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OBJECTIVES:
At the end of experiment the student should be able to:
a) Identify the different parts of weighing scale and flow meter.
b) Use the platform balance and know how to read volume flow meter.
c) Know how to calibrate weighing scale.
II.
DISCUSSION OF THEORY
adding additional weights, each of the three weights can be slid along the
beam to increase their lever arm.
Volume Tanks
Tanks are used for the collection of fluid that has passed through a flow
meter being calibrated and can be used to dispense liquid through a flow
meter for calibration.
The differential pressure (DP) between two points or levels in a liquid
depends on the density (), the acceleration due to gravity (g), and the
vertical separation between the two points or levels. Therefore, in a simple
system, if one could determine the DP between the bottom of a tank
containing liquid and the surface of the liquid, the height of the liquid could
be inferred from and g. If the mean cross-sectional area of the tank were
known or could be inferred, the volume of the liquid in the tank could be
determined.
Changes in the height (and therefore volume) of the liquid could be
determined from DP measurements before and after collection or discharge
of liquid.
III.
SET-UP
IV.
APPARATUS
1. Platform scale (set of counter weights)
2. Steel tape
3. Calibrated tank
4. Water meter
5. Triple beam balance
6. Thermometer
V.
Corner Reading
(kilograms)
.30
.50
1.00
1.50
.30
.50
1.00
1.50
.30
.50
1.00
1.50
.30
.50
1.00
1.50
Center
(kg)
Average
(kg)
.15
.50
1.00
1.50
.27
.50
1.00
1.50
Computations:
Average:
@ .25 kg
Average = (.30 + .30 + .30 + .30 + .15)/5 = .27 kg
@ .50 kg
Average= (.50 + .50 + .50 + .50 + .50)/5 = .50 kg
@ 1.00 kg
Average = (1.00 + 1.00 + 1.00 + 1.00 + 1.00)/5 = 1.00 kg
@ 1.50 kg
Average = (1.50 + 1.50 + 1.50 + 1.50 + 1.50)/5 = 1.50 kg
B) Sensitivity of Platform Scale
Trial
1. Paper
2. Eraser
3. Ring
4. Guitar pick
5. Tissue
Load (grams)
1.67
0.4
1.8
1.35
0.3
Trial
6. Pen cap
7. Flash Drive
8. Candy
wrapper
9. Tooth pick
10. Ball chain
Load (grams)
3.0
1.5
0.15
0.15
1.10
Trial
s
Initial
reading
of
water
meter
Final
readin
g of
water
meter
77.641
2
77.762
9
77.680
3
77.762
9
77.680
3
77.693
0
2
3
VI.
VII.
VIII.
1.
Volume
based
on
water
meter
(m3)
Scale Volum
readin
e
g (kg) based
on
mass
(m3)
60.5
58.4
55
Cross
section
al Area
of tank
(m2)
Heig
ht of
wate
r (m)
.
366025
.
366025
.
366025
0.06
Volum
e
Based
on
water
level
(m3)
0.05
5
0.04
OBSERVATION
CONCLUSION
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Discuss how heavy loads like ten wheeler trucks are weigh.
Trucks are weighed by driving them onto metal roadways called
weighbridges, which are supported by hydraulic rams. The heavier the
truck, the greater the force on the rams and the harder they have to
push upward to balance the truck's weight exactly. You can calculate
the truck's weight from the hydraulic pressure of the rams. If you know
the truck's curb weight (kerb weight or unladen weight), which is often
painted on the side of the vehicle, you can easily calculate the weight
of its cargo by subtraction.
The motion of the disk is guided by two half balls mounted upon
it, and with each complete revolution a fixed volume of water
passes through. The circular motion of the upper end of the disk
shaft operates the counting gears.
b. Rotary displacement meter
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
impeller and the casing. As the impeller reaches the horizontal position
the measured quantity of gas is contained between the impeller and
case wall. The gas discharges through to the outlet, as the impeller
continues to turn.
c. Revolving drum condensate meter
OPERATION PRINCIPLE
REFERENCES:
Baker, R. C. (2000). Flow Measurement Handbook: Industrial Designs,
Operating Principles, Performances and Applications. New York, USA:
Cambridge University Press.
Bishop, R.H. (2002). The Mechatronics Handbook, Second Edition. Boca
Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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