Chapter 2, Problem 2.12P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The pressure for a given head of a fluid is to be calculated in kPa.

Concept introduction: The head of a fluid is the height up to which it is elevated under the given operating conditions. The head is thus similar to the height of the fluid.

The pressure on the column of water is given as,

  $\text{P}\text{}\text{= }\text{}\left(\text{ρ×g×h}\right)\mathrm{......}\text{(1)}$

In the above formulae, the notations used are

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{P}\text{=}\text{Pressure}\text{of}\text{operation}\\ \text{ρ}\text{=}\text{Density}\text{of}\text{fluid}\\ \text{g}\text{=Acceleration}\text{due}\text{to}\text{gravity}\\ \text{h}\text{=}\text{Height}\text{of}\text{the}\text{column}\text{or}\text{head}\text{developed}\end{array}$