Lab Report 2
Lab Report 2
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2. FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT (BERNOULLI-ENERGY EQUATION AND
VENTURI’S PRINCIPLE)
To investigate this concept, one of the most commonly used devices is the Venturi
Meter. It consists of a converging tube, which is connected to the main pipe at the inlet
ending in a cylindrical span of constant diameter, called the throat, and a diverging
section, which is again connected to the main pipe at the outlet.
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𝑣2 2 𝑣1 2 𝑃1 𝑃2
− = ( + 𝑧1 ) − ( + 𝑧2 )
2𝑔 2𝑔 𝛾 𝛾
where:
2.5. Materials/Equipment
Hydraulic Bench HM150
Bernoulli’s Theorem Demonstration Apparatus HM 150.07
Stopwatch
2.6. Illustration
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Figure 3. Parts of the Venturi Meter
2.7. Procedure
1. Arrange the experimentation set-up such that the HM150 is placed on a convenient
and level place.
2. Make hose connection between HM 150 and HM 150.07. Open discharge of HM
150. Ensure that the gate valve for the measuring tank is closed.
3. Open the vent valves on the water pressure gauges. Carefully close outlet cock until
pressure gauges are flushed.
4. By simultaneously setting inlet and outlet cock, regulate water level in pressure
gauges such that neither upper nor lower range limit is overshot or undershot.
5. Record the pressures at the first and third measurement points of the venturi meter
by taking the readings on the differential manometer. Compute for the theoretical
discharge.
6. Determine the actual discharge using the volumetric method. Use a stopwatch to
establish the time, t, required for raising the level in the volumetric tank of the
HM150 from 20 to 30 liters.
7. Conduct four trials.
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2.8. Data and Results
Average
Average
Coefficient of Discharge, C
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2.9. Calculations
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2.10. Observation
2.11. Conclusion/s
2.12. Recommendation/s
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2.13. Documentation
2.14. References
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