The field storage tank is filled with water to the level shown. The stand pipe is connected to the tank at B and open to the atmosphere at C. Determine the maximum pressure in the tank and the pressure of the trapped air in the tank (space A) if the water rises to a level h=8m in the stand pipe. note: assume atmospheric pressure = 0 Provide initial and final illustration expected final answer = 58.86kPa
The field storage tank is filled with water to the level shown. The stand pipe is connected to the tank at B and open to the atmosphere at C. Determine the maximum pressure in the tank and the pressure of the trapped air in the tank (space A) if the water rises to a level h=8m in the stand pipe. note: assume atmospheric pressure = 0 Provide initial and final illustration expected final answer = 58.86kPa
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The field storage tank is filled with water to the level shown. The stand pipe is connected to the tank at B and open to the atmosphere at C. Determine the maximum pressure in the tank and the pressure of the trapped air in the tank (space A) if the water rises to a level h=8m in the stand pipe.
note:
- assume atmospheric pressure = 0
- Provide initial and final illustration
- expected final answer = 58.86kPa
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