FANTASTIC FOUR 4418/ HYDRAUL/ C- 402

Leader: Samonte Jerick Instructor: Engr. Marc Joselito Eusebio

Members: Mallari Joana Sison Gerald Cunanan Renico

Laboratory #1 MANOMETER: IMPROVISATION

Introduction: A manometer consisting of a U-shaped glass tube partly filled with a liquid of known specific gravity; when the legs of the manometer are connected to separate sources of pressure, the liquid rises in one leg and drops in the other; the difference between the levels is proportional to the difference in pressures and inversely proportional to the liquid's specific gravity. Also known as liquid-column gage. Objective: To produce or build an improvised manometer that can function like a real manometer

Materials 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Ply board Leveling hose Nails Locks Ruler Metal bars Mineral bottles Round fastener Plastic folder

Cost
None P8 None P1.50 each (3 pcs) None P1.50 each (4 pcs) None P1 (2 pcs) None

Total: Procedure:

appr. P20

1. Measure the ply board so that it is divided into 2 symmetrical sides 2. Attach the leveling hose to the ply board using the nails and locks 3. Insert the metal bars into the bottom of the board so that it makes the board stable when standing 4. Attach the ruler in the middle of the board 5. Cut 2 strips of plastic folder then cut it in the middle and insert the round fastener to make the marker. Attach it to the board 6. Cut the top part of 2 plastic bottles and make a hole on the top so that the hose can fit perfectly. Use super glue if necessary.

One of the most common is the water filled u-tube manometer used to measure pressure difference in pitot or orifices located in the airflow in air handling or ventilation system.

Vertical U-Tube Manometer

The pressure difference in a vertical U-Tube manometer can be expressed as pd = = where h gh (1)

pd = pressure = specific weight of the fluid in the tube (kN/m3, lb/ft3 ) = density (kg/m3, lb/ft3) g = acceleration of gravity (9.81 m/s2, 32.174 ft/s2) h = liquid height (m, ft) The specific weight of water, which is the most commonly used fluid in u-tube manometers, is 9.81 kN/m3 or 62.4 lb/ft3.