An annulus of narrow clearance causes a large pressure drop…
An annulus of narrow clearance causes a large pressure drop and can be used to measure fluid viscosity accurately. A smooth annulus has: L=1.0 m,a=50 mm,b=49 mmL = 1.0\ \text{m}, \qquad a = 50\ \text{mm}, \qquad b = 49\ \text{mm}Oil flows through the annulus at Q=2.60×10−3 m3/s Q = 1.400\times10^{-3}\ \text{m}^3/\text{s} If the measured pressure drop is Δp=250 kPa\Delta p = 250\ \text{kPa} What is the oil viscosity μ\mu in kg/m.s?
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