Question

In the fully developed region of flow in a circular pipe, does the velocity profile change in the flow direction?

Answer 1

Answer:

No, the velocity profile does not change in the flow direction.

Explanation:

In a fluid flow in a circular pipe, the boundary layer thickness increases in the direction of flow, until it reaches the center of the pipe, and fill the whole pipe. If the density, and other properties of the fluid does not change either by heating or cooling of the pipe, then the velocity profile downstream becomes fully developed, and constant, and does not change in the direction of flow.