When fluid enters a pipe, it first passes through the entrance region, where the velocity profile adjusts due to viscous effects. In this region, a boundary layer forms along the pipe walls and grows until it fully occupies the pipe's cross-section. Once the boundary layer merges, the flow becomes fully developed, with a steady velocity profile that remains consistent along the pipe's length.
The distance to reach a fully developed flow is called the entrance length and depends on the flow regime (laminar or turbulent) and the Reynolds number. Laminar flow typically has a shorter entrance length due to its smooth, gradual profile development, whereas turbulent flow requires a longer entrance length due to enhanced mixing and chaotic motion.
A pressure difference along the pipe's length drives fully developed flow in a constant-diameter pipe. In horizontal pipes, this pressure difference overcomes viscous forces, ensuring steady motion. The entrance region has a higher pressure gradient to account for acceleration as the velocity profile evolves. Once fully developed, the pressure gradient stabilizes, reflecting the energy needed to overcome viscosity.
Shear stress behaves differently in laminar and turbulent flows. In laminar flow, shear stress arises from molecular momentum transfer, resulting in smooth, orderly layers. Turbulent flow stems from momentum exchange between more significant, irregularly moving fluid particles, making it a macroscopic effect. These differences influence pressure distribution and flow characteristics.
For inclined pipes, gravity modifies the pressure gradient. Depending on the pipe's orientation, gravity can assist or resist flow, altering the force balance required for steady motion. The viscosity, pressure, and gravity interplay determine fluid behavior within the pipe.
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