The Reynolds Transport Theorem

ø Correlation between System (Lagrangian) concept

↔ Control-volume (Eulerian) concept

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Reynolds Transport Theorem


Let’s set a fundamental equation of physical parameters

B = mb where B: Fluid property which is proportional to

amount of mass (Extensive property)

b: B per unit mass (Independent to the mass)

(Intensive property)

e.g. a) If (Linear momentum): Extensive property

then, (Velocity): Intensive property

b) If (Kinetic energy): Extensive property

then, : Intensive property

i. B of a system Bsys at a given instant,

=

where : Volume of ith fluid particle

And Time rate of change of Bsys,

=

ii. B of fluid in a control volume Bcv

=

and

=

ø Relationship between and : Reynolds Transport Theorem

Derivation of the Reynolds Transport Theorem

Consider 1-D flow through a fixed control volume shown

a) At time t, Control volume (CV) & System (SYS): Coincide

b) At (after ), CV: fixed & SYS: Move slightly

F Fluid particles at section (1): Move a distance

F Fluid particles at section (2): Move a distance

F I : Volume of Inflow (entering CV)

F II : Volume of Outflow (leaving CV)

That is, SYS (at time t) = CV

SYS (at time ) = CV – I + II

Or if B: Extensive fluid property, then

Bsys(t) = Bcv(t) (at time t)

(at time )

Then, Time rate of change in B can be;

=

=

In the limit ,

Left-side: = (according to Lagrangian Concept)

1st term on Right-side: = =

2nd term on Right-side: (4.13)

because

where : Area at section (1)

: Velocity at section (1)

3rd term on Right-side: (4.12)

because

Relationship between the time rate of change of and

\

: Special version of Reynolds transport theorem

- Fixed CV with one inlet and one outlet

- Velocity normal to Sec. (1) and (2)

General expression of Reynolds Transport Theorem

Consider a general flow shown

At time t, CV & SYS: Coincide

At time , CV: Fixed & SYS: Move slightly

F Still valid,

but : Different

ø What are ?

1) : Net flowrate of B leaving CV (Outflow)

across the control surface between II and CV ()

B across the area element on

where (Fluid volume leaving CV across 

Then, the time rate of B across

By integrating over the entire ,

2) : Net flowrate of B entering CV (Inflow)

across the control surface between I and CV ()

By the similar manner,

(because )

Finally, Net flowrate of B across the entire CS ()

=

: General expression of Reynolds Transport Theorem

PHYSICAL INTERPRETATION

: Time rate of change of an extensive B of a system

F Lagrangian concept

: Time rate of change of B within a control volume

F Eulerian concept

: Net flowrate of B across the entire control surface

F Correlation term – Motion of a fluid

c.f. Comparison with the definition of Material Derivative

: Time rate of change of a property of fluid particle F Lagrangian concept

: Time rate of change of a property at a local space F Eulerian concept: Unsteady effect

: Change of a property due to the fluid motion

F Correlation term – Convective effect

ø Reynolds Transport Theorem

F Transfer from Lagrangian viewpoint to Eulerian one (Finite size)

ø Special cases

1. Steady Effects.

F Any change in property B of a system

= Net difference in flowrates entering CV and leaving CV

2. Unsteady Effects.

F Any change in property B of a system

= Change in B within CV

+ Net difference in flowrates entering and leaving CV

e.g. For 1-D flow

Constant

Choose (Momentum), and thus

(Inflow of B = Outflow of B)

\ = : No convective effect

Reynolds Transport Theorem for a moving control volume

: Valid for a stationary CV

In case of moving control volume as shown,

Consider a constant velocity of CV =

ø Reynolds transport theorem

: Relation between a system and CV, (Neglect the surrounding)

F Velocity of a system: Defined w.r.t. the motion of CV

F Relative velocity of a system:

where : Absolute velocity of a system

Finally,

: Valid for a stationary or moving CV with constant