a) Fluid pressure is a measurement of the force per unit area on an object in the fluid or on the surface of a closed or open tank. In industrial or laboratory applications, a standpipe
a) Fluid pressure is a measurement of the force per unit area on an object in the fluid or on the surface of a closed or open tank. In industrial or laboratory applications, a standpipe
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Fluid pressure is a measurement of the force per unit area on an object in the fluid or on the
surface of a closed or open tank. In industrial or laboratory applications, a standpipe
containing a static liquid is being used in creating a stable pressure on a particular process
or system. The tank shown in the Figure 2 holds oil of specific gravity 0.89. The top of the
tank is closed and the space in the tank above the oil contains air. The U-tube manometer
contains water and the displacements are as indicated. Atmospheric pressure is 101.3 kPa.
i)
Determine the density of the air in the tank.
Open to atmosphere
PAir
= 650 Pa
Air
Air
Water
Oil
4 cm
6 cm
15 cm
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