(Q1a) For the compound manometer shown in Figure 1, determine the absolute pressure in pipe A (in kPa). Atmospheric pressure at this location is 102.0 kPa and fluid temperature is presently 30°C. Oil (sg=0.90) 125 mm 250 mm Water 50 mm 475 mm
(Q1a) For the compound manometer shown in Figure 1, determine the absolute pressure in pipe A (in kPa). Atmospheric pressure at this location is 102.0 kPa and fluid temperature is presently 30°C. Oil (sg=0.90) 125 mm 250 mm Water 50 mm 475 mm
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Transcribed Image Text:(Q1a) For the compound manometer shown in Figure 1, determine the absolute pressure in pipe A (in kPa).
Atmospheric pressure at this location is 102.0 kPa and fluid temperature is presently 30°C.
Oil (sg=0.90)
125
mm
250
mm
Water
50 mm
475
mm
Mercury (sg = 13.54)
Figure 1: Compound manometer (note: sg = specific gravity)
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