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Introduction:
If the fluid is moving with high velocity, then it is called jet. Generally Nozzle is used to increase the kinetic energy of fluid. The study of forces resulting from the impact of fluid jets and when fluids are diverted round pipe bends involves the application of newtons second law in the form of F = m.a. The forces are determined by calculating the change of momentum of the flowing fluids. In nature these
forces manifest themselves in the form of wind forces, and the impact forces of the sea on the harbour walls. The operation of hydro-kinetic machines such as turbines depends on forces developed through changing the momentum of flowing fluids. When the jet moves and strikes the obstruction like flat plate, vane in its path. Then the jet will exert the force on the obstruction, it is known as Impact of Jet. The Impulse Momentum Principle is used to calculate the hydrodynamic force of jet on the vane. This principle is derived from the Newtons II Law of Motion.
Momentum:
The capacity of a moving body to impart motion to other bodies is called momentum. The momentum of a moving body is given by the product of mass and velocity of the moving body. Momentum = Mass x Velocity =mxV SI Unit: kg-m/s
F = ma F = m V U t F x t = mV mU
Impulse = Final momentum Initial momentum Where F x t is called Impulse. * Impulse of a force is given by the change in momentum caused by the force on the body. Applications of Impulse Momentum Principle: The followings are the applications of Impulse Momentum Principle. 1. To calculate the hydrodynamic force on stationary and moving vanes. 2. To calculate resultant force on pipe bend 3. To calculate the propulsive force on propulsive ships.
Let, V = Velocity of jet a = Cross sectional area of the jet w = Specific weight of water Mass of water flowing/s = waV/g kg We know that the velocity of jet, in its original direction, is reduced to zero after the impact (as the plate is fixed). Therefore force exerted by the jet on the plane. F= mass of water flowing/sec. X change of velocity. F= waV/g X (V-0) F= waV2/g KN.
Let, = Angle at which the plate is inclined with the jet Force exerted by the jet on the plane = F= waV2/g KN.
Consider a jet of water imping normally on a plate. As a result of the impact of the jet, let the plate move in the direction of the jet as shown in fig-3.
Let,
A little conversation will show that the relative velocity of the jet with respect to the plate equal to (V-v)m/s. For analysis purposes, it will be assumed that the plate is fixed and the jet is moving with a velocity of (V-v)m/s. Therefore force exerted by the jet,
Let, V = Velocity of the jet (AC), while entering the vane, V1 = Velocity of the jet (EG), while leaving the vane, v1, v2 = Velocity of the vane (AB, FG) = Angle with the direction of motion of the vane, at which the jet enters the vane, = Angle with the direction of motion of the vane, at which the jet leaves the vane, Vr = Relative velocity of the jet and the vane (BC) at entrance (it is the vertical difference between V and v) Vr1 = Relative velocity of the jet and the vane (EF) at exit (it is the vertical difference between v1 and v2) = Angle, which Vr makes with the direction of motion of the vane at inlet (known as vane angle at inlet),
= Angle, which Vr1 makes with the direction of motion of the vane at outlet (known as vane angle at outlet), Vw = Horizontal component of V (AD, equal to direction of motion of the ). It is a component parallel to the
the direction of motion of the vane (known as velocity of whirl at outlet), ). It is a component at right angles to
the direction of motion of the vane (known as velocity of flow at inlet), Vf1 = Vertical component of V1 (EH, equal to a = Cross sectional area of the jet. As the jet of water enters and leaves the vanes tangentially, therefore shape of the vanes will be such that Vr and Vr1 will be along with tangents to the vanes at inlet and outlet. The relations between the inlet and outlet triangles (untill and unless given) are: (i)v=v1, and (ii)Vr=Vr1 We know that the force of jet, in the direction of motion of the vane, F= mass of water flowing per sec. X change of velocity of whirl F= waV/g(Vw+Vw1) if <90 ). It is a component at right angles to
F= waV/g(Vw-Vw1) if F= waV/g(Vw+Vw1) if
>90 =90
1.Problem A jet of water of 100 mm diameter impinges normally on a fixed plate with a velocity of 30 m/s. Find the force exerted on the plate. Solution:
Problem
A jet of water of 50 mm diameter, moving with a velocity of 26 m/s is impinging normally on a plate. Determine the pressure on the plat, when (a) it is fixed and (b) it is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s in the direction of the jet.
Solution
Given,
Pressure on the plate when it is moving The pressure on the plate when it is moving,