2. A 3-inches (throat) Venturi meter is installed in a 6-inches-diameter horizontal water pipe. A differential (mercury-water) manometer installed between the throat and the entry section registers a mercury (S.G= 13.6) column reading of 6.5 inches. Calculate the discharge.
2. A 3-inches (throat) Venturi meter is installed in a 6-inches-diameter horizontal water pipe. A differential (mercury-water) manometer installed between the throat and the entry section registers a mercury (S.G= 13.6) column reading of 6.5 inches. Calculate the discharge.
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Transcribed Image Text:1. A mercury (S.G= 13.6) manometer is used to measure pressure in the pipe depicted in the
Fig below. Determine the pressure in the pipe (PA) for a manometry reading of h = 4 ft
2ft
+PA
Mercury
Water
2. A 3-inches (throat) Venturi meter is installed in a 6-inches-diameter horizontal water
pipe. A differential (mercury-water) manometer installed between the throat and the
entry section registers a mercury (S.G= 13.6) column reading of 6.5 inches. Calculate the
discharge.
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