Worksheet

Fundamentals of Pressure Measurement

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1. Direct method with U-tube manometer and inclined tube manometer, see Fig. (1.1).
Table (1.1): Manometer tube
U-tube manometer
No. 𝜸 dh
1
2
3
Inclined tube manometer
No. 𝜸 L
1
2
3

Syringe

Fig. (1.1): U-tube manometer and inclined tube manometer

2. Indirect method with Bourdon tube pressure gauge, see Fig. (1.2).
Given: Mass of piston, M=
Diameter of piston, d=
 Fill the following table of observations

Total Load Including

Gauge Reading
Piston Weight
No.
Increasing Pressure Decreasing Pressure
M ( )
( ) ( )
1
2
3
4
5
6

Fig. (1.2): Bourdon tube pressure gauge

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Safa S. Ibrahim