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Method of Flow Measurement: Experiment 3
Method of Flow Measurement: Experiment 3
Experiment 3
Method of Flow Measurement
Objective
Overview
Experimental Procedure
2. Open all valves at pipe section and the six tubes manometer except for the inlet
valve.
3. Switch on the pump and open the inlet valve slowly to let the water flow for one
minute. Ensure all air has been expelled from the pipe work.
4. Close the outlet valve, vent valve and drain valve. Then switch off the pump.
5. Adjust the height of the manometer tubes to 150mm by opening vent valve 3 to 4
round & opening drain valve slightly.
6. Switch on the pump and open inlet valve slowly.
7. Adjust the height of the water in the manometer tubes with the help of inlet valve
until you get the difference in levels between each manometer.
8. Set the rotameter reading at 200L/hr.
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Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003)
Experiment 3: Method of flow measurement
Semester January 2017
9. Without adjusting any valves, convey the water outlet hose into a container
whose capacity is known and record the time taken for the water to fill it up to
20L in Table 1.
10. Record manometer readings in Table 1.
11. Repeat step 8 to 11 for other flow rate (300, 400, 500 and 600 L/hr).
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Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003)
Experiment 3: Method of flow measurement
Semester January 2017
Results
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Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003)
Experiment 3: Method of flow measurement
Semester January 2017
1. Determine the flow rate of Q as given by (1) venturi meter, (2) orifice plate
2. Calculate the percentage of difference in flow rate of (1) venturi, (2) orifice and (3)
rotameter. Compare all three measured flow rate.
Discussion
1. Discuss the difference of measured and calculated flow rate of each device.
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Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003)
Experiment 3: Method of flow measurement
Semester January 2017
Tutorial
2. What are the primary considerations when selecting a flow meter to measure the
flow rate of a fluid?
3. Explain how flow rate is measured with obstruction-type flow meters. Compare
orifice meters and venturi meters with respect to cost size, head loss and
accuracy.
References
3. Robert L.Mott. Applied Fluid Mechanics 5th Ed. Prentice Hall International Inc.