TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITYINSTITUTE OF ENGINEERINGPULCHOWK CAMPUSLABORATORY REPORTONBERNOULLI EQUATIONDATE: AUGUST 26

, 2009SUBMITTED BY:Brian Campbell Davis065/MSR/502

SUBMITTED TO:Dr. Rajendra ShresthaIOE, ME Department

Introduction

The converging-diverging nozzle test apparatus (Figure 1.1) is used to show thevalidity of the Bernoulli Equation. It is also used to show the validity of the continuityequation where the fluid flow is relatively incompressible. The data taken will also showthe presence of fluid energy losses, often attributed to friction and the turbulence andeddy currents associated with a separation of flow from the conduit walls.

Figure 1.01 – Overall test setup for Bernoulli Equation validation experimentFigure 1.02 – Test section positioned as “Converging” test sectionFigure 1.03 – Test section positioned as “Diverging” test section

Laboratory Procedure

This is the procedure used for the experiment in this report. The manual for the testapparatus (Appendix A), may be consulted for further information regarding theequipment and the procedure.1.

Plug the test apparatus into the mains and close the circuit breakers.2.

Place wood block under the apparatus stand, raising up the right side of the platform3.

Measure the height of the platform at both ends, and the distance betweenmeasurement points.4.

Measure the distance between centerline of the manometers in the array.5.

Position the test section in the converging or diverging direction and record.6.

Open the air bleed valve at the top of the manometers.7.

Turn on the pump and adjust the globe valve to achieve a flow rate that results in allmanometers being in a readable range.8.

Close the air bleed valve at the top of the manometers.9.

Repeat steps 6 to 8 until all manometers are in a readable range.10.

Drop the stop plug into the basin.11.

Record the time for a specific amount of water to accumulate in the basin.12.

Open the stop plug in the basin and let the water drain out.13.

Repeat steps 10 to 12 and additional 3 times, resulting in 4 sets of flow rate data.14.

Move the dynamic pressure probe in line with the first static pressure port.15.

Record the manometer data for the dynamic pressure probe and static pressure port.16.

Move the dynamic pressure probe in line with the next static pressure port.17.

Record the manometer data for the dynamic pressure probe and static pressure port.18.

Repeat steps 16 to 17 until data has been taken inline with each static pressure port.19.

Turn off the pump.20.

Repeat steps 5 to 19 using different flow rates for both the converging and divergingconfiguration of the test section. (Minimum two tests for each configuration)21.