APPARATUS

1. Bernoullis Theorem Demonstration Unit (Model : FM 24)

2. Stopwatch
Air bleed screw

Manometer
tubes
Discharge valve

Water inlet

Hypodermic probe

Test section

Unions

Inlet valve

Figure : Bernoullis Theorem Demonstration Unit (Model : FM 24)

Procedures:

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Check that all manometer tubings are properly connected to the corresponding

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pressure taps and are air-bubble free.

The discharge valve is adjusted to a high measurable flow rate.
After the level stabilizes, the water flow rate is measured using volumetric method.
Gently slide the hypodermic tube (total head measuring) connected to manometer G,
so that its end reaches the cross section of the Venturi tube at A. Wait for some time
and note down the readings from manometer G and A. The reading shown by
manometer G is the sum of the static head and velocity heads, i.e. the total (or
stagnation) head (h*), because the hypodermic tube is held against the flow of fluid
forcing it to a stop (zero velocity). The reading in manometer #A measures just the
pressure head (hi) because it is connected to the Venturi tube pressure tap, which does

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not obstruct the flow, thus measuring the flow static pressure.
Repeat step 5 for other cross sections (B, C, D, E and F).
Repeat step 3 to 6 with three other decreasing flow rates by regulating the venturi
discharge valve.
Calculate the velocity, ViB using the Bernoullis equation where;
ViB 2 g (h8 hi )
Calculate the velocity, ViC using the continuity equation where
ViC = Qav / Ai
The difference between two calculated velocities are determined.

REFERENCES
1. Munson B.R, Young D.F, Okiishi T.H, Huebsch W.W (2010). Chapter 3 : Elementary
Fluid Dynamics Bernoullis Equation, 93-146
2. Bernoullis Principle and the Theory of

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3. Elementary Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition, Robert L. Street, Gary Z. Watters, John K.
Vennard, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
4. Fluid mechanics 4th Edition, Reynold C. Binder

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