Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 1 (Q.No. 26)
26.
A particle A of diameter 10 microns settles in an oil of specific gravity 0.9 and viscosity 10 poise under Stoke's law. A particle B with diameter 20 microns settling in the same oil will have a settling velocity
same as that of A.
one fourth as that of A.
twice as that of A.
four times as that of A.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Lucy said:   1 decade ago
Vt = (g*dp^2*(raup - rauf))/(18*(viscocity)).

Where dp = diameter of particle.
raup = density of particle.
rauf = density of fluid.

Daniel said:   1 decade ago
This is wrong answer.

Vt is proportional to square of dia.

So if dia is doubled, Vt should be four times not one - fourth of original.


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