Flow of Fluids is the movement of a fluid (liquid or gas) from one location to another. It can be characterized based on various parameters such as velocity, pressure, and the type of fluid.
Understanding fluid flow is essential in numerous engineering applications, including hydraulics, aerodynamics, and process engineering.
Fluid flow refers to the movement of liquids and gases. It can be classified into:
Laminar Flow: Smooth, orderly flow where fluid particles move in parallel layers.
Turbulent Flow: Chaotic, irregular flow with mixing of fluid particles.
Transitional Flow: Between laminar and turbulent, with characteristics of both.
Fluid Pressure
Fluid pressure is the force exerted by a fluid per unit area. It's a scalar quantity and acts equally in all directions.
Static Pressure: The pressure exerted by a fluid at rest.
Dynamic Pressure: The pressure due to fluid motion, related to the fluid's kinetic energy.
Total Pressure: The sum of static and dynamic pressure.