Steady Definition and 255 Threads

  1. J

    Solving Unsteady Problems in Mechanical Engineering

    Hello all, I am recently graduated in mechanial engineering and started working and so I don't have much experience yet. I have to deal with an unsteady problem. Now in the textbooks a lot steady assumptions are made and so these relations are not really valid for my problem. This is maybe a...
  2. B

    Solving a System of ODE for Steady State

    I am trying to find the steady states in the ODE system. Assuming y0 = 2.5 * 10^5, I want to calculate y1, y2, y3 at the steady state. I do not understand how this would be possible, because only y0 is given and the following: d0 = 0.003, d1 = 0.008, d2 = 0.05, d3 = 1, ry = 0.008, ay = 1.6/100...
  3. M

    A car is traveling at a steady 74 km/h in a 50 km/h zone....

    Homework Statement acceleration =8.0m/s constant= 74km/h displacement 50 km/h? Homework Equations How much time elapses before the motorcycle is moving as fast as the car? How far is the motorcycle from the car when it reaches this speed? The Attempt at a Solution Is there a formula where i...
  4. S

    What is the voltage in the inductor or capacitor for a short/open circuit?

    Homework Statement {Moderator edit: The unlabeled resistance is given to be 3.2 Ω } finding v1 and v2 at t=0+ and t=0- is needed Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution ok I've found the currents by mesh analysis but how can i get the voltage?What voltage is in the inductor or capacitor...
  5. T

    Steady State Distillation Process

    A steady state distillation process is shown diagrammatically as FIGURE 1. Assuming no heat losses to the atmosphere: (i) Write four balanced equations for this system. (ii) Identify where any constitutive equations may be required for the modelling processes.There are two states that I can...
  6. j3dwards

    Circuit settles to steady state and switch is opened

    Homework Statement The circuit consists of three identical light bulbs and two identical coils, connected to a DC current source. The ohmic resistance of the coils is negligible. The system is left to settle into a steady state and then the switch S is opened. Describe and explain in as much...
  7. RJLiberator

    PDE: Annulus question, Steady State Temperature

    Homework Statement Suppose the inner side of the annulus {(r,Φ): r_0 ≤ r ≤ 1} is insulated and the outer side is held at temperature u(1,0) = f(Φ). a) Find the steady-state temperature b) What is the solution if f(Φ) = 1+2sinΦ ? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution a) A =...
  8. kartmaze

    Steady State Flow out of a Tank Through a Vertical Pipe

    This is not homework, but something work-related. However, I will post it here since it's homework-relatable. 1. Homework Statement Known variables: Qin , A (and obviously the diameter D of the pipe as well as g = 9.81 m/s2). The pipe outlet and the top of the tank is at atmospheric...
  9. O

    Steady state temp. distribution

    Homework Statement Homework Equations ıt is nonhomog type ,2D heat conduction problem The Attempt at a Solution I don't understant To parts so I couldn't attemp a solution.
  10. K

    Steady state excess carrier - Semiconductor

    Please check the following questions. Steady state of semiconductor w.r.t excess carrier. 1. If we shine photons on semiconductor and then turn the light off, semiconductor is not under the steady state condition. (it is under transient state since excess carrier concentration is decreasing)...
  11. S

    How throttling is a steady flow process?

    If throttling reduces mass flow rate then how can we say it as steady flow process where the mass flow rate is constant?
  12. jdawg

    Engineering DC Steady State Circuit Analysis: Solving for iL, i, and Vc in a Simple Circuit

    Homework Statement DC steady state circuit analysis: Consider the circuit shown below. The switch shown in the problem opens at time t = 0 seconds. If the circuit is in DC steady state at , find values for iL(0-), iL(0+), i(0-), i+, Vc(0-), Vc(0+). There is no RL or RC analysis to be performed...
  13. J

    Steady State Heat Equation with Source

    I am trying to solve the steady state heat equation with a heat source. I am starting out in 1 dimension (my book gives the solution in 2, but I'm just trying to get a feel right now) and I have a heat source Q, located at 0. It radiates heat through an infinite medium. So what would the steady...
  14. leafjerky

    Thermodynamics - Steady State Nozzle, find area of inlet/exit

    Homework Statement In a jet engine, a flow of air at 1000 K, 200 kPa, and 40 m/s enters a nozzle, where the air exits at 500 m/s and 90 kPa. What is the exit temperature, inlet area, and exit area, assuming no heat loss? Homework Equations min = mout = m where m = mass air flow dE/dt cv = Qcv...
  15. F

    Finding the Steady State Solution for a RLC circuit

    Homework Statement An ideal AC voltage source generating an emf V (t) = V0 cosωt is connected in series with a resistance R, an inductance L, and a capacitance C. a) Find the steady-state solution for the charge, q(ω,t), which is of the form q0(ω)cos(ωt− δ(ω)). b) Find the steady-state...
  16. ltkach2015

    Steady Flow-Does That Mean ALL Properties of Flow are Steady?

    QUESTION: In general: when a flow is considered steady does that mean all properties of the flow are steady? Or: can a flow have steady and unsteady properties?
  17. KingDaniel

    Steady Flow Energy Equation for a Water Pump

    Homework Statement I'm not too sure about my attempt to this question, but what is the simplified Steady Flow Energy Equation for a water pump that has one inlet at the bottom and one outlet at the top, and a work input? Homework Equations Q^ = W^ + m^[(h2 - h1) + 1/2 (c22 - c12) + g(z1 - z2)]...
  18. L

    First law of thermodynamics & steady flow devices

    Homework Statement The motherboard in a laptop is run by a PSU of 20V/4.5A. This motherboard is inside a plastic case where there is not heat transfer through the casing. To stop the motherboard from over heating a single (motherboard powered) 10W electric fan is mounted inside the casing. The...
  19. ericdmurphy

    Positive and Negative Adjustable Current Supply (3.3mA)

    Hello, I was looking for some sort of chip/IC that would accept a digital input of say 4-5 bits and that would adjust an output current. I am looking to have a +/-3.3mA current applied to a resistive load. It would also be helpfull (for testing purposes) if I could adjust the inputs so that I...
  20. M

    CG location effect for steady state cornering

    I am having trouble understanding this. The question was how to limit breakaway oversteer I know that putting the CG to the rear will increase the rear traction and induce understeer as there is less grip on the front tyres. However, I have also found that to reduce oversteer you want to...
  21. B

    Two differential equations -- Need to find steady state values

    Homework Statement I have found the two equations describing the system. They are. ċ(t) = 1/θ [ f`(k(t)) -(n + δ + β)]c(t) k̇(t) =f(k(t) - (n +d)k(t) - c(t) Plugging in the numbers: ċ(t) = 2 [ 0,25k^(-0,25) -(0,10)]c(t) k̇(t) =k^0,25 - (0,6)k(t) - c(t) Since ċ(t) and k̇(t) =0 in steady...
  22. J

    MATLAB Heat Transfer 2D Steady State Explicit

    Hello. I am completely new to MATLAB and programming in general. I never thought I would have to resort to online help, but here I am. I have spent hours googling and haven't been able to get very far. 1. Homework Statement Calculate the distribution of the temperature of the inner part of the...
  23. B

    Engineering Finding the steady state expression of a circuit

    Homework Statement For the circuit in (Figure 1) , suppose va=10cos16,000tV vb=20cos4000tV. Suppose that R = 700Ω . Write the steady-state expression for io(t) as io=I′ocos(ω′t+ϕ′)+I′′ocos(ω′′t+ϕ′′), where −180∘<ϕ′≤180∘, −180∘<ϕ′′≤180∘, and ω′>ω′′. Find the numerical value of I′o. Find the...
  24. J

    Steady State Sinusoidal using Nodal Analysis

    Homework Statement [/B] The photo included provides the problem but the professor stated that the right side source is supposed to be 100t and not 80t. The problem wasn't printed correctly in the book so I assume the solution wasn't either. The solution via the book is v1=2.56cos(100t+139.2°)...
  25. Feodalherren

    Computational fluid dynamics: steady 2D flow

    1. Homework Statement Homework Equations CFD The Attempt at a Solution I'm a bit confused by this question. So at first what I do for the problem on the left, I find the changes in the velocities in X and and Y on all four sides. I notice that the values on the diagram to the left are...
  26. M

    Steady wave eq and fourier transform

    Homework Statement $$u_{xx} + u_{yy} = 0 : x < 0, -\infty < y < \infty$$ Homework Equations We can use Fourier Transform, which is defined over some function ##f(x)## as ##F(f(x)) = 1/ 2\pi \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} f(x) \exp (i \omega x) dx##. The Attempt at a Solution Using the Fourier...
  27. D

    Define a steady state current ?

    For a steady state current, is ##\frac{dI}{dt}=0## or is ##\frac{\partial I}{\partial t} = 0##?
  28. J

    Aeroengines/Fluid Mechanics - Steady Flow

    Homework Statement See Fig.2.4a, let the gases flowing through the nozzle control volume be perfect with Cp = 1.004kJ/kg.K Determine V9 if T5 = 1000K, T9 = 670K and V5 = 120ms^-1. Homework Equations I've detailed the equations in the attached pdf for clarity. The Attempt at a Solution See...
  29. M

    Ideal Transformers and finding the steady state current?

    Homework Statement In the circuit shown the 120V, 60Hz source supplies the ideal load shown through an ideal 2:1 transformer. What steady state current would you expect to read on the rms ammeter shown (please find the picture attached)? Homework Equations Zeq = (1/Z1+ 1/Z2)^-1 Z1 =...
  30. Racer_Rob

    Steady state heat conduction into a very large solid

    Say you have a flat resistor that is producing heat. You place the resistor against a sheet of steel and wait for equilibrium. One side of the steel is now at the same temperature as the resistor (assuming negligible contact resistance), the other free-air side of the steel is at a lower...
  31. D

    Why Is My MATLAB Steady State Error Different from Manual Calculation?

    I am trying to calculate the steady state error of the following system but unable to do it. I have used MATLAB and calculated the steady state error to be 0.1128 but don't understand the steps that I need to do to calculate this. Please help. Thanks
  32. gfd43tg

    Cooling of sphere with pseudo steady state condition

    Homework Statement A hot solid sphere of initial radius ##a## with a uniform initial temperature ##T_{0}## is allowed to cool under stagnant air at ambient temperature, ##T_{\infty}## . Assume the temperature within the sphere is uniform throughout the cooling process. Show that under...
  33. V

    Accretion for Gamma > 5/3 | Black Hole Solutions

    Hello, I would like to know, what happen with accretion (cloud) when drop toward a black hole. In Bondi case and terminology. If I understand: 1) We describe the cloud falling to star (black hole) by EoS P(\rho)=K\rho^\Gamma . 2) This accretion is steady it means \dot{M}=4\pi r^2u\rho=const...
  34. J

    Convective heat transfer and steady state conduction problem

    Hi all, I have a unique problem that I need help with A company's curing oven's exposed surface temperature is measured at 80°c when the surrounding air is 23°c. You think it should be insulated and wager to pay for the cost of this yourself if you can keep the savings incurred. Is this a smart...
  35. G

    Engineering Analyzing DC Steady State in an RLC Circuit with a Closed and Opened Switch

    Homework Statement In the Figure Q1 (c), the switch S was closed for very long time before it is opened at time t = 0. Find the value of vC(t) and iL(t) at t = 0+ c L i.e. immediately after the switch was opened. Homework Equations V = IR The Attempt at a Solution From DC steady state, we...
  36. A

    How Does the Steady Flow Energy Equation Account for Heat Transfer?

    Right, I'm sure this is bread and butter to a lot of you but I have just been introduced to the SFEE. mgz+0.5mC^2+H +Q = mgz + 0.5mC^2 +H+W Where Q is the heat transfer, W is work done and H is enthalpy. Where is it assumed that the heat energy is in the energy balance? If heat is added where...
  37. B

    AC Steady State Analysis for Node V1 and V2 using Ohm's Law and KCL

    Homework Statement Find the steady state expressions in terms of Acos(wt+theta) for nodes v1 and v2. Homework Equations Ohm's law KCL Node Analysis The Attempt at a Solution Convert to phasors and find impedances-> R1= 50 Ohms R2= 30 Ohms...
  38. R

    How Can I Vectorize My MATLAB Code to Increase Speed in Solving a Heat Equation?

    Hi guys,I am new for programming. I made my first attempt to solve an heat equation by finite difference method and wrote a code for it in Matlab.I got a solution but i need help from you guys to (vectorize) increase the speed of my program. ((∂^2 T)/(∂x^2 )+(∂^2 T)/(∂y^2 )+(∂^2 T)/(∂z^2...
  39. R

    Steady state heat equation:-((∂^2 T)/(∂x^2 )+(∂^2 T)/(∂y^2 )=-Q(x,y)

    Hi friends i am trying to solve heat equation for a single time domain,with Finite Difference Method. I wrote a program in MATLAB,it sucessfully worked, but as i increse the number of points, my program is taking lots of time to give out result. Can anybody help me in increasing the speed of my...
  40. ranju

    Steady state of inductors and capacitors

    First of all..I want to be clear about steady state..what actually it means..?? Does it mean state of constant current flowing across..? In my book..its written that in steady state current in inductor and voltage in capacitor is zero , hence energy consumed is zero fotr both in steady...
  41. varunika

    Measuring Liquid Flow: Steady or Not?

    how can we know whether the flow of liquid is steady or not from its velocity?
  42. A

    Steady state of diffusion current in semiconductors

    Consider a long semiconductor bar is doped uniformly with donor atoms so that the concentration is given by n = ND and is independent of position. Radiation falls upon the end of the bar at x=0, this light generates electron-hole pairs at x=0. light keeps on falling. Explanation...
  43. A

    Steady State Circuit Analysis with Phasors

    Homework Statement Hello everyone! I have the following circuit to solve, and my result is a bit wrong... can you tell me please where's the mistake? E=10sin(1000t) Find the current delivered to the circuit. Find the equivalent impedance of the circuit. Find the equation of the current and...
  44. D

    Feedback and control steady state error

    Homework Statement Determine the system type for $$ G(s) = \frac{K}{(s + 1)(10s + 1)(20s + 1)} $$Homework Equations I am using a step, ramp, and parabolic inputs. That is, \begin{align} R(s) &= \frac{R}{s}\\ R(s) &= \frac{R}{s^2}\\ R(s) &= \frac{R}{s^3} \end{align} The Attempt at a Solution...
  45. N

    Understanding Steady State Coefficients in Adaptive Filters

    If I am trying to find the steady state coefficients of a filter, when do I know the coefficients went into the steady state? In another words, steady state means it converged to a single value or that it is bounded between values? If say it is bounded between values how would I go about...
  46. U

    Biot number-does it tell us if a problem is transient or steady state?

    So in a lumped parameter system, we use the ln(Θ)=exp(-hAt/ρVc), where Θ is non-dimensional temperature. This expression has 't' i.e. time in it. So does this mean it is used only for transient problems? Also, does the Biot number Bi tell us anything about whether a problem is in...
  47. T

    Jackson network in steady state

    Homework Statement Consider a network of n queues with a Poisson arrival process of parameter t from outside the network, and independent exponentially distributed service times of parameters r1 to rn. Customer that first arrived to the network initially join queue i with probability Pi...
  48. G

    Steady State Approximation and Reaction Mechanisms

    Hi, I need help determining which of the statements are true and false. http://imgur.com/9BC1Wqf I know this involves steady state approximation, but I find that when I try it I am never able to rid of all the intermediates. Please help Thanks
  49. S

    Sig Figs query for a steady flow pipe

    Homework Statement First let me say I'm new to lab reports at Uni, and I'm dreadful at them... I'm having issues with how many sig figs to correctly display on a data table for an experiment I've done to investigate the Reynolds number. One particular step is to find Δp at different stages on...
  50. M

    Engineering Speed control of induction motor in steady state

    In this experiment, we'd learn about vector control of an induction motor. By using the constant rotor flux linkage vector control method, An AC induction motor can achieve a DC motor-like performance. Firstly, we tested on speed control response in steady state. *the proportional gain kp =...
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