Engine oil at 80°C flows over a flat surface at 40°C for cooling purpose, the flow velocity being 2 m/s. Determine at a distance of 0.4 m from the leading edge the hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layer thickness. Also determine the local and average values of friction and convection coefficients.

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Engine oil at 80°C flows over a flat surface at 40°C for cooling purpose, the flow
velocity being 2 m/s. Determine at a distance of 0.4 m from the leading edge the
hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layer thickness. Also determine the local and
average values of friction and convection coefficients.
Transcribed Image Text:Q3) Engine oil at 80°C flows over a flat surface at 40°C for cooling purpose, the flow velocity being 2 m/s. Determine at a distance of 0.4 m from the leading edge the hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layer thickness. Also determine the local and average values of friction and convection coefficients.
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