When does the heat generated by fluid friction becomes appreciable compared to the heat transferred between the fluids ?

Correct answer: A. At high fluid velocity

  • A. At high fluid velocity
  • B. At low velocity
  • C. When fluid flows past a smooth surface
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Frictional heat generation increases strongly with fluid velocity because the pressure drop and viscous dissipation rise with flow rate. It becomes appreciable relative to heat transfer at high velocity.

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