of
their areas through which flow occurs. Also, indicate the
magnitudes of the relative velocities and their directions
through these surfaces. Identify the local and convective
changes that occur. Assume water to be incompressible.

2 m/s

2 m/s

6 m/s

Prob. 48
Prob. 46

47. Compressed air is being released from the tank, and

at the instant shown it has a velocity of 3 m>s. Select a
control volume that contains the air in the tank. Indicate the
open control surface, and show the positive direction of its
area. Also, indicate the direction of the velocity through this
surface. Identify the local and convective changes that
occur. Assume the air to be compressible.

49. The jet engine is moving forward with a constant

speed of 800 km>h. Fuel from a tank enters the engine and
is mixed with the intake air, burned, and exhausted with an
average relative velocity of 1200 km>h. Outline the control
volume as the jet engine and the air and fuel within it. For
an analysis, why is it best to consider this control volume to
be moving? Indicate the open control surfaces, and show
the positive direction of their areas. Also, indicate the
magnitudes of the relative velocities and their directions
through these surfaces. Identify the local and convective
changes that occur. Assume the fuel is incompressible and
the air is compressible.

3 m/s

800 m/s

Prob. 47

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410. The balloon is rising at a constant velocity of 3 m>s.
Hot air enters from a burner and flows into the balloon at A
at an average velocity of 1 m>s, measured relative to the
balloon. For an analysis, why is it best to consider the control
volume as moving? Outline this moving control volume that
contains the air in the balloon. Indicate the open control
surface, and show the positive direction of its area. Also,
indicate the magnitude of the velocity and its direction
through this surface. Identify the local and convective changes
that occur. Assume the air to be incompressible.

203

Sec. 4.3
*412. Water flows along a rectangular channel having a
width of 0.75 m. If the average velocity is 2 m>s, determine
the volumetric discharge.

3 m/s

0.5 m
0.5 m

20

Prob. 412
Prob. 410
411. The hemispherical bowl is suspended in the air by
the water stream that flows into and then out of the bowl
atthe average velocities indicated. Outline a control
volume that contains the bowl and the water entering and
leaving it. Indicate the open control surfaces, and show
the positive direction of their areas. Also, indicate the
direction of the velocities through these surfaces. Identify
the local and convective changes that occur. Assume
water to be incompressible.

413. Water flows along the triangular trough with an

average velocity of 5 m>s. Determine the volumetric discharge
and the mass flow if the vertical depth of the water is 0.3 m.

60

3 m/s
3 m/s
30

Prob. 411

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Prob. 413

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Mass

414. Air enters the turbine of a jet engine at a rate of

40kg>s. If it is discharged with an absolute pressure of
750kPa and temperature of 120C, determine its average
velocity at the exit. The exit has a diameter of 0.3 m.

417. Water flowing at a constant rate fills the tank to a

height of h = 3 m in 5minutes. If the tank has a width of 1.5
m, determine the average velocity of the flow from the
0.2-m-diameter pipeatA.
418. Water flows through the pipe at a constant average
velocity of 0.5 m>s. Determine the relation between the
time needed to fill the tank to a depth of h = 3 m and
thediameter D of the pipe at A. The tank has a width
of 1.5 m. Plot the time in minutes (vertical axis) versus
the diameter 0.05 m D 0.25 m. Give values for
increments of D = 0.05 m.
A

0.3 m

Prob. 414

2m

Probs. 417/18
415. Determine the mass flow of CO2 gas in a 4-in.diameter duct if it has an average velocity of 20 ft>s. The gas
has a temperature of 70F, and the pressure is 6 psi.
*416. Carbon dioxide gas flows through the 4-in.diameter duct. If it has an average velocity of 10 ft>s and the
gage pressure is maintained at 8 psi, plot the variation of
mass flow (vertical axis) versus temperature for the
temperature range 0F T 100F. Give values for
increments of T = 20.

419. Determine the mass flow of air in the duct if it has

an average velocity of 15 m>s. The air has a temperature of
30C, and the (gage) pressure is 50 kPa.
*420. Air flows through the duct at an average velocity
of 20m>s. If the temperature is maintained at 20C, plot the
variation of the mass flow (vertical axis) versus the (gage)
pressure for the range of 0 p 100 kPa. Give values for
increments of p = 20 kPa. The atmospheric pressure is
101.3 kPa.

0.3 m
4 in.
0.2 m

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Problems
421. A fluid flowing between two plates has a velocity
profile that is assumed to be linear as shown. Determine the
average velocity and volumetric discharge in terms of Umax.
The plates have a width of w.

*424. Determine the average velocity V of a very viscous

fluid that enters the 8-ft-wide rectangular open channel and
eventually forms the velocity profile that is approximated
by u = 0.811.25y + 0.25y 22 ft>s, where y is in feet.
y

6 ft

u
y

Umax

Prob. 424

Prob. 421

422. The velocity profile of a liquid flowing through the

pipe is approximated by the truncated conical distribution
as shown. Determine the average velocity of the flow. Hint:
The volume of a cone is V = 13 pr2h.

425. Determine the mass flow of a very viscous fluid

that enters the 3-ft-wide rectangular open channel and
eventually forms the velocity profile that is approximated
by u = 0.811.25y + 0.25y 22 ft>s, where y is in ft. Take
g = 40 lb>ft3 .

6 ft

u
y

0.3 ft
0.6 ft

5 ft/s

Prob. 425

0.3 ft

426. The velocity field for a flow is defined by

u = (6x) m>s and v = 14y 22 m>s, where x and y are in
meters. Determine the discharge through the surfaces at A
and at B.

Prob. 422

423. The velocity profile of a liquid flowing through the

pipe is approximated by the truncated conical distribution
as shown. Determine the mass flow if the liquid has a
specific weight of g = 54.7 lb>ft3. Hint: The volume of a
cone is V = 13 pr2h.

300 mm
100 mm

200 mm

B
A
0.3 ft
0.6 ft
0.3 ft

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u

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427. The velocity profile in a channel carrying a very

viscous liquid is approximated by u = 31e0.2y - 12 m>s,
where y is in meters. If the channel is 1 m wide, determine
the volumetric discharge from the channel.
y
u  3 (e 0.2y  1) m/s

431. The velocity profile for a liquid in the channel is

determined experimentally and found to fit the equation
u = 18y 1>32 m>s, where y is in meters. Determine the
volumetric discharge if the width of the channel is 0.5 m.
*432. The velocity profile for a liquid in the channel is
determined experimentally and found to fit the equation
u = 18y 1>32 m>s, where y is in meters. Determine the average
velocity of the liquid. The channel has a width of 0.5 m.

0.4 m

Prob. 427
4
*428. The velocity profile in a channel carrying a very
viscous liquid is approximated by u = 31e0.2y - 12 m>s,
where y is in meters. Determine the average velocity of the
flow. The channel has a width of 1 m.

u  (8y 3 ) m/s

0.5 m

Probs. 431/32

y
u  3 (e 0.2y  1) m/s

0.4 m

Prob. 428
429. The velocity profile for a fluid within the circular
pipefor fully developed turbulent flow is modeled using
Prandtls one-seventh power law u = U1y >R 21>7. Determine
the average velocity for this case.

433. A very viscous liquid flows down the inclined

rectangular channel such that its velocity profile is
approximated by u = 410.5y 2 + 1.5y 2 ft>s, where y is in
feet. Determine the mass flow if the channel width is 2 ft.
Take g = 60 lb>ft3.
434. A very viscous liquid flows down the inclined
rectangular channel such that its velocity profile is
approximated by u = 410.5y 2 + 1.5y 2 ft>s, where y is in
feet. Determine the average velocity of the liquid if the
channel width is 2 ft.

430. The velocity profile for a fluid within the circular

pipe for fully developed turbulent flow is modeled using
Prandtls seventh-power law u = U1y >R 21>7. Determine the
mass flow of the fluid if it has a density r.
y

1.5 ft
u

4(0.5y2

1.5y) ft/s

U
R

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435. Determine the volumetric flow through the
50-mm-diameter nozzle of the fire boat if the water stream
reaches point B, which is R = 24 m from the boat. Assume
the boat does not move.
*436. Determine the volumetric flow through the
50-mm-diameter nozzle of the fire boat as a function of the
distance R of the water stream. Plot this function of flow
(vertical axis) versus the distance for 0 R 25 m. Give
values for increments of R = 5 m. Assume the boat does
not move.

30
B

207

439. The human heart has an average discharge of

0.1110-32 m3 >s, determined from the volume of blood
pumped per beat and the rate of beating. Careful
measurements have shown that blood cells pass through the
capillaries at about 0.5 mm>s. If the average diameter of a
capillary is 6 m, estimate the number of capillaries that
must be in the human body.

3m

Probs. 435/36
437. For a short time, the flow of carbon tetrachloride
through the circular pipe transition can be expressed as
Q = (0.8t + 5)110-32 m3 >s, where t is in seconds. Determine
the average velocity and average acceleration of a particle
located at A and B when t = 2 s.
75 mm
50 mm
A

B
B

Prob. 439
*440. Rain falls vertically onto the roof of the house with
an average speed of 12 ft>s. On one side the roof has a width
of 15 ft and is sloped as shown. The water accumulates in
the gutter and flows out the downspout at 6 ft3 >min.
Determine the amount of falling rainwater in a cubic foot of
air. Also, if the average radius of a drop of rain is 0.16 in.,
determine the number of raindrops in a cubic foot of air.
Hint: The volume of a drop is V = 43pr3.

Prob. 437
438. Air flows through the gap between the vanes at
0.75 m3 >s. Determine the average velocity of the air passing
through the inlet A and the outlet B. The vanes have a width
of 400 mm and the vertical distance between them is 200 mm.

8 ft

6 ft

20

40

200 mm
VB

VA

40

B
A

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445. The radius of the circular duct varies as
r = 10.05e-3x 2 m, where x is in meters. The flow of a fluid
at A is Q = 0.004 m3 >s at t = 0, and it is increasing at
dQ>dt = 0.002 m3 >s2. If a fluid particle is originally
located at x = 0 when t = 0, determine the time for this
particle to arrive at x = 100 mm.

441. Acetate flows through the nozzle at 2 ft3 >s.

Determine the time it takes for a particle on the x axis to
pass through the nozzle, from x = 0 to x = 6 in. if x = 0 at
t = 0. Plot the distance-versus-time graph for the particle.
442. Acetate flows through the nozzle at 2 ft3 >s.
Determine the velocity and acceleration of a particle on the
x axis at x = 3 in. When t = 0, x = 0.

r
200 mm

6 in.
0.5 in.

2 in.

50 mm
x
B

x
A

Probs. 441/42

Prob. 445

443. The tapered pipe transfers ethyl alcohol to a mixing

tank such that a particle at A has a velocity of 2 m>s.
Determine the velocity and acceleration of a particle at B,
where x = 75 mm.

446. The radius of the circular duct varies as

r = 10.05e-3x 2 m, where x is in meters. If the flow of the fluid
at A is Q = 0.004 m3>s at t = 0, and it is increasing at
dQ>dt = 0.002 m3>s2, determine the time for this particle to
arrive at x = 200 mm.

*444. The tapered pipe transfers ethyl alcohol to a mixing

tank such that when a valve is opened, a particle at A has a
velocity at A of 2 m>s, which is increasing at 4 m>s2. Deter
mine the velocity of the same particle when it arrives at B,
where x = 75 mm.

r
200 mm
200 mm

60 mm

20 mm
A

2 m/s

x
B

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Sec. 4.4
447. Water flows through the pipe at A at 300 kg>s, and
then out the double wye with an average velocity of 3 m>s
through B and an average velocity of 2 m>s through C.
Determine the average velocity at which it flows through D.
*448. If water flows at 150 kg>s through the double wye at
B, at 50 kg>s through C, and at 150 kg>s through D, determine
the average velocity of flow through the pipe at A.

250 mm

B
350 mm

150 mm
C

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450. An oscillating water column (OWC), or gully

generator, is a device for producing energy created by ocean
waves. As noted, a wave will push water up into the air
chamber, forcing the air to pass through a turbine, producing
energy. As the wave falls back, the air is drawn into the
chamber, reversing the rotational direction of the turbine,
but still creating more energy. Assuming a wave will reach an
average height of h = 0.5 m in the 0.8-m-diameter chamber
at B, and it falls back at an average speed of 1.5 m>s,
determine the speed of the air as it moves through the
turbine at A, which has a net area of 0.26 m2. The air
temperature at A is T A = 20C, and at B it is T B = 10C.
451. An oscillating water column (OWC), or gully
generator, is a device for producing energy created by ocean
waves. As noted, a wave will push water up into the air
chamber, forcing the air to pass through a turbine, producing 4
energy. As the wave falls back, the air is drawn into the
chamber, reversing the rotational direction of the turbine,
but still creating more energy. Determine the speed of the air
as it moves through the turbine at A, which has a net open
area of 0.26 m2, if the speed of the water in the 0.8-m
diameter chamber is 5 m>s. The air temperature at A is
T A = 20C, and at B it is T B = 10C.

250 mm

Probs. 447/48

A
0.8 m
h

449. Air having a specific weight of 0.0795 lb>ft3 flows

into the duct at A with an average velocity of 5 ft>s. If its
density at B is 0.00206 slug>ft3, determine its average
velocity at B.

Probs. 450/51
*452. A jet engine draws in air at 25 kg>s and jet fuel at
0.2 kg>s. If the density of the expelled airfuel mixture is
1.356 kg>m3, determine the average velocity of the exhaust
relative to the plane. The exhaust nozzle has a diameter
of0.4 m.

2 ft

1 ft

Prob. 449

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453. Carbon dioxide flows into the tank at A at VA = 4 m>s,

and nitrogen flows in at B at VB = 3 m>s. Both enter at a
gage pressure of 300 kPa and a temperature of 250C.
Determine the steady mass flow of the mixed gas at C.
454. Carbon dioxide flows into the tank at A at
VA = 10 m>s, and nitrogen flows in at B with a velocity of
VB = 6 m>s. Both enter at a gage pressure of 300 kPa and a
temperature of 250C. Determine the average velocity of
the mixed gas leaving the tank at a steady rate at C. The
mixture has a density of r = 1.546 kg>m3.

*456. The flat strip is sprayed with paint using the six
nozzles, which are attached to the 20-mm-diameter pipe.
The strip is 50 mm wide and the paint is to be 1 mm thick. If
the average speed of the paint through the pipe is 1.5 m>s,
determine the required speed V of the strip as it passes
under the nozzles as a function of the diameter of the pipe.
Plot this function of speed (vertical axis) versus diameter
for 10 mm D 30 mm. Give values for increments of
D = 5 mm.
1.5 m/s

V
VC

2.5 m

0.2 m

VA

Prob. 456

0.2 m

457. Pressurized air in a building well flows out through the

partially opened door with an average velocity of 4 ft>s.
Determine the average velocity of the air as it flows down
from the top of the building well. Assume the door is 3 ft wide
and u = 30.

A
VB

B
0.15 m

458. Pressurized air in a building well flows out through

the partially opened door with an average velocity of 4 ft>s.
Determine the average velocity of the air as it flows down
from the top of the building well as a function of the door
opening u. Plot this function of velocity (vertical axis) versus
u for 0 u 50. Give values for increments of u = 10.

Probs. 453/54

455. The flat strip is sprayed with paint using the six
nozzles, each having a diameter of 2 mm. They are attached
to the 20-mm-diameter pipe. The strip is 50 mm wide, and
the paint is to be 1 mm thick. If the average speed of the
paint through the pipe is 1.5 m>s, determine the required
speed V of the strip as it passes under the nozzles.

V
3 ft

4 ft
4 ft/s

1.5 m/s

3 ft

7 ft
4 ft/s

2.5 m

Prob. 455

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Problems
459. Drilling fluid is pumped down through the center
pipe of a well and then rises up within the annulus.
Determine the diameter d of the inner pipe so that the
average velocity of the fluid remains the same in both
regions. Also, what is this average velocity if the discharge is
0.02 m3 >s? Neglect the thickness of the pipes.

*460. Drilling fluid is pumped down through the center

pipe of a well and then rises up within the annulus.
Determine the velocity of the fluid forced out of the well as
a function of the diameter d of the inner pipe, if the velocity
of the fluid forced into the well is maintained at V in = 2 m>s.
Neglect the thickness spacing of the pipes. Plot this
velocity(vertical axis) versus spacing the diameter for
50 mm d 150 mm. Give values spacing for increments
of d = 25 mm.

Vout

Vin

462. Oil flows into the pipe at A with an average velocity

of 0.2 m>s and through B with an average velocity of
0.15 m>s. Determine the maximum velocity V max of the oil
as it emerges from C if the velocity distribution is parabolic,
defined by vC = V max(1 - 100r2), where r is in meters
measured from the centerline of the pipe.

Vmax

200 mm

300 mm

A
d

200 mm

B
0.15 m/s

0.2 m/s

Prob. 462
200 mm

463. The unsteady flow of linseed oil is such that at A it

has a velocity of V A = (0.7t + 4) m>s, where t is in seconds.
Determine the acceleration of a fluid particle located at
x = 0.2 m when t = 1 s. Hint: Determine V = V (x, t), then
use Eq. 34.

Probs. 459/60

461. The unsteady flow of glycerin through the reducer is

such that at A its velocity is V A = (0.8 t2) m>s, where t is in
seconds. Determine its average velocity at B, and its average
acceleration at A, when t = 2 s. The pipes have the diameters
shown.

*464. The unsteady flow of linseed oil is such that at A it

has a velocity of VA = (0.4t2) m>s, where t is in seconds.
Determine the acceleration of a fluid particle located at
x = 0.25 m when t = 2 s. Hint: Determine V = V (x, t),
then use Eq. 34.

0.5 m
0.3 m
0.1 m

0.1 m
0.3 m
B
A

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A
x

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465. Water flows through the nozzle at a rate of 0.2 m3 >s.

Determine the velocity V of a particle as it moves along the
centerline as a function of x.
466. Water flows through the nozzle at a rate of 0.2 m3 >s.
Determine the acceleration of a particle as it moves along
the centerline as a function of x.
8

40 mm

469. The pressure vessel of a nuclear reactor is filled

withboiling water having a density of rw = 850 kg>m3.
Itsvolume is 185 m3. Due to failure of a pump, needed
forcooling, the pressure release valve A is opened and
emits steam having a density of rs = 35 kg>m3 and an
averagespeed of V = 400 m>s. If it passes through the
40-mm-diameter pipe, determine the time needed for all the
water to escape. Assume that the temperature of the water
and the velocity at A remain constant.
A

x
100 mm

4
Probs. 465/66

467. The
cylindrical
plunger
traveling
at
V p = 10.004t1>22 m>s, where t is in seconds, injects a liquid
plastic into the mold to make a solid ball. If d = 50 mm,
determine the amount of time needed to do this if the
volume of the ball is V = 43pr3.
*468. The
cylindrical
plunger
traveling
at
V p = 10.004 t1>22 m>s, where t is in seconds, injects a liquid
plastic into the mold to make a solid ball. Determine the
time needed to fill the mold as a function of the
plunger diameter d. Plot the time needed to fill the
mold (vertical axis) versus the diameter of the plunger
for 10 mm d 50 mm. Give values for increments of
d = 10 mm. The volume of the ball is V = 43 pr3.
Vp

Prob. 469
470. The pressure vessel of a nuclear reactor is filled with
boiling water having a density of rw = 850 kg>m3. Its volume
is 185 m3. Due to failure of a pump, needed for cooling, the
pressure release valve is opened and emits steam having a
density of rs = 35 kg>m3. If the steam passes through the
40-mm-diameter pipe, determine the average speed through
the pipe as a function of the time needed for all the water to
escape. Plot the speed (vertical axis) versus the time for
0 t 3 h. Give values for increments of t = 0.5 h.
Assume that the temperature of the water remains constant.
A

10 mm

75 mm

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Problems
471. The wind tunnel is designed so that the lower
pressure outside the testing region draws air out in order to
reduce the boundary layer or frictional effects along the
wall within the testing tube. Within region B there are
2000holes, each 3 mm in diameter. If the pressure is
adjusted so that the average velocity of the air through each
hole is 40 m>s, determine the average velocity of the air
exiting the tunnel at C. Assume the air is incompressible.

1.30 m

473. Ethyl alcohol flows through pipe A with an average

velocity of 4 ft>s, and oil flows through pipe B at 2 ft>s.
Determine the average density at which the mixture flows
through the pipe at C. Assume uniform mixing of the fluids
occurs within a 200 in3 volume of the pipe assembly. Take
rea = 1.53 slug>ft3 and ro = 1.70 slug>ft3.
474. Ethyl alcohol flows through pipe A at 0.05 ft3 >s, and
oil flows through pipe B at 0.03 ft3 >s. Determine the average
density of the two fluids as the mixture flows through the
pipe at C. Assume uniform mixing of the fluids occurs
within a 200 in3 volume of the pipe assembly. Take
rea = 1.53 slug>ft3 and ro = 1.70 slug>ft3.

1.10 m

15 m/s

4 in.

6 in.

Prob. 471
B
3 in.

*472. Water flows through the pipe such that it has a

parabolic velocity profile V = 3(1 - 100r2) m>s, where r is
in meters. Determine the time needed to fill the tank to a
depth of h = 1.5 m if h = 0 when t = 0. The width of the
tank is 3 m.

Probs. 473/74

475. Water flows into the tank through two pipes. At A

the flow is 400 gal>h, and at B it is 200 gal>h when d = 6 in.
Determine the rate at which the level of water is rising in
the tank. There are 7.48 gal>ft3.

3 ft
200 mm
r
d
8 in.

h
A
2m

Prob. 472

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*476. Water flows into the tank through two pipes. At A

the flow is 400 gal>h. Determine the rate at which the level
of water is rising in the tank as a function of the discharge of
the inlet pipe B. Plot this rate (vertical axis) versus the
discharge for 0 QB 300 gal>h. Give values for
increments of QB = 50 gal>h. There are 7.48 gal>ft3.

479. The cylindrical syringe is actuated by applying a

force on the plunger. If this causes the plunger to move
forward at 10 mm>s, determine the average velocity of the
fluid passing out of the needle.

3 ft

10 mm/s
d

8 in.

1.5 mm

20 mm

Prob. 479

Prob. 476
477. The piston is traveling downwards at V p = 3 m>s,
and as it does, air escapes radially outward through the entire
bottom of the cylinder. Determine the average speed of the
escaping air. Assume the air is incompressible.
478. The piston is travelling downwards with a velocity
V p, and as it does, air escapes radially outward through
the entire bottom of the cylinder. Determine the average
velocity of the air at the bottom as a function of V p. Plot
this average velocity of the escaping air (vertical axis)
versus the velocity of the piston for 0 V p 5 m>s. Give
values for increments of V p = 1 m>s. Assume the air is
incompressible.

*480. Water enters the cylindrical tank at A with an

average velocity of 2 m>s, and oil exits the tank at B with an
average velocity of 1.5 m>s. Determine the rates at which
the top level C and interface level D are moving. Take
ro = 900 kg>m3.

200 mm

B
Vp

50 mm

150 mm
A

2 mm
1.2 m

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481. The tank contains air at a temperature of 20C and
absolute pressure of 500 kPa. Using a valve, the air escapes
with an average speed of 120 m>s through a 15@mm-diameter
nozzle. If the volume of the tank is 1.25 m3, determine the
rate of change in the density of the air within the tank at this
instant. Is the flow steady or unsteady?

215

*484. The cylindrical storage tank is being filled using a

pipe having a diameter of 3 in. Determine the rate at which
the level in the tank is rising if the flow into the tank at A is
40 gal>min. Note 1 ft3 = 7.48 gal.
485. The cylindrical storage tank is being filled using a
pipe having a diameter of D. Determine the rate at which
the level is rising as a function of D if the velocity of the
flow into the tank is 6 ft>s. Plot this rate (vertical axis)
versus the diameter for 0 D 6 in. Give values for
increments of D = 1 in.

10 ft

Prob. 481
482. The natural gas (methane) and crude oil mixture
enters the separator at A at 6 ft3 >s and passes through the
mist extractor at B. Crude oil flows out at 800 gal>min
through the pipe at C, and natural gas leaves the
2-in-diameter pipe at D at V D = 300 ft>s. Determine the
specific weight of the mixture that enters the separator at A.
The process takes place at a constant temperature of 68F.
Take ro = 1.71 slug>ft3, rme = 1.29110-32 slug>ft3. Note
1 ft3 = 7.48 gal.
483. The natural gas (methane) and crude oil mixture
having a density of 0.51 slug>ft3 enters the separator at A at
6 ft3 >s, and crude oil flows out through the pipe at C at
800gal>min. Determine the average velocity of the natural
gas that leaves the 2-in.-diameter pipe at D. The process
takes place at a constant temperature of 68F.
Take ro = 1.71 slug>ft3, rme = 1.29110-32 slug>ft3. Note
1 ft3 = 7.48 gal.

D
A

15 ft
h

Probs. 484/85

486. Air is pumped into the tank using a hose having an

inside diameter of 6 mm. If the air enters the tank with an
average speed of 6 m>s and has a density of 1.25 kg>m3,
determine the initial rate of change in the density of the air
within the tank. The tank has a volume of 0.04 m3.

VD

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487. As air flows over the plate, frictional effects on its

surface tend to form a boundary layer in which the velocity
profile changes from that of being uniform to one that is
parabolic, defined by u = 31000y - 83.3311032y 24 m>s,
where y is in meters, 0 y 6 6 mm. If the plate is 0.2 m
wide and this change in velocity occurs within the distance
of 0.5 m, determine the mass flow through the sections
AB and CD. Since these results will not be the same, how
do you account for the mass flow difference? Take
r = 1.226 kg>m3.

3 m/s

3 m/s

490. The conical shaft is forced into the conical seat at a

constant speed of V 0. Determine the average velocity of the
liquid as it is ejected from the horizontal section AB as a
function of y. Hint: The volume of a cone is V = 13pr2h.

C
y

6 mm

A
H

0.5 m

Prob. 487

Prob. 490

*488. Kerosene flows into the rectangular tank through

pipes A and B, at 3 ft>s and 2 ft>s, respectively. It exits at C
at a constant rate of 1 ft>s. Determine the rate at which the
surface of the kerosene is rising. The base of the tank is 6 ft
by 4 ft.

491. The 0.5-m-wide lid on the barbecue grill is being

closed at a constant angular velocity of v = 0.2 rad>s,
starting at u = 90. In the process, the air between A and B
will be pushed out in the radial direction since the sides of
the grill are covered. Determine the average velocity of the
air that emerges from the front of the grill at the instant
u = 45 rad. Assume that the air is incompressible.

489. Kerosene flows into the 4-ft-diameter cylindrical

tank through pipes A and B, at 3 ft>s and 2 ft>s, respectively.
It exits at C at a constant rate of 1 ft>s. Determine the time
required to fill the tank if y = 0 when t = 0.

0.4 m
2 ft/s

4 in.

3 ft/s

A
v  0.2 rad/s

8 in.

6 ft
C

12 in.

1 ft/s

4 ft

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Problems
*492. The cylinder is pushed down into the tube at a rate
of V = 5 m>s. Determine the average velocity of the liquid
as it rises in the tube.
493. Determine the speed V at which the cylinder must
be pushed down into the tube so that the liquid in the tube
rises with an average velocity of 4 m>s.

495. Benzene flows through the pipe at A with an average

velocity of 4 ft>s, and kerosene flows through the pipe at B
with an average velocity of 6 ft>s. Determine the required
average velocity VC of the mixture from the tank at C so
that the level of the mixture within the tank remains
constant at y = 3 ft. The tank has a width of 3 ft. What is the
density of the mixture leaving the tank at C? Take
rb = 1.70 slug>ft3 and rke = 1.59 slug>ft3.
4 ft

Vr

0.3 ft
VA
A
y

0.4 ft

0.2 ft

VC

150 mm

VB
C

Prob. 495
200 mm

Probs. 492/93

494. The tank originally contains oil. If kerosene having a

mass flow of 0.2 kg>s enters the tank at A and mixes with
the oil, determine the rate of change of the density of the
mixture in the tank if 0.28 kg>s of the mixture exits the tank
at the overflow B. The tank is 3 m wide.

*496. Benzene flows through the pipe at A with an

average velocity of 4 ft>s, and kerosene flows through the
pipe at B with an average velocity of 6 ft>s. If the average
velocity of the mixture leaving the tank at C is VC = 5 ft>s,
determine the rate at which the level in the tank is changing.
The tank has a width of 3 ft. Is the level rising or falling?
What is the density of the mixture leaving the tank at C?
Take rb = 1.70 slug>ft3 and rke = 1.59 slug>ft3.
4 ft

0.3 ft
200 mm

VA
A

B
150 mm

2.5 m

0.4 ft

0.2 ft

VC

VB
C

3m

Prob. 494

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Mass

of

497. The three pipes are connected to the water tank. If the
average velocities of water flowing through the pipes are
VA = 4 ft>s, VB = 6 ft>s, and VC = 2 ft>s, determine the rate
at which the water level in the tank changes. The tank has a
width of 3 ft.
4 ft
4 ft/s

6 ft/s

A
0.3 ft

*4100. Hexylene glycol is flowing into the trapezoidal

container at a constant rate of 600 kg>min. Determine the
rate at which the level is rising when y = 0.5 m. The
container has a constant width of 0.5 m. rhg = 924 kg>m3.
4101. Hexylene glycol is flowing into the container at a
constant rate of 600 kg>min. Determine the rate at which the
level is rising when y = 0.5 m. Thecontainer is in the form
of a conical frustum. Hint: the volume of a cone is V = 13 pr2h.
rhg = 924 kg>m3.

0.5 ft

0.4 m

30

30

4
A

0.4 ft

2 ft/s
C

Prob. 497

Probs. 4100/101

498. The 2-m-diameter cylindrical emulsion tank is being

filled at A with cyclohexanol at an average rate of VA = 4 m>s
and at B with thiophene at an average rate of VB = 2 m>s.
Determine the rate at which the depth increases as a function
of depth h.

4102. Water in the triangular trough is at a depth of

y =3ft. If the drain is opened at the bottom, and water
flows out at a rate of V = 1 8.02y 1>2 2 ft>s, where y is in feet,
determine the time needed to fully drain the trough. The
trough has a width of 2 ft. The slit at the bottom has a crosssectional area of 24 in2.

499. The 2-m-diameter cylindrical emulsion tank is being

filled at A with cyclohexanol at an average rate of
VA = 4 m>s and at B with thiophene at an average rate of
VB = 2 m>s. Determine the rate at which the depth of the
mixture is increasing when h = 1 m. Also, what is the
average density of the mixture? Take rcy = 779 kg>m3, and
rt = 1051 kg>m3.

4103. Water in the triangular trough is at a depth of

y =3ft. If the drain is opened at the bottom, and water
flows out at a rate of V = 1 8.02y 1>2 2 ft>s, where y is in feet,
determine the time needed for the water to reach a depth of
y = 2 ft. The trough has a width of 2 ft. The slit at the bottom
has a cross-sectional area of 24 in2.

40 mm
VA

6m

60 mm
B

30

30

y  3 ft

VB

2m
h

Probs. 498/99

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Problems
*4104. As part of a manufacturing process, a 0.1-m-wide
plate is dipped into hot tar and then lifted out, causing the
tar to run down and then off the sides of the plate as shown.
The thickness w of the tar at the bottom of the plate
decreases with time t, but it still is assumed to maintain a
linear variation along the height of the plate as shown. If the
velocity profile at the bottom of the plate is approximately
parabolic, such that u = 3 0.5(10-3)(x >w)1>2 4 m>s, where x
and w are in meters, determine w as a function of time.
Initially, when t = 0, w = 0.02 m.
x

0.3 m

4106. The cylindrical pressure vessel contains methane at

an initial absolute pressure of 2 MPa. If the nozzle is opened,
the mass flow depends upon the absolute pressure and is
#
m = 3.5110-62p kg>s, where p is in pascals. Assuming the
temperature remains constant at 20C (PASCALs),
determine the time required for the pressure to drop to
1.5MPa.
4107. The cylindrical pressure vessel contains methane at
an initial absolute pressure of 2 MPa. If the nozzle is opened,
the mass flow depends upon the absolute pressure and is
#
m = 3.5110-62p kg>s, where p is in PASCALS. Assuming
the temperature remains constant at 20C, determine the
pressure in the tank as a function of time. Plot this pressure
(vertical axis) versus the time for 0 t 15 s. Give values
for increments of t = 3 s.
4
6m

0.5(103) m/s
w

2m

Probs. 4106/107
Prob. 4104
4105. The cylindrical tank in a food-processing plant is filled
with a concentrated sugar solution having an initial density of
rs = 1400 kg>m3. Water is piped into the tank at A at
0.03 m3 >s and mixes with the sugar solution. If an equal flow
of the diluted solution exits at B, determine the amount of
water that must be added to the tank so that the density of the
sugar solution is reduced by 10% of its original value.
1m

*4108. As nitrogen is pumped into the closed cylindrical

#
tank, the mass flow through the tube is m = 10.8r-1>22 slug>s.
Determine the density of the nitrogen within the tank when
t = 5 s from the time the pump is turned on. Assume that
initially there is 0.5 slug of nitrogen in the tank.
4109. As nitrogen is pumped into the closed cylindrical
#
tank, the mass flow through the tube is m = 10.8r-1>22 slug>s.
Determine the density of the nitrogen within the tank when
t = 10 s from the time the pump is turned on. Assume that
initially there is 0.5 slug of nitrogen in the tank.

A
4 ft
2m

2 ft

Prob. 4105

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Mass

4110. Water flows out of the stem of the funnel at an

average speed of V = 13e -0.05t 2 m>s, where t is in seconds.
Determine the average speed at which the water level is
falling at the instant y = 100 mm. At t = 0, y = 200 mm.
200 mm

4111. A part is manufactured by placing molten plastic

into the trapezoidal container and then moving the
cylindrical die down into it at a constant speed of 20 mm>s.
Determine the average speed at which the plastic rises in
the form as a function of yc. The container has a width of
150 mm.
20 mm/s

200 mm
y
30

30
100 mm

yc

10 mm
150 mm

Prob. 4110

Prob. 4111

Conceptual Problems
P41. Air flows to the left through this duct transition.
Will the air accelerate or decelerate? Explain why.

P42. As water falls from the opening, it narrows as shown

and forms what is called a vena contracta. Explain why this
occurs, and why the water remains together in a stream.

P41

P42

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Chapter Review
A control volume is used for a Eulerian description of the flow.
Depending on the problem, this volume can be fixed, moving, or
have a changing shape.

Using the Reynolds transport theorem, we can relate the time rate
of change of a fluid property N for a system of particles to its time
rate of change as measured from a control volume. Determining the
control volume change requires measuring both a local change
within the control volume, and a convection change, as the fluid
passes through its open control surfaces.

Open control
surface

Surroundings

System

Closed control
Control
system
volume Open control
surface

4
The volumetric flow or discharge Q through a planar area A is
determined by finding the velocity of the flow perpendicular to the
area. If the velocity profile is known, then integration must be used
to determine Q. If the average velocity V is used, then Q = V # A.

Q =

LA

The mass flow depends on the density of the fluid and on the velocity
profile passing through the area. If the average velocity V is used,
#
then m = rV # A.

#
m =

LA

The continuity equation is based on the conservation of mass, which

requires that the mass of a fluid system remain constant with respect
to time. In other words, its time rate of change is zero.

v # dA

rv # dA

0
r dV +
r V # dA = 0
0t Lcv
Lcs

We can use a fixed, a moving, or a changing control volume to apply

the continuity equation. In particular, if the control volume is
completely filled with fluid and the flow is steady, then no local
changes will occur within the control volume, so only convective
changes need be considered.

If the control volume is attached to a body, moving with constant

velocity, then steady flow will occur, and so at the control surface
V = Vf>cs must be used when applying the continuity equation.
Vf

Vf/cs
A

(b)

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