The Drag Coefficient of a Sphere in a Square Channel

Author(s)

Louis C. Chow, University of Kentucky
John E. Leland, University of DaytonFollow
J. E. Beam, Wright Laboratory
E. T. Mahefkey, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1989

Publication Source

Journal of Fluids Engineering

Abstract

The drag coefficient of a sphere in unconfined flow is given in most fluid mechanics texts, for example, Massey (1979).

The drag coefficient, CD, is determined by measuring the force exerted on the sphere by the fluid when the relative velocity between the sphere And the oncoming fluid is known. Fluid flow over a sphere located inside a tapered tube has been studied because of application to flowmeter design (Blevins, 1984). … The purpose of this note is to present the drag coefficient of a sphere in a square channel at low Reynolds number (Re < 1800). For smooth spheres, the drag coefficient depends on Re and the ratio d/W. This information is lacking in the literature.

Inclusive pages

229-230

ISBN/ISSN

0022-1481

Comments

Permission documentation is on file.

Copyright

Copyright © 1989, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Publisher

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Volume

111

Issue

2

Peer Reviewed

yes

eCommons Citation

Chow, Louis C.; Leland, John E.; Beam, J. E.; and Mahefkey, E. T., "The Drag Coefficient of a Sphere in a Square Channel" (1989). Office for Research Publications and Presentations. 45.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ofr_pub/45