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Manometer
Aim:
To understand the working principle of manometer and to find the pressure drop between two
points in a straight pipe.
Apparatus:
A supply tank of water, pipe, U-tube manometer
A Pressure pa, is exerted in one arm of the U tube and a pressure p b in the other. As a result of
the difference in pressure pa-pb, the meniscus in one branch of the U tube is higher than in the
other, and the vertical distance between the two meniscuses Rm may be used to measure the
difference in pressure.
The following equation is used to measure pressure difference using U tube manometer,
pa - pb = (g/gc) Rm (ρA - ρB)
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
1. Fill up the tank with water.
2. Attach U-tube manometer to the pipe.
3. Open the bypass valve.
4. Switch on the motor.
5. Open manometer valves to remove air and then close it.
6. Open valves which connect U-tube manometer and pipe.
7. If pressure drop is to be increased, bypass valve should be closed.
8. Close both the manometer valves attached to the pipe simultaneously.
9. Remove air and Switch off the set up.
Precautions:
1. Carefully keep sufficient level of fluid in the supply tank.
2. Make sure that mercury level in any end of the U tube manometer does not go very low.
Observation Table:
1 2
3
Rm (mm)
ρA
ρB
Calculations:
Result:
Conclusion:
Experiment 2
Friction factor for pipe
Aim: To determine friction factor for the pipe by major losses.
Apparatus: A flow pipe of different diameter 15 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm, U-tube manometer,
collecting tank.
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
1. Pressure tapping of a pipe is kept open while for other pipe is closed.
2. The flow rate was adjusted to it's maximum value. By maintaining suitable amount of
steady flow in the pipe.
3. The discharge flowing in the circuit is recorded together with the water level in the left
and right limbs of manometer tube.
4. This procedure is repeated by closing the pressure tapping of this pipe and for opening
of other pipe.
5. Also, note down the length of the pipe between the pressure tapping.
Precautions:
1. When fluid is flowing, there is a fluctuation in the height of manometer tubes, note the
mean position carefully.
2. Carefully keep some level of fluid in inlet and outlet supply tank.
Observation Table:
Diameter of pipe, D =
Length of pipe between pressure tapping, L =
Area of collecting tank =
Calculations:
Result:
Conclusion:
Experiment 3
Bernoulli’s Theorem
Aim:
To validate Bernoulli’s Theorem as applied to the flow of water in a tapering circular duct.
Apparatus:
A supply tank of water, Tapered circular pipe, 8 no.s piezometer tubes, measuring tank, level
indicator, stop watch
Potential energy of a Liquid in Motion: It is the energy possessed by a liquid particle, by virtue of
its position. If a liquid particle is Z meters above the horizontal datum (arbitrary chosen), the
potential energy of the particle will be Z meter-kilogram (briefly written as mkg) per kg of liquid.
Potential head of the liquid, at that point, will be Z meters of the liquid.
Kinetic Energy of a liquid Particle in Motion It is the energy possessed by a liquid particle, by
virtue of its motion or velocity. If a liquid particle is flowing with a mean velocity of v meter per
second, then the kinetic energy of the particle will be v2 /2g meter of the liquid. Velocity head of
the liquid, at that velocity, will be v2 /2g meter of liquid.
Pressure Energy of a liquid Particle in Motion: It is the energy possessed by a liquid particle, by
virtue of its existing pressure. If a liquid particle is under a pressure of p kg/m 2 , then the
pressure energy of the particle will be p/w mkg per kg of liquid, where w is the specific weight of
the liquid. Pressure head of the liquid under that pressure will be p/w meter of the liquid.
Total Energy of a liquid Particle in Motion: The total energy of a liquid particle, in motion, is the
sum of its potential energy, kinetic energy and pressure energy. Mathematically,
Total Energy kg m/kg of liquid,
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
1. Note down the area of cross-section of the conduit at sections where piezometers have been
fixed.
2. Open the supply valve and adjust the flow in the conduit so that the water level in the inlet
tank remains at a constant level (i.e., the flow becomes steady).
3. Measure the height of water level (above an arbitrarily selected suitable horizontal plane) in
different piezometer tubes.
4. Measure the discharge by calculating time taken for 5litres or 10 liters flow.
5. Repeat steps (2) to (4) for other discharges.
Precautions:
1. When fluid is flowing there is a fluctuation in the height of fluid in the piezometer tubes,
note the mean position carefully.
2. Carefully keep some level of fluid in the supply tank.
Observation Table:
Piezometer tube 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
no.
Cross-sectional
area
1 V=Q/A
V2 /2g
(p/ρg) + z
E
2 V=Q/A
V2 /2g
(p/ρg) + z
3 V=Q/A
V2 /2g
(p/ρg) + z
E
Plot:
1. {(p/ρg) + z} v/s distance (x) of piezometer tubes from some reference point. Draw a smooth
curve passing through the plotted points. This is known as the hydraulic gradient line.
2. E = {(p/ρg) + z + V2/2g} v/s distance (x) of piezometer tubes on the graph {(p/ρg) + z} v/s
distance. Draw a smooth curve passing through the plotted points. This is the total energy line.
Result:
Conclusion:
Experiment 4
Reynolds Number
Reynolds number is defined as ratio of inertia force of a flowing fluid and the viscous force of the
fluid. The expression is as follows:
Re = d V ⍴ / �
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
1. Fill the supply tank some times before the experiment.
2. Set the discharge by using the valve of that particular flow can be obtained.
3. The type of flow in glass tube may be seen using dye.
4. Take the reading of discharge for particular flow.
5. Repeat the procedure for different flow rates.
Precautions:
1. Take reading of discharge accurately.
2. Set the discharge valve accurately for each flow.
Observation Table:
Calculations:
Result:
Conclusion:
Experiment 5
Minor losses in a pipe
Aim:
To determine the minor losses through sudden enlargement, sudden contraction, elbow and
bend.
Apparatus:
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
Precautions:
Observation Table:
Plot:
Result:
Conclusion:
Experiment 6
Rotameter
The rotameter is an industrial flowmeter used to measure the flowrate of liquids and gases. The
rotameter consists of a tube and float. The float response to flowrate changes is linear. The
rotameter is popular because it has a linear scale, a relatively long measurement range, and low
pressure drop. It is simple to install and maintain.
The rotameter's operation is based on the variable area principle: fluid flow raises a float in a
tapered tube, increasing the area for passage of the fluid. The greater the flow, the higher the
float is raised. The height of the float is directly proportional to the flowrate. With liquids, the float
is raised by a combination of the buoyancy of the liquid and the velocity head of the fluid. With
gases, buoyancy is negligible, and the float responds to the velocity head alone.
All flowmeters are mounted along a pipeline with sufficient distance to stabilize flow between
two meters. The pressure taps are provided at sections as given in the fig. Pressure head
difference between sections can be read on manometer having mercury as the manometer fluid.
A valve, fitted at the end of the pipeline, is used for regulating the discharge in the pipeline
Rotameter:
Size = 1- 1000 LPH
Type = Thread Ends
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
1)Fill the storage tank/sump with the water.
2) Switch on the pump and keep the control valve fully open and close the bypass valve to have
maximum flow rate through the meter.
3) To calibrate Rotameter open control valve of the same.
4) Keep the drain valve of the measuring tank closed till its time to start collecting the water.
5) Measure the level of knob in the rotameter.
6) Close the drain valve of the measuring tank and note down the initial level of the water in the
collection tank.
8) Collect known quantity of water in the measuring tank and note down the time required for
the same.
9) Change the flow rate of water through the meter with the help of control valve and repeat the
above procedure.
10) Take about 2-3 readings for different flow rates.
Precautions:
1. Take the reading of the discharge accurately.
2. The parallax error should be avoided.
Observation Table:
Sr. No. Rotameter Scale (in LPH) Flow rate (in LPS)
Calculations:
Discharge from Rotameter in LPH =
Actual Discharge , Qa = 0.001/t m3/sec =
In LPH Qa * 3600000 =
Result:
Conclusion:
Experiment 7
Venturimeter
Like orifice meter, a venturimeter is also used for the measurement of discharge in a pipeline.
Since head loss caused due to installation of venturi meter in a pipeline is less than that caused
due to installation of orficemeter, the former is usually preferred particularly for higher flow rates.
A venturimeter consists of a converging tube which is followed by a diverging tube. The junction
of the two is termed as 'throat' which is the section of minimum cross-section.
Venturimeter:
Size = 26 mm
Throat Size = 16 mm
Dia. Ratio = 0.615
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
1) Fill the storage tank/sump with the water.
2) Switch on the pump and keep the control valve fully open and close the bypass valve to have
maximum flow rate through the meter.
3) To calibrate Venturimeter open control valve of the same.
4) Open the vent cocks provided at the top of the manometer to drive out the air from the
manometer limbs and close both of them as soon as water start coming out.
5) Note down the difference of level of mercury in the manometer limbs.
6) Keep the drain valve of the measuring tank closed till its time to start collecting the water.
7) Close the drain valve of the measuring tank and note down the initial level of the water in the
collection tank.
8) Collect known quantity of water in the measuring tank and note down the time required for
the same.
9) Change the flow rate of water through the meter with the help of control valve and repeat the
above procedure.
10) Take about 2-3 readings for different flow rates.
Precautions:
1. Take the reading of the discharge accurately.
2. The parallax error should be avoided.
Observation Table:
Calculations:
Coefficient of Discharge, Cd =
Result:
Conclusion:
Experiment 8
Orificemeter
A circular Opening in a plate which is fitted suitably in a pipeline is a simple device to measure
the discharge flowing in the pipeline. Such a device is known as orifice meter and is as shown in
the figure. the opening is normally at the centre of the plate as shown in figure. Applying
Bernoulli's equation between section 1 and 2 and using the continuity equation, it can be shown
that,
Qa = Cd x A2 ((2g (h1- h2)) / (1- (A2/A1))0.5
where A2 is the area of cross section of the orifice, and (h 1 – h2) is the difference in the
piezometeric heads at section 1 and 2.
Orificemeter:
Size = 26 mm
Orifice Size = 16 mm
Dia. Ratio = 0.615
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
1) Fill the storage tank/sump with the water.
2) Switch on the pump and keep the control valve fully open and close the bypass valve to have
maximum flow rate through the meter.
3) To calibrate Orificemeter open control valve of the same.
4) Open the vent cocks provided at the top of the manometer to drive out the air from the
manometer limbs and close both of them as soon as water start coming out.
5) Note down the difference of level of mercury in the manometer limbs.
6) Keep the drain valve of the measuring tank closed till its time to start collecting the water.
7) Close the drain valve of the measuring tank and note down the initial level of the water in the
collection tank.
8) Collect known quantity of water in the measuring tank and note down the time required for
the same.
9) Change the flow rate of water through the meter with the help of control valve and repeat the
above procedure.
10) Take about 2-3 readings for different flow rates.
Precautions:
1. Take the reading of the discharge accurately.
2. The parallax error should be avoided.
Observation Table:
Coefficient of Discharge, Cd =
Result:
Conclusion:
Experiment 9
Pitot Tube
Aim: To understand working principle of Pitot tube and to measure velocity profile.
Apparatus: Long smooth walled pipe connected to the suction of a blower, manometer.
Pitot tube is used for determining the local velocity at various points in a pipe. It consists of an
impact tube, which is positioned perpendicular to the direction of flow and a static tube, which is
positioned parallel to the direction of flow. One end of the manometer is connected to the impact
tube and the other end to the static tube.
hm = hm1 - hm2
V = (2 * g * h)1/2
Where h = hm (⍴m - ⍴a) / ⍴a
Schematic Diagram:
Experimental Procedure:
1) Make electric connection to the blower and plug in.
2) Switch on the motor of the blower.
3) Start with a particular flow rate of air in the tube.
4) Adjust the position of the impact tube at a definite position in pipe.
5) Measure the distance from the end.
6) When a steady state is reached, record the manometer reading.
7) Take readings for different flow rates of air.
Observations:
Inside diameter of pipe = 100 mm
Length of test pipe = 1000 mm
Cross sectional area of pipe, A = 0.00785 m2
Density of air, ⍴a = 1.205 kg/m3
Density of manometer fluid, ⍴m = 1000 kg/m3
Cp = 0.99-0.995
G = 9.81 m/s2
Calculations:
hv = Manometer reading * ⍴m / ⍴a
Air velocity =
Conclusion: