Abstract
Design problems related to non-Newtonian fluids flowing in tubes are common in food engineering. Friction loss coefficients for applesauce flowing under laminar conditions were measured for an elbow, a tee (used as an elbow) and three-way plug valve. Results indicate that these coefficients increase significantly with decreasing values of the generalized Reynolds number. General design recommendations for estimating the pressure loss for peudoplastic (shear-thinning) fluids flowing through valves and fittings are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 616-619 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)