Pressure and its Measurement >» 2.1 FLUID PRESSURE AT A POINT Consider a small area dA in large mass of fluid. If the fluid is stationary, then the force exerted by the surrounding fluid on the area dA will always be perpendicular to the surface dA. Let dF is the force dF of = is known as the intensity of r cl this ratio is represented by p. Hence mathematically the pressure at a acting on the area dA in the normal direction. Then the rati pressure or simply pressu point ina fluid at rest is de pe aA If the force (F) is uniformly distributed over the area (A), then pressure at any point is given by F _ Force p== - A Area Forve or pressure force, ‘The units of pressure are : (i) kgf/m? and kgffem? in MKS units, (ii) Newton/m? or N/m? and N/mm? in SI units. Nim? is known as Pascal and is represented by Pa. Other commonly used units of pressure are = kPa = kilo pascal = 1000 Nim? bar = 100 kPa = 10° N/m? >» 2.2 PASCAL’S LAW It slates that the ressute OF intensity of pressure at a point is is proved as Pet dye1 fimensionsi.e., dx.dy © ———>] and ds. Consider an arbitrary fluid element of wedge shape ina fluid mass at rest as shown in Fig. 2.1, Let the width of the eleiment perpendicular to the plane of paper is unity and p,. Pye Dxet Fig.2.1 Forces ona fluid element. 36Pressure and its Measurement 37 rethe pressures or intensity Of pressure actin: % on the fa cti - panel . Then the forces acting on the element are ORB TRE ABDC aie BC reapenively: st és pressure forces normal to the surfaces. |. Pr ght of element in the vertical direction, i forces oP the faces are foyer othe face AB =p, x Area of face AB =p, dy x1 similarly foree on the face AC =p, x dx XI Farce of the face BC =p.xdsx| Weight of element = (Mass of element) x g (Volume xp x p= (ABRAE 51) pc, = density of fluid. the forces in x-direction, we have px dy x 1 = lds x 1) sin (90° - 8) = 0 p, x dvx 1=p.dsx 1 cos ® =0. where Resolvil on But from Fig. 2.1, ds cos @ z pyX dy L =p, x dy x1 or Py =P: 2.1) similarly, resolving the forces in y-direction, we get py x dx x 1 =p. x ds 1 008 (90° - 0) - AEM 5c xpxg=0 p,X dr —p,ds sino 2% x px g=0 = But ds sin @ = dx and also the element is very small and hence weight is negligible. : ply — p-x dx = 0 or Ps From equations (2.1) and (2.2), we have Pr Py =P: (2:3) The above equation shows that the pressure at any point in x, y and z directions is equal. Since the choice of fluid clement was completely arbitrary, which means the pressure at any point 's the same in all directions. 2.2) + 2.3 PRESSURE VARIATION IN A FLUID AT REST ‘The pressure at any point in a fluid at rest is obtained by the Hydro- FREE SURFACE OF FLUID Static Law which states that the rate of inerease of pressure in a the Rally downward direction must be equal to the specific weight of fluid at that point. This is proved as : Consider a small fluid element as shown in Fig. 2.2 Let 4 = Cross-sectional area of element 42 = Height of fluid element b= Pressure on face AB Zs Distu sment from free surface. : : The oo Distance of fluid clement from free su sgh dts baa fad one forces acting on the fluid element are : = cite oe id clement = Density site. For equilibrium of fy 3. Weight of fluid clement AD are equal and oppos i faces BC and 4, Pressure forces on sui element, we have ap ) x (AA x AZ) =0 -(p+2az| d+ pxe BA (o+% par pba- 22 azaaspxgxAAxZ =0 on 7 P 45 e OB ~ Fz AEOA + p xg x AAAZ =O or @azaa=pxgx saz or 2 = px [eancelting AAAZ on both sides] az az op e ii Pepmpe “px ADA) az pxgow (sp where w= Weight density of fluid, Eavation (24) states that rate of increase of pressure in a vertical direction is equal to weigh density of the fluid at that point. This is Hydrostatic Law, By integrating the above equation (2.4) for liquids, we get Sap = Inez - or P=peZ 03 herp is the pressure above atmospheric pressure and Z is ihe height of the point from fre From equation (2.5), we have Z= —P_ pxe (2.8) Here Z is called pressure head, Problem 2.1 A iydrauilic press has ic press has @ ram of 30 em diameter and i Plunger of 4.5 Find the weight lifted by the hydraulic press when ‘he force applied at the plunger is so (Aone Z ris Solution. Given : 500 N. Dia. of ram, D=3%om=03 m Dia. of plunger, @=45 ems 0.045 m Force on plunger, F=500N Find weight lifted # Area of ram, Area of plunger,Force on plunger F509 : = "area of plunger ~ a ~ 09455 Ném?. ‘ to Pascal's law, the intensit Ba Y Of pressure wi wansmitted in all direct), will be equally tons. Hence the pressure city athe Fam = 20 Fig. 23 Porso = 314465.4 Nim? e But pressure intensity at cam =—Weight ow ow A ‘Area of ram ~ A = Gyogg Nim 07068 w pi06s = 314465.4 s teem = 314465.4 %.07068 = 22222 N = 22.222 KN, Ans. Kole 2.2 A hydraulic press has a ram of 20 em diameter and r is soe for lifting a Weight of 30 KN. Find the force requited atthe olange ee kame His Solution. Given : Dia, of ram, D=20cm=02m Area of ram, A= x B= Fear =0034 im bia, of plunger d=3em=003.m Area of plunger, as 403)" = 7.068 x 1074 Weight lifted, W= 30 KN = 30 x 1000 N = 30000 N. See Fig. 2.3. Fe e Pressure intensity developed due to plunger = a =e. By Pascal’s Law, this pressure is transmitted equally in all directions F Hence pressure transmitted at the ram = — Force acting on ram = Pressure intensity x Area of ram . F Fx 0314 = A 7068x107 But force: acting on ram = Weight lifted = 30000 N one 30000 = 5968 x10 ig i p= 30000 1068210 = 675.2 N. Ans. i - 0314 Problem 2.3. Catcuiue she pressure due to a column d(C) mercury of sp, gr. 13.6. Take density of water P Solution. Given : | Height of tiquid column, Z=03 m!' of 0.3 of (a) water, (b) an oil of sp. gr. 08, = 1000 kg/ur’.a ae Is yiwew vy ean = pat p = 1000 kg/m* p=pgZ = 1000 x 981 x 0.3 = 2943 Nim? = 2943 jem? = 0.2943 Nrem*, Ans. ‘The pressure at any point im (4) For water. 1 of sp. gr. 0.8, ae ; : coe *aion Ltd ‘ve know that the density of a fluid is equal to specific gravity of fig multiplied by density of water. Density of oil. (Po = Density of ai py = Sp. gt. of oil x Density of water 20.8 x p = 0.8 x 1000 = 800 kg/m” Now pressure, P=PyXxgxZ N 2354.4 = N = 800. 9,81 %0.3 = ae a 10* cm* 54.4 = 02384 Ans. em’ (ce) For mercury. sp. gr. = 13.6 Krom cquiation (1.1) we know that the density of a fluid is equal to specific gravity of fluid multiplied by density of water +, Density of mercury, P, = Specific gravity of mercury x Density of water = 13.6 1000 = 13600 kg/m? be ~ P=PyXBxZ = 13600 % 9.81 %0.3 = 40025 = 40025 t 107 TArroblem 2.4 The pressure intensity at a point in a ‘fluid is given 3.924 Nycm?. Find the corte sponding height of fluid whert-the fluid is :a).water, and (b) oil of sp. gr. 0.9. Solution. Given : =4.002 = Ans Pressure-intensity, The corresponding height, Z, of the fluid is given by equation (2.6) as Z= pxg (e) For water, P= 1000 kg/m? ee z= —P_ _ 3924x10" ' Pxs > 1000xdg7 = 4M Of water. Ans. 4b) For oil, sp. gr =09 . Density of oil Pa = 0,9 x 1000 = 900 ken? = 3924 104 Poxe 900x981 ~ 44 m of oil, Ans,Ln 2.5 Angil Of 8p. gr. 0.9 is containeay probli sponding Reight Of Water ar the Wfessureand its Measurement | Ntcineddin a ve Measurement 44 vel. At a pi j we ‘ouution- Given : Point, [SPP the height of oil is 40 m. Find gpg oF Sy=0.9 peightof oll. Zy= 40m sity of oil, Po= Sp. gr. of oj DensilY 0 = SP. gr. of oil x Density of water = 0.9 x 1000 = 900 kefm* Intensity of pressure, P= Po 8% Zy= 900 x 9.81 x 49 SN m _ Corresponding height of water = Pp 1 problem 2.6 An open tank contains water upy depth of 1 m. Find the pressure intensity (i) a of the tak. Solution. Given : Height of water. Height of oil, Sp. sr. of oil, Density of water, Density of oil, Pressure intensity at any point () At interface, ie., at A (i) At the bottom, ie., at B p= poX ey + Pi X 8X Z, = 900 X9.81 x 1.0 + 1000. 9.81.20 T Piston when : (a) = $829 + 19620 = 28449 N/m? = _ 4 one Prbtem 2.7 The diameters of a small piston and a large piston of a hydraulic jack ate 3 cm and 00m respectively. A force of 80 N is applied on the ae Density of water x g = 200 98140 1000x581 ~ 2-9 X40 = 36 m of water, Ans. 10 4 depth of 2 mand above it an oil of sp. gr. 0.9 for H the interface of the two liquids, and (ii) at the bottant Z=im 1.0 Z=1m Pp, = 1000 ke/m? : P2= Sp. gr. of oil x Density of water L = 0.9 x 1000 = 900 kg/m? given by P=PXgxZ Fig. 24 P=P.Xgx lO = 900 x 9.81 x 1.0 = 9929 N= 882° _ 0.8829 Nicem?. Ans. nm 10 ee Nicm?= 2.8449 N/em?. Ans. 10 small piston. Find the load lifted by the large the pistons are at the same level. 1) smal piston’ i large piston. piston’ is 40 exit above the large pis : « desity ofthe liquid in the jack is given a7 7000 kg/m’. lution. Given ; Pia oP small piston, ° Atea of small piston, d=3cm ke m po x gj = 7.068 cm a Gag ee[42 Fluid Mechanic Dia, of large piston, ‘Area of larger piston, Force on small piston, Let the load lifted (@) When the pistons are at the same level Pressure intensity on small piston a 7.068 ‘on the large piston. “This is wansmitied equally Pressure intensity on the large piston 80 1.068 | = Pressure x Area a) x 78.54 N = 888.96 N. Ans. Force on the large piston (6) When the small piston is 40 em above the large piston Pressure intensity on the small piston 2. Pressure intensity at section A~ A = © 4 Pressure intensity due to height of 40 cm of liquid. : ty due to 40 cm of liquid =pxgx d= 1000 x9.81 x 0.4 Nim? = 0 ae X40. Nem? = 03924 Nécm? Pressure intensity at section 80 0.3924 i068 * °°? 32 + 0.3924 = 11.71 N/em* Pressure intensity transmitted to the large piston = 11.71 Nécm? Force on the large piston = Pressure x Area of the large piston 1.71 x A= LL71 X 78.54 = 919.7 N, But pressure inter LLL ELA Fig. 2.6 A-A= > 2.4 ABSOLUTE. GAUGE, ATMOSPHERIC AND VACUUM PRESSURES 4 Ws Pests ona fluid is measured in two different systems, In one system, it is measured abo the absolute zero or complete vacuum and it is called the absolute pressure and in other syste Beseue ir eared above the atmospheric pressure-and it is called, gauge pressure. Thus : e lute pressure is defined as ; sured with referer : ‘ie S the pcsetm which is measured with reference to absolut 2. Gauge pressure is defined as the pressure which is measured with the help of ut measuring instrument, in which the-atmospheric pressure is taken as datum, Th Sori Fie et sure on the scale is marked as zero. i See e|e apematically um pressure is defi P 5 vac ined as the preg. “essulreand its Measurement 43 jow the atmospheric pressure, re wl ship between the absolute pre +, gauze pressure and vacuum pressure sit in Fig: 2.7- a a : GAUGE re PRESSURE # ATMOSPHERIC RESSURE jy Absolute pressure UP anospheric pressure + Gauge pressure Pan= Pau +P, Vacuum pressure mosphetic pressure ~ Absolute press al i ure. UTE ZERO PRESSURE ave) The almospherie pressure at sea level i Oe ea tleionsip bereen {uns unis it s equal to 1.033 kgtlem?, SEIS [6013 ad oe 0.13 Net mel ai Ine i i. (ii) The ole Pressure head is 760 mm of mercury or 10. li : hh . or 10.33, propio 28 | What are the gutige pressure and absolute prev hes surface of aliquid having a density of 1.53 x 10° kg/m! ite ees 28m of mercury ? The specifie gravity of mercury is 13. Bid doe face: niece . water = 1000 kg/nr (AM.LE., Summer 1986) VACUUM PRESSURE = ABSOLUTE PRESSURE. auge m below the free Solution. Given : Depth of liquid, Zj=3m Density of liquid, Pp) = 1.53 x 10° kgm? Atmospheri¢ pressure head, Zy = 750 mm of Hg : in = 0.75 mof Hg Atmospheric pressure, Paws = Po ® 8 ® Zo = Po = Density of Hg = Sp. gr. of mercury x Density of water = 13.6 x 1000 kg/m* 2,= Pressure head in terms of mercury. Pam = (13.6 x 1000) x 9.81 x 0.75 Nim? (eZ) = 0.75) Phesea 3 . 190062 N/m* re at a point, which is at a depth of 3 m from the free-surface of the liquid is given by. p=pixexd i 1.53 x 1000) x 9.81% 3 =45028 Nim? Ss = 45028 Ném®. Ans = Gauge pressure + Atmospheric pressure = 45028 + 100062 = 148050 N/m?, Ans, : Gauge pressure, ‘OW absolute pressure ba ‘5 MEASUREMENT OF PRESSURE following devices : 2, Mechanical Gauges. ng the pressure ined as the devices used for measun me of another column of the fluid. They The Lh bressure of a fluid is measured by the 24g, nometers ; * api, Nanometers. Manometers are defi ina fui : 5 A agg fest ted by balancing the column of fluid by the saiSE gee ee ee [44 FluidMechanics paces. Aa (b) Differential Manometers. 4 ae (a) Simple Manometers igh uges are defined as tl =f es used | .5.2 Mechanical Gauges. ; seal welaht et ea in pressure by balancing t! the spring or on chanical pressure gauges are : ' ae eee gauge. (6) Bourdon tube lait 2 , sul ge. (c) Dead-weight pressure gauge, and (d) Bellows presi | Mechanical gal he fluid column by > 2.6 SIMPLE MANOMETERS of its ends connected to a point whey consists of a glass tube having one A simple manometer consists of a g! Se ee gare a | pressure is to be measured and other end remains open (o manometers are 1. Piezometer, 2. U-tube Manometer, and 3. Single Columa Manometer. 2.6.1 Piezometer. It is the simplest form of manometer used for measuring gauge pressures. One end of this manometer is connected to the point where pressure is to be measured and other end is open to the atmosphere as shown in Fig. 2.8. The rise of liquid gives the pressure head at that point. If ata point A, the height of liquid say water is fin piezometer tube. then pressure at A N =Pxgxh Fig.2.8 Piezometer. 2.6.2 U-tube Manometer. 11 consists of glass tube bent in U-shape, one end of whichis connected to a point at which pressure is to be measured and other end remains open to th atmosphere as shown in Fig, 2.9, The tube generally contains mercury or any other liquid whos specific gravity is greater than the specific gravity of the liquid whose pressure is to be measured. (a) For gauge pressure (0) For vacuum pressure Fig.2.9 U-tube Manometer, (a) For Gauge Pressure. Let B j i i aio Fee re a ure. Let B is the point at lee Pressure is to be measured, whose value is Let Height of light liquid above the datum line = Height of heavy liquid above the datum line Sp. gr. of light liquid Density of light liquid Sp. er. of heavy liquid Density of heavy liquid = 1000 x S, 1000 x 5,——— Pressure and its Measurement As the pressure is the same for the horizontal sur facshHane aa dia inthe let colurnn and in uke 1 Surface. Hence pressure above the horizontal datum eht col essure above AA in the left eahion, umn of U-tube Manometer should be same. "1 ight c +PiX exh, , pressure above AA in the right column 1 q Ay Hence equating the Wo pressures py with ou hy aad a Vs a 4 f P= (Pygh, = py xg x Ay). > «(2.7) ()) For Vacuum Pressure. For measuring yac manometer will be as shown in Fig, 2.9 (6), Then Pressure above A-4 in the left column Pressure head in the right column above 4-4 ‘ 1 Posy + Pgh, + p=0 L , ; \ P= ~(DaBhz + pighy) a) Problem 2.9 The right limb of « simpte U-tube manometer containing mercury is open to the atmosphere while the left limb is connected to a pipe in which a fluid of sp. gr. 0.9 is flowing. The centre of the pipe is 12 cm below the level of mercury im the right limb. Find the pressure of fluid in the pipe if the difference of mercury level in the two limbs is 20.cm. Solution. Given : Sp. gr. of fluid, $,=09 Density of fluid, = S, x 1000 = 0.9 x 1000 = 900 kg/m? Sp. gt. of mercury, 13.6 3.6 x 1000 kg/m? 20m = 0.2m 10 — 12 = 8 em = 0.08 m uum pressure, the level of the heavy liquid in the ably + Pag, + p &. Density of mercury, ifference of mercury level eight of fluid from A-A, t p= Pressure of fluid in pipe nating the pressure above A-A, we get P+ pigh; = Pash Fig 210 p +900 x 9.81 x 0.08 = 13.6 x 1000 x 9.81 x .2 = 13.6 x 1000 x 9.81 X.2 - 900 x 9.81 x 0.08 683 — 706 = 25977 Nim? = 2.597 N/em®. Ans. Problem 2.10 A simple U-tube manometer containing mercury és connected ra a pipe fluid of sp. er. 0.8 and having vacuum pressure is flowing, The other end of the manometer is open ta atmosphere. Find the vacuum pressure in pipe, if the difference of mercury level in the nwo limbs is 40 cm and the height of fluid in the Left from the centre of pipe is 15 em below. Solution, Given : or; nr al P Sp. gr. of fluid, 0.8 Sp. gf. of mercury, ins Density of fluid, py = 800 py = 13.6 ¥ 1000 : n= 0.4 m. Height of liquid in left re in pipe = p, Equating pressure Density of mercury, ti Difference of mercury level, y= 40 ¢n mb, hy = 15 cm = 0.15 m, Let the pressu! “ove dawm line A-A, we get pigh>+ pight +P =p=—( Path: + Prshi) =~ [13.6 x 1000 x 9.81 x 0.4 + 800 x 9.81 x 0.15] = — [53366.4 + 1177.2) = - 54543.6 N/m? = — 5.484 Niem?, An, nometer is used to measure the pressure of waier in a pipe line, Which Problem°2.11 14 Y-Tube ma a : oie i ind is is in excess of atmospheric pressure, The right limb of the manometer contains mercury and is openy, atmosphere. The contact between water and mercury is in the left limb. Determine the pressure y water in the main line, if the difference in level af mercury in the limbs of U-tube is 10 cm and i free surface of mercury is in tevel with the centre of the pipe. If the pressure of water in pipe line reduced to 9810 Nin’, catcutate the new difference in the level of mercury, Sketch the arrangemeny (AM.LE., Winter 1939) in both cases. Solution. Given : Difference of mercury 10cm =0.1 m ‘The arrangement is shown in Fig, 2.11 (a) Let p, = (pressure of water in pipe line (i.e., at point A) ‘The points Band Clie on the same horizontal line, Hence pressure at B should be equal to pressure at C. But pressure at B = Pressure at A + Pressure due to 10 cm (or 0.1 m) of water =Patpxgxa = 1000 kj and f= 0.1 m Pa + 1000 x 9,81 x 0.1 “ Pa + 981, Nim? wld) Pressure at C= Pressure at D + Pressure due to 10 cm of mercury O+ py xg Xhy Where pj for mercury = 13.6 x 1000 kg/m? and fy = 10 cm = 0.1 m Pressure at C = 0+ (13.6 x 1000) x 9.81 x 0.1 1341.6 N wail) But pressure at B is equal to pressure at C. Hence equating the equa- tions (7) and (ii), we get Py + 981 = 13341.6 Fig. 2.11 (a) Py = 1334.6 - 981 = 123606 N vme, Tind Part Given, p, = 9810 Nim? cage OBO Yn anny level. The arrangement is shown in Fig. 2.11 (6). tn this case te Pressure at A is 9810 Nim? which is less than the 12360.6 N/m?, Hence mercury in left limb wil se ‘The rise of mercury in lett limb will be equal to the fall ‘of mercury in right limb as the total volume of mercury remains same. Let x = Rise of mercury in left limb in cm Then fall of mercury in right limb = The points 8, C and D show the initial conditions whereas points 8, C* and D* show the final cond iti“The pressure at B* = Pressure at C= Pressure and its Measurement 47 pressure at A + Pressure due t0 (10 — x) cm of ‘water of = Pressure at D* + Pressure due to : (10 ~ 22) cm of mercury pat PrX 8% 1 = Pp* * D2 Xe x hy 10-x 1000 x 9.81 x( } 1910+ 100 or 0 + (13.6 x-1000) x 9.81 x (8) Dividing by 9.81, we get 1000 + 100 - 10x = 1360-272 or ta 272x — 10x = 1360~ 1100 a 262x = 260 a x= 2 0.992 om 262° Fig. 2.11 (b) - |) New difference of mercury = 10- 2x cm =10—2 x 0.992 = 8.016 cm. Ans. raving its outlet at A to which a U-tube manometer he figure shows when the vessel is empty. Find the (AMLLE., Winter 1975) 4 2M Problem 2.12 Fig. 2.12 shows a conical vessel ht isconnected. The reading of the manometer given int reading ofthe manometer when the vessel is completely filled with water. ‘Solution, Vessel is empty. Given Difference of mercury level hy = 200m Let 4, = Height of water above X-X Sp. graof mercury, $= 13.6 : “ Sp. gr..of water, 5,=1.0 4 Density of mercury, p= 13.6 x 1000 ij Density of water, py = 1000 Bquating the pressure above datum Tine X-%, we have | pa xg X hg = Pi x 8% oe = 13.6 x 1000 x 9.81 x 0.2 1000 x 9.81 hy hy 2.72 m of walle ais i water, Vessel is full cf water. When vessel is full of i ae gs com, a | ease and merch ops down in the fy em. Now rem as shown in ight limb be. right lim vs tine is 2-2. Equating the pressure Dressure in the right limb will inc the datum distance through which mercury & SRY will rise in she left by a distance ? fethe datum line Z-Z. : Pressure in left timb = Pressure in right limb 13.6 x 1000 x 9.81 x (0.2 + 29/109) ogy x Grint i100)48 Fluid Mechanics | of 13.6 x (0.2 + 2y/100) = (3 + 2.72 + y/100) (Cc fy = 2.72 em) or 2.72 + 27.2y/100 = 3 + 2,72 + y/100 or (Q7.2y — y100 = 3.0 or 26.2y =3 x 100 = 300 y= 3 21145 em 262 t The difference of mercury level in two limbs tat = (20 + 2y) cm of mercury xf fon =204+2x NAS = 2042290 2— = 42,90 cm of mercury :. Reading of manometer = 42.90 em. Ans. Problem 2.13. A pressure gauge consists of two cylindrical bulbs B and C each of 10 sq. cin eros, sectional area, which are connected by a U-tube with vertical limbs each of 0.25 sq. cm cros, sectional area. A red liquid of specific gravity 0.9 is filled into C and clear water is filled into B, ty surface of separation being in the limb attached to C. Find the displacement of the suiface y separation when the pressure on the surface in C is greater than that in B by an amount equal t0 lcm head of water. (AMLE., Summer, 197) ‘Solution. Given : Area of each bulb B and C, A= 10cm? Area of cach vertical limb, a=0.25 em? Sp. gr. of red liquid =0.9 +. Its density = 900 kg/m? Let X-X = Initial separation level hc = Height of red liquid above X-X hig = Height of water above X-X Pressure above X-X in the left limb = 1000 x 9.81 * hy Pressure above X-X in the right limb = 900 x 9.81 x hc Equating ‘the two pressure, we get 1000 x 9.81 x tty = 900 x 9.81 x he o hy = 09 hy. eli) __ When the pressure’ head over the surface in C is increased by | cm of water, let the separation level falls by an amount equakto Z. Then ¥-¥ becomes the fimal separation level. : Now fall in surface level of C multipli : iplied by cross- sectional ie of bulb © must be equal to the fall in i ; ; Sess ses ion level multiplied. by cross-sectional area of . Fall in surface level of C ‘SEPARATION LEVELee Pressure and its Measurement 49 130 fall 1 surface level of C A = Rise in surface level of B z 40 pressure of E.cm (or 0.01 m) of water = pg = 1000 x 9.81 x 0.01= 98.1 Nim? Z et Consider final separation level Y-¥ presure above ¥-Y inthe left mb = 1000 x 9.81 (z+a+2) presure above ¥-Y in the right Kimby = 900 x oai(z+i.-Z) +98.1 quating the (wo pressure, we get Zz z 1000 x 9.81 (z+m +] =(z+he-Z) 900 x 9.81 + 98.1 pividing by 9.81, We get “ Zz Zz 1000 (Z+h, +4) =900( Z+he-— (z in) 900 (+e +10 os Z z i by 1000, iL h — i —— A Dividing by 1000, we get Z+ lig + 09(Z+he 2) +001 But from equation (i), = 09 he . 39Z Z+0.9 het 2% «0.9 +0.9 c+ 0.01 or 39 y 97+ .01 or =O! “ 41-35: = 01 or 2("> ) z= 10%0.01 _ 0.0678 m = 6.78 em. Ans. 2.6.3 Single Column Manometer. Single column manomter is 2 modified form of a Usube manometer in whieh a reservoir, having a large cross-sectional area (about 100 times) as compared to the area of the tube is connected to one of the limbs (say left limb) of the manometer as shown in Fig..2.15. Due to large cross-sectional area of the reservoir, for any variation in pressure, the change in the liquid level in the reservoir ‘will be very small which may be neglected and hence the Pressure is given by the height of liquid in the other limb. The other limb may be vertical or inclined. ‘Thus there are two types of single column manometer 25 : ; |. Vertical Singte Column Manometer. 2. Inclined Single Column Manometer. '. Vertical n Manometer ical Single Colum! fhe datum line in the reservoir Fig, 2.15 shows i umn manometer. Let X-X be t __Fig. 2.15 shows the vertical single colt é i ‘din the right limb of the manometer, when itis not connected to the pipe: When the manometer isconnected to the pipe, due to high pressure at A, the heavy liquid in the reservoir will be Puig downward and will rise in the right limb. Let Af = Fall of heavy liquid in reservoir hy = Rise of heavy liquid in right limb A, ‘ight of centre of pipe above X-X Pa = Pressure at A, which is to be measured A = Cross-sectional area of the reservoir @.= Cross-sectional area of the right limb 5, = Sp. gr. of liquid in pipe Sipe Bt ot Ney Bai In ereeie ae gt Fig. 245 Vertical single coliemn P, = Density of liquid in pipe eae. P2 = Density of liquid in reservoir Fall of heavy liquid in reservoir will cause a rise of heavy liquid level in the right limb. . Ax Ah=axh, axh, Ah = Ste li Now consider the datum line ¥-¥ as shown in Fig, 2.15. Then pressure in the right limb above ¥.), =P. Xe (Ah + hy) Pressure in the left limb above ¥-¥ = p, x g x (Ah + hy) + py Equating these pressures, we have PoX gx (hh + hr) =p x Bx (AA + hy) + Dy or Pa = Pag (Alt + hy) — pyelAh + h,) = Ahlpse - pig + hpre ~ hpig But from equation (i), Ape Xie A _ aX hy Pas 4 P28 PiBl+ hyprg ~ hype (29) As the area A is very large as compared toa, he iio & » hence ratio a becomes very small and can be neglected, Then Py = MPog ~ hype (2.10) From equation (2.10), itis clear that as hy is known and hence by knowing A, or rise of heavy liquid in the tight limb, the pressure at A’can be calculated, 2. Inclined Single Column Manometer Fig, 2.16 shows the inclined single column ma - eter. This manometer is more sensitive. Due to inch tion the distance moved by the heavy liquid in the right limb will be more. Fig.2.16 Inclined si ‘single column manometer,Length of he : 1d: th of heavy liquid moved in ign ‘ure aiid its Measurement 51 @ = Inclination of right ji hy = Vertical rise of ey sien Second equation (2-10), the pressure at 4 Pa = hop2e — npg. absmting the valve off, We got Pa = sin OX Pog - hypyg. 244 A single column manometer is 4 le ei ib coi sof) 17, a cited fe s vjownin Fig. 2.17. Find the pressure inthe pipe ifthe os a Hawi of sp. gr. 0.9 ir es times the area wo ir iie ube for the manometer reading shown in Fig, 2.17. The specific of i gravity of mercury is 13.6. b from x-X in right timb from X-X = Lx sin @ =Lx sin of equion. Given : sp.gr-of liquid in pipe, 5,=09 , Density Py) = 900 kein? sp. gr-of heavy liquid, 3, = 13.6 Density. Pa = 13.6 x 1000 Area of reservoir _ A mci aoe rea of rightlimb a Height of liquid, y= 20cm=02m ~ Rise of mercury in right limb, fy=40cm=04m Fee Lt Pa = Pressure in pipe Using equation (2.9), we get Pa= a haying — igh + haps 1 : = iw x 0.4[13.6 x 1000 x 9.81 — 900 9.81] + 0.4 x 13.6 x 1000 9.81 — 0.2 x 900 x 9.81 4 —— [133416 — 8829] + 53366.4 — 1765.8 100 = 533,664'4 §3366.4 = 1765:8 Nien? = 52134 Nim? = 5.28 Niem?, Ans.. > 2.7 DIFFERENTIAL MANOMETERS ices used for measuring the : pes. A differential manometer consist of Pree cted to te points, whose difference of ential manometers are : difference of pressures between U-tube, contain- Differential manometers are the de pressure is t0 be phe: in a pipe or in two different ™eagu avy liquid, whose two ends are ; ro. Most commonly types of diffe 2I tube differential manometer and 7 Inverted U-tube differential manometer. i .I treube Differential Manometer. Fig. 218 shows “aah type. the differential: manometers* (a)Two pipes at different levels: (b) A and 8 are at the same ievel Fig.2.18 U-tube differential manometers. Fig. 2.18 (a). Let the two points A and B are at different level and also contains liquids of differey, sp. gr. These points are connected to the U-tube differential manometer. Let the pressure at A and 5 are p, and pry. Let k= Difference of mercury level in the U-tube. 9 = Distance of the centre of B, from the mercury level in the right limb. x= Distance of the centre of A, from the mercury level in the right limb. P.= Density of liquid at A. P2 = Density of liquid at B. 0, = Detisity of heavy liquid or mercury. ‘Taking datum Jine:at X-X, Pressure above X-X in the left limb = pyg(/t-+ x) + py where py = pressure at A, Pressure above X-X in the right limb =p, x gx h+ p,Xexy4 py where py = Pressure at B. Equating the two pressure, we have Pigth + x) + Py =P_eX GX A+ Pogy + py ier Pa~Pa=OeX gh + pogy ~pigth + x) =hX £(P,— Py) + prgy — piex +=(2.12) Difference of pressure at A and B= h x s(p,— pi) + pagy ~ pyex ae Fig. 2.18 (6). A and 2 are at the same level and cont tains the same liquid of densi Pressure above X-X in right fi en mb = P_Xe x A+ DX gx x4 py Pressure above X-X im left limb =p, x g x(k +39 4 p, Equating the two pressure PX BXN4 PRE Py = Dix gx (4x) + py Pas Pa= Py Exh + Digx — piel x) a (ck 215 A pipe contains an oif of sp. gr. 0.9, i points A and B shows a differenenn, orl P. & A differential manometer connected at the two fe wy level as 15 tra. Find the difference of pressure at thtpa, a zen ve ———Sneanditenteasrienent 53] gp. 2h EO S,=0.9 ad 1 pitfeence im mereury level, y= 45 64) 9 IY By = 09 > 1000 = 900 kg! gp. gr of mercury. Se 136 50.15 m te toes ‘The difference of pressure is given by equation c 13.6 & 1000 kg/m? 2.13) PA-Pa= 8 h(p,— 6) = 9.81 x 05 Btn 15 (13600 — 900) = 18688 N/m. poem 2.18.4 dierent manometer is connected at the p Dae ne showt in Fig. 219. The pipe A contains a tiquid of sp. gr. = 13 whate cin oes naka Pipe B contains a liquid of |The pressures at A sp. gh = 8 as and B are 1 keffem? : Soprence in mercury level in the differential hee ahd 1.80 kgffem? respectively. Find the Spor 15 BST gtr 0" 9.81 Nim* (2 1 kgf = Solution. Given Pa T ‘Sp. 910.9 Pressure at B, Pp ='1.8'ketfem? i £0 ph % Sp. gr. of liquid at A, S) = 1.5 8 x 10° kgfim? i sp. gr of liquid at B, 5, 8x10" 9.81 Nim? (+: kof =9.81N) ™ Density of mercury 3.6 x 1000 kefm* Taking X-X as davim line Fig. 2.19 Pressure above X-X in the left limb: 3.6 x 1000 x 9.81 x A+ 1500 9.81 «(2 +3) + py 3.6°% 1000 x 9.81 x A + 7500 x 9,81 +°9.81 x 10" or Pressure at A, Pa= | kgffem’ = 1 x 10° kptfm? 81. Ny Pressure above X-X in the right limb = 900 x 9.81 x (+2) + Pp = 900 X 9.81 % (+2) +18 x 10° 9.81 Equating the two pressure, 13.6 x 1000 x 9.81h +°7500 = 9.81 + 9.81 x 10" = 900 x 9.81 % (+2) + 18 x 10° 9.81 Uividing by 1000 x 9.81, we get . 13.6h + 7.5 +10 = (h +20) x9 +18 Oh + 1.8 4 18= 0.98 +198 % 13.6h + 17.5 * (13.6 0.9 = 19.8 - 17.5 of 12.7h= 23 pe 23, = 0181 m= 18.41 em, Ans. 127 ‘i connected at the two points A and B as shown in Problem Rose, ‘ 2.17 A differential manometer is Fig.2.20. At B air i aire Teo lcm? (abs), find the absolute pressure at 4. Solution, Given : ; a Air pressure at B= 9.81 Nlem ch py 29.81 8 10% Nim?54 Fluid Mechanics Density of oil =0.9 x 1000 Soe keh Density of mercury = 13.6 x 1000 Let the pressure at A is pa Taking datum iine at XX -X im the right limb . Pressure above X-X in ee 1900 x 9.81 x 0.64 Pe i = 5886 + 98100 = 103986 oh oF X-X in the left limb Sp. gr:=0.9 ota : = 13.6 x 1000 x 9.81 0.1 + 900 x x 9.81% 0.2 + Pa = 13341.6 + 1765.8 + pa i ‘MERCURY Equating the two pressure head Lu oe 103986 = 13341.6 + 1765.8 + Py © Seg 14 Pa = 103986 — 15107.4 = 88876.8 e Fig. 2.20 88876.8N = 2 = ———— = 8.887 i Pa = 88876.8 Nim i fa mat “. Absolute pressure at A = 8,887 N/em?. Ans. 2.7.2 Inverted U-tube Differential Manometer. It consists of an inverted U-tu, containing a light liquid. The two ends of the tube are connected to the points whose difference y pressure is to be measured. It is used for measuring difference of Jow pressures. Fig. 2.21 showsa invented U-tube differential manometer connected to the two points A and B. Let the pressure at Ai: more than the pressure at B. Let hy = Height of liquid in left limb below the datum line X-X hy = Height of liquid in right limb- h = Difference of light liquid p= Density of liquid at A Pp = Density of liquid at B p, = Density of light liquid Pa = Pressure at A Py = Pressure at B. Taking X-X as datum line. Then pressure in the left limb below X-X . d =py—pixexhy. Pressure in the right limb below X-X =Pa-PrXBXhy-p,Xgxh Equating the two pressure a PA-PLXBX My = Pp Pr X EX hg— px EXA Pa~Pa=PiX exh, -p)x exh, Problem 2.18 Water is flowis 1= PaX 8% lly ~ P, x g xh. 2. mre oa Wh on eed . Br. 0. ‘cted. The pressure head in the pipe Aj i Pipe A is 2 in of watt find the pressure in the pipe B for the T readin; own in Fig, 2.2 i fo manometer readings as shown in Fig. 2.22. Pressure head at A= 4 cam of water of water Pa=PX 8x2 = 1000 x 9.81 x 2 = 19620 Nim? Taking X-% as datum line, imb = p,— : Fig. 2.22 shows the arrangement Pressure below X-X in the left liPressureand ite M ea 16677 Nf? surement 55) in the right limb oe Gare 981% Oiticaaa se = =Pq~ 981 ~ 941.76 =p ee ts gquaing te HO PESSUTE, we get 1922.16 16677 = py ~ 1922.76 Dy = 16677 + 199 ‘s Pa + 1923.76 = 18590,76 Nim? z Pa = 1.8599 Niem?, Ang, problem 2.19 In Fig. 2.23. an inverted aif Fig.2.22 Verential manometer is connected a yey water. The fluid in man te ol Wo pipes A and B high convey werrer. nometer is oil of sp. gr pipes A and i ie. fird the pressure difference benecen a ae 8. For the manomeier readings shown solution. Given : sp. ge of oil =08 . p,= 800 kgm? Difference of oil in the two limbs = (30 + 20) ~ 30 = 20 om ‘Taking datum line at X-X Pressure in the left limb below X=X ‘ = py ~ 1000 x 9.81 x0 = py ~ 2943 imb below X-X = Py — 1000 x 9.81 x 0.3 - 800 x 9.81 x 0.2 = py — 2943 ~ 1569.6 = py - 4512.6 Pressure in the right Equating the two pressure py ~ 2943 = py — 4512.6 » ‘ Dp - Pp = 4512.6 — 2943 = 1569.6 Nim?*, Ans. Prolem 2.20. Fine out the ifferental reading.‘ fn inverted U-tube maniometer conning of ‘etic gravity 0.7 as the manometric fluid when connected across pipes A and B as s : is ic fluid. Pipes A below, conveying liquids of specific gravities 1.2 and 1.0 and inwisite wi gouache ipes Bare located ar the same level and assume the pressures at A an (AM ‘Winter, 1985) Sp. 9207 Solution. Given : 5 iy Ng 224 shows the arrangement. Taking X-%'as datum fing. fe eat let pax Pressure at A c sp io Py = Pressure at B Deity of iquid in pipe A = Sp. gr. x 1000 = 1.2.x 1000, Sp. oc "21200 ke/m? i 3 Dg 900 = 1000 ke/m “SY OF liquid in pipe B = lt] Lity of oil = 0.7.x 1900 =56 Fluid Mechanics _ l Now pressure below X-X in the left limb é = pa 1200 x 9.81 x 0.3 = 700 x 9.81 xh Pressure below X-X in the right limb = fig ~ 1000 x 9.81 x (h + 0.3) Equating the two pressure, we get Px ~ 1200 x 9.81 x 0.3 = 700 x 9.81 x h = pp — 1000 x 9.81 (h + 0.3) / But Pa= Po (given, . = 1200 « 9.81 x 0.3 - 700 x 9.81 x h=—- 1000 x 9.81 (h + 0.3) Dividing by 1000 x 9.81 ~1.2 0.3 -0.7h=- (h + 0.3) or 0.3 x 12 +0.7h = h + 0.3 or 0.36 -0.3 = k-0.7h = 0.3h jx 93652030 _ 0.06 030 030 ’ = 1 m= +x 100= 20cm. Ans. p75 Problem 2.21 An inverted U-tube manometer is comected to two horizontal pipes A and through which water is flowing. The vertical distance between the axes of these pipes is 30 cm. When an oil of specific gravity 0.8 is used as a gauge fluid, she vertical heights of water columns in the iw limbs of the inverted manometer (when measured from ihe respective centre lines of the pipes) a found 10 be same and equal to 35 cm. Determine the difference of pressure between the pipes (A.M.LE., Summer 19%) Solution. Given : Specific gravity of measuring liquid = 0.8 The arrangement is shown in Fig, 2.24 (a). Let py = pressure at A Py = pressure ut B, The points Cand D lie on the same horizontal line. Hence pressure at C should be equal t6 pressute at D. But pressure at C= py pg h = Pa ~ 1000 x 9.81 x (0.35) =Pa~ Pigh, ~prghy WATER 0.0m = Py— 1000 x 9.81 * (0.35) — 800 x 9, But pressure at C = pressure at D Dbst Pa ~ 1000 x 9.81 x 35 Sp. gra D A And pressure at D = Pa~ 1000 x 9.81 x 0.35 ~ 800 x 9 x0. : ee 81 x 0.3 Pa Pa = 800 x 981 x 035 = male PanPa I 2354.4 —. Ans,