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Experiment No. 1
Block: EH2
Date Performed: June 1, 2016
CRITERIA
1. The methodology and experimental set-up were described in detail.
2. The data were presented properly using tables/graphs.
3. The analysis of data and conclusions were sound and correct.
4. The theoretical equations were derived completely and used correctly.
5. The report used correct grammar & tense and presented in the proper format.
Score
Remarks:
RATING
I.
OBJECTIVES
To identify the characteristics and type of relationship between the flow rate (Q) and
II.
PROCEDURES
The flow of water beginning from the rotameter was then directed to the pipe
connecting valves C and D. These designated valves were then simultaneously unlocked
while Valve B was being closed. The water flowed towards the final chamber until it
overflows the weir. When the flow is steadied and calmed, the flowrate and height above the
weir was recorded accordingly per group. The procedure was repeated until all assigned flow
rates were accomplished.
III.
SAMPLE CALCULATION
2.5
IV.
l
1m
1 min
m
=0.417 104
min 1000l 60 s
s
2
4
6
8
m3/s
0
0.33
3
0.66
7
1.00
0
1.33
2nd Trial
H
0
lpm
15
2.5
20.5
4.5
27
31.5
6.5
8.5
m3/s
0
0.41
7
0.75
0
1.08
3
1.41
3rd Trial
H
0
lp
m
16
23
29
33
7
9
m3/s
0
0.50
0
0.83
3
1.16
7
1.50
4th Trial
H
0
lpm
17
3.5
24
5.5
30
35
7.5
9.5
m3/s
0
0.58
3
0.91
7
1.25
0
1.58
H
0
19
25
30.5
35
10
12
14
16
18
20
3
1.66
7
2.00
0
2.33
3
2.66
7
3.00
0
3.33
3
37
41.5
47.5
51.5
55.5
59
10.
5
12.
5
14.
5
16.
5
18.
5
20.
5
7
1.75
0
2.08
3
2.41
7
2.75
0
3.08
3
3.41
7
39
11
43
13
48
15
53
17
56
19
61
21
0
1.83
3
2.16
7
2.50
0
2.83
3
3.16
7
3.50
0
3
1.91
7
2.25
0
2.58
3
2.91
7
3.25
0
3.58
3
11.
5
13.
5
15.
5
17.
5
19.
5
21.
5
39
44
49
54
59
62
40
45
50.5
56
59.5
63
Note: H is expressed in millimeters and flow rates are expressed in 10-4 m3/s
The diagram shown below is a graphical representation of the Experimental Data collected from
the activity.
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Head (mm)
Flow Rate vs Head
the benchmark for future experiments. Minimizing errors could prove useful, most
especially in the graphing of the calibration curve.
From the data obtained in the process of the experiment, it is inferred from the
table above that there is a directly proportional relationship between the flow rate (Q) of
water from the rainfall apparatus and its equivalent head (H) of the water flowing from
the given rectangular weir as well. As the flow rate assigned is increased per test, the
head of the excess water pouring from the rectangular weir increased along with it. All
obtained results are consistent with what is projected on the graph of the calibration curve
with
the
equation
of
-8E-06x3
0.0012x2
0.0106x
R = 0.99851.
V.
CONCLUSIONS
After the experimentation was conducted, it was identified from the experimental
data that there is a directly proportional relationship between the height of the head (H)
of the water flowing from the weir and the flow rate (Q) within the rainfall apparatus.
This trend is particularly consistent with what is plotted in the graph of the calibration
curve that will be used for future reference in the coming experiments. Calibrating the
rectangular weir is important because it will serve as the benchmark in the future
laboratory tests. It is extremely vital that accurate and precise measurements are taken to
produce quality results in the succeeding experiments.
VI.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is advised to be as responsive as possible in watching and observing the flow
rate. Human error will always be present to some degree but minimizing it could be
helpful in collecting precise and accurate data. Secondhand opinions in reading the
increments between flow rate is suggested to achieve better data and graphs. It is advised
to wait a few seconds for the water to stabilize after each flow rate increment to reduce