Elementary Mechanics of Fluids CE 319 F Daene McKinney Elementary Mechanics of Fluids Manometry
Manometry Pressure can be estimated by measuring fluid elevation
U-tube Manometer
Find the location of the surface in the manometer Example (3.19) Find the location of the surface in the manometer The distance Dh is the height of the liquid in the manomoter above the heavier liquid in the tank. A B C D
Differential Manometer
HW (3.20)
Find: the gage pressure at the pipe center Example (3.25) Find: the gage pressure at the pipe center Manometer equation from the pipe center to the open end of the manometer
HW (3.28)
HW (3.32)
Example (3.35) Find: Specific weight of fluid Solution: Solution: 2 cm3 l A B C D Manometer Equation
HW (3.51)