FLOW MEASUREMENT:

GASES

ALONZO | PASCUAL
Variable Head Meter Theory (Venturi and Orifice)
Takes advantage of pressure differences

Bernoulli’s Equation
Continuity Equation
Venturi Meter Sum pix
Venturi Equation
From the Bernoulli Equation and continuity equation:

Qa: volumetric flow rate

H: manometric height
S2 : Cross-sectiinal area of the throat
Orifice
Orifice Equation

Qa: volumetric flow rate

H: manometric height
S2 : Cross-sectiinal area of the throat
C0 : Orifice discharge coefficient
Cup-type current meter
Revolutions of the cup give the fluid’s
velocity
Hot wire anemometer
● Current is directly proportional to fluid
velocity
● Best suited for low velocity measurements
Thomas Meter
Q: energy flow rate
W: gas flow rate (lb/unit time)
Cp : specific heat of gas
t: temperature
Sources
Messersmith. Mechanical Engineering Laboratory. Chapter 5