Flow of a Compressible Fluid in a Thin Passage
Abstract
Pressure distribution and weight-flow rate can be predicted for laminar compressible-fluid flow in a thin passage by use of the methods presented in this paper. A simplified method can be used readily when the fluid forces due to viscous action predominate over those due to acceleration of the fluid. A more complicated trial-and-error method seems to be required for larger passages where, though the flow may be laminar, the momentum effects due to acceleration of the compressible fluid are appreciable. An experimental apparatus was used to examine the validity of the analytical work. Experimental pressure distributions agree within a maximum deviation of 10 per cent with the theoretical distributions predicted by both the comprehensive and simplified theories. Experimental weight-flow rates agree within a maximum deviation of 50 per cent with predictions of the simplified theory. Dimensionless plots of pressure distribution are presented with experimental curves of flow rate versus pressure ratio for various ratios of passage length L to passage height h. These plots, together with simple equations, have been prepared for direct use by the designer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1954
- Accession Number
- ADA280678
Entities
People
- S. K. Grinnell
Organizations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers