Fluid Mechanics, 6th Ed. Kundu, Cohen, and Dowling
Exercise 4.60. Determine the outlet speed, U2, of a chimney in terms of
ρ
o,
ρ
2, g, H, A1, and A2.
For simplicity, assume the fire merely decreases the density of the air from
ρ
o to
ρ
2 (
ρ
o >
ρ
2) and
does not add any mass to the airflow. (This mass flow assumption isn’t true, but it serves to keep
the algebra under control in this problem.) The relevant parameters are shown in the figure. Use
the steady Bernoulli equation into the inlet and from the
outlet of the fire, but perform a control volume analysis
across the fire. Ignore the vertical extent of A1 compared
to H, and the effects of viscosity.
Solution 4.60. Start from the stagnant air (Uo ≈ 0) on
the suction side of the chimney and use the steady
Bernoulli equation and a CV analysis to follow the flow
all the way to the chimney exit. The effects of viscosity
are ignored throughout this problem.
Suction flow into the fireplace opening: