The setup shown in the figure is being used to measure the energy loss across a valve. The velocity of flow of the oil is 1.2 m/s. Calculate the value of K if the energy loss is expressed as K (v 2 / 2g). 1.0 m Oil (sg = 0.90) | Flow 380 mm Mercury (sg = 13.54)
The setup shown in the figure is being used to measure the energy loss across a valve. The velocity of flow of the oil is 1.2 m/s. Calculate the value of K if the energy loss is expressed as K (v 2 / 2g). 1.0 m Oil (sg = 0.90) | Flow 380 mm Mercury (sg = 13.54)
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Transcribed Image Text:The setup shown in the figure is being used to measure the energy loss across a valve.
The velocity of flow of the oil is 1.2 m/s. Calculate the value of K if the energy loss is
expressed as K (v 2 / 2g).
1.0 m
Oil
(sg = 0.90)
Flow
380 mm
Mercury
(sg = 13.54)
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