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Chapter II .. DEFINmONS AND UNITS

CHAPTER 2

Problem 2.1

Referring to Figure 2.10, the atmospheric pressure is 100 kPa, and the pressure gages
A and B read 210 kPa (gage). Determine the absolute pressures in boxes A and B
in (a) kPa; (b) mm Hg absolute.

Given: Atmospheric pressure and readings of gages A and B.

Find: The absolute pressures in boxes A and B.

Sketch and Given Data:

210 kPct
Psurr = 100 kPa
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A

Assumptions: None

Analysis: Determine pressures A and B in kPa, then convert to mmHg absolute.

(a) pBabs = pBgagc + psurr

= 210 kPa + 100 kPa = 310 kPa
PAabs = PAgage + PsurrA but PsurrA = PBabs
= 210 kPa + 310 kPa = 520 kPa

(b) lmmHg = 0.1333 kPa

PB = 310 kPa x lmmHg = 2325.6 mmHg absolute
abs 0.1333 kPa

PA = 520 kPa x lmmHg = 3901 mmHg absolute

abs 0.1333 kPa

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