CE 271-FLUID MECHANICS

VENTURIMETER EXPERIMENT

• Purpose

The Venturimeter shown schematically in Figure 1 is a mechanism used to measure the flow rate of the
fluid flowing through the pipe in closed systems. The working principle is based on Bernoulli and
Continuity equation. Venturimeter experiment enables practical understanding of concepts such as
static pressure, dynamic pressure, total pressure, energy conversion and energy losses. In this context,
the venturimeter experiment aims to determine the volumetric flow rate of the fluid flowing in the pipe
at different flow rates by applying Bernoulli and Continuity equations in the laboratory.

• Theory

The venturimeter is shown schematically in Figure 1. A measurable pressure difference is provided by

a gradual contraction and re-expansion in the pipe cross-sectional area. In the meantime, although
energy loss occurs as a result of sudden contraction and expansion, this loss is neglected in order to
derive the venturi equation.

Figure 1. Venturimeter

As a result of applying Bernoulli equation between two points where there is a maximum pressure
difference on the same streamline for a large number of flows, the velocity and flow rate values of the
flow can be found.
In line with this principle, the flow rate can be determined with the Venturimeter, which has a variable
cross-section flow shown in Figure 1.

• EXPERIMENT PROCEDURE

In Figure 2, the test system consists of a venturimeter or Venturi tube, a narrowing-expanding

circular section pipe, manometers placed at certain points to measure the venturimeter pressure
losses, a valve with no venturimeter outlet to adjust the flow rate, hydraulic water and pump.
 Figure 2

• EXPERIMENT

The venturimeter is connected to the hydraulic water outlet with a plastic pipe and the water is fed from
the hydraulic water tank to the pump. First, the pump is started and the hydraulic bench's inlet valve is
opened slowly. Pipe type pressure gauges vent valves are opened and the discharge valve is closed so
that all pressure gauges are filled with water. Simultaneous loading of the inlet and outlet valves to
keep the water in the pressure gauges at high traceable levels. The system air is removed by opening
the air intake taps on the pressure measurement tubes. By moving the static pressure and shaft at all
points, the bonding is adhered and not The volumetric water flow rate is calculated by measuring a
wash at the discharge valve outlet and the filling time of the water with a timer. Experiments are
repeated for different flow rates.

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