School of Civil, Environmental, and

Geological Engineering

MECHANICS OF FLUIDS
LABORATORY REPORT

Experiment No. 04
BERNOULLI’S THEOREM DEMONSTRATION
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CE140-1P_C1

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 Experiment no. 4
Bernoulli’s Theorem Demonstration

I. Objective

This experiment is to investigate the validity of the Bernoulli equation when applied to the steady flow of water
in a tapered duct.

II. Apparatus

Hydraulic Bench, Stopwatch, Bernoulli Apparatus

III. Laboratory Procedure

1. Level the apparatus

2. Set the direction of the test section
3. Connect the water inlet and outlet
4. Bleed the manometer
5. Set the flow rates
6. Read the static head
7. Timed volume collection
8. Read the total pressure distribution
9. Reversing the test section

IV. Report

Attach the final data sheet, the required calculations, and answer the following questions/follow
instructions:

1. Comment on the validity of the Bernoulli Equation for: a) Convergent flow, b} Divergent flow.
2. State clearly the assumptions made in deriving the Bernoulli equation and justifications for all your
comments.
3. Comment on the comparison of the total heads obtained by the two methods you have carried out.

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