Lec 13

Ch 5: Bernoulli and Energy Equations

The Bernoulli Equation

It is an approximate relation between pressure, velocity, and elevation.

It is valid in regions of steady, incompressible flow where net frictional

forces are negligible.
A piezometer and a Pitot tube are tapped into a horizontal water pipe,
to measure static and stagnation (static 1 dynamic) pressures. For the
indicated water column heights, determine the velocity at the center of
the pipe.

GENERAL ENERGY EQUATION

The tank shown in the figiure is being filled with water by two one-
dimensional inlets. Air is trapped at the top of the tank. The water height
is h. (a) Find an expression for the change in water height dh/dt. (b)
Compute dh/dt if D1 = 1 cm, D2 = 3 cm, V1 = 1 m/s, V2 = 2 m/s, and At = 1
m2, assuming water at 20°C.