Example Problem - Conservation of Mass (3)
Channel: Thermofluids
Date: 2020-09-14

Water enters a pipe flowing at a uniform velocity ("U"). As a result of passing through the pipe, the velocity becomes non-uniform, and the flow at the exit follows a profile as shown below. 

If the radius of the pipe ("R") is 3 in, and the maximum velocity recorded at the center of the pipe outlet (u_max) is 10 ft/s, determine the inlet velocity ("U").