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Derived using
1) Conservation of
momentum
2) Energy Equation
Bernoulli equation,
2 2
Limitations on the Use of the Bernoulli Equation
1. Steady flow
2. Frictionless flow
3. No shaft work
4. Incompressible flow
5. No heat transfer
6. Flow along a streamline
2
2
2
Pressure Head
Velocity head
Elevation head
5–5 ■ APPLICATIONS OF THE BERNOULLI EQUATION
1. Steady flow
2. Frictionless flow
3. No shaft work
4. Incompressible flow
5. No heat transfer
6. Flow along a streamline
Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL)
Energy Grade Line (EGL)
Graphical representation of Mechanical Energy
5–40 A Pitot-static probe is used to measure the
velocity of an aircraft flying at 3000 m. If the
differential pressure reading is 3 kPa, determine
the velocity of the aircraft.