Explain the effect of pressure gradient on boundary layer separation

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Explain the effect of pressure gradient on boundary layer separation

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Explain the effect of pressure gradient on boundary layer separation

(5 Marks) May-2018

Subject Fluid Mechanics 2

Topic Boundary layer theory

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fluid mechanics

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The effect of pressure gradient (dp/dx) on boundary layer separation can be explained by considering the flow over a curved surface ABCSD as shown in Fig.

In the region ABC of the curved surface,
The area of flow decreases and hence the velocity increases. This means that flow gets accelerated …

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