PROBLEM 1: A closed tank whose bottom is 18 inches in diameter is filled with three liquids: 12 inches of carbon tetrachloride (SG=1.59), 4 inches of water and 2 inches of syrup (SG=1.31). The air chamber in the tank is pressurized at 9 psi. Illustrate the problem before solving.
PROBLEM 1: A closed tank whose bottom is 18 inches in diameter is filled with three liquids: 12 inches of carbon tetrachloride (SG=1.59), 4 inches of water and 2 inches of syrup (SG=1.31). The air chamber in the tank is pressurized at 9 psi. Illustrate the problem before solving.
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a. Determine the pressure at the interface of water and syrup.
b. Determine the difference in pressure between the interface of water and syrup and the interface of carbon tetrachloride and syrup.
c. Compute the hydrostatic pressure (in psi) acting at the bottom of the tank.
d. Apply the PANEL EQUATIONS to determine the magnitude, direction and location of the total hydrostatic force acting at the bottom of the tank
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 1: A closed tank whose bottom is 18 inches in diameter is filled with
three liquids: 12 inches of carbon tetrachloride (SG=1.59), 4 inches of water
and 2 inches of syrup (SG=1.31). The air chamber in the tank is pressurized at 9
psi. Illustrate the problem before solving.
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