Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 15 (Q.No. 3)
3.
A flash mixer of 2.0 m3, with a velocity gradient of mixing mechanisms equal to 660/s, and fluid absolute viscosity of 1.0 x 10-3 Ns/m2 is continuously operated. What is the power input per unit volume ?
360 W
720 W
1440 W
300 W
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Mus said:   3 years ago
P = 1*10^-3 * 600^2 * 2 = 720W.
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Apcivilian said:   4 years ago
The Right answer is 435.6.

It is asking about per unit volume.
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It's AJ said:   5 years ago
Velocity gradient G= (P/uV)^1/2)

Power input per unit volume P= uG^2V,
P= 1*10^-3*660^2*2,
P= 871.2.
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Goofy said:   7 years ago
It should be 871.2 watt.

Amith s said:   7 years ago
It will be 871 watt.

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