Bernoulli’s Theorem Experiment

Fluid Dynamics Lab

(Ideal Calculation Data Sheet).
1. Reading 1, Slow flowrate
Volume (Lit) 3.000
3
Volume (m ) 0.003
Average Time (min) 0.283
Time (sec) 17
Flow rate (Lit/min) 10.588
Flow rate (m3/ sec) 1.764 ×10 -4
Data Recorded at 10.6 Lit/min.

Using Bernoulli Equation Continuity Equation Difference

Cross Vib - Vic

h* = hH hi ViB = √2𝑔(ℎ − ℎ𝑖) A = 𝜋𝐷𝑖 2 / 4 Vic = QAV / Ai
section
(m) (m) (m/s) (m²) (m/s)
(m/s)

A 0.187 0.165 0.657 5.31 × 10−4 0.331 0.326

B 0.172 0.154 0.594 3.66 × 10−4 0.481 0.113

C 0.169 0.146 0.672 2.01 × 10−4 0.876 -0.204

D 0.165 0.115 0.990 3.14 × 10−4 0.561 0.429

E 0.163 0.124 0.875 3.80 × 10−4 0.463 0.412

F 0.160 0.135 0.700 5.31 × 10−4 0.331 0.369

2. Reading 2, Medium Flowrate.

Volume (Lit) 3.000
Average Time (min) 0.150
Flow rate (LPM) 20.000
 Data Recorded at 20 Lit/min.

Using Bernoulli Equation Continuity Equation Difference

Cross Vib - Vic
section
h* = hH hi A = 𝜋𝐷𝑖 2 / 4 Vic = QAV / Ai (m/s)
ViB = √2𝑔(ℎ − ℎ𝑖)
(m) (m) (m/s) (m²) (m/s)
A 0.219 0.184 0.829 5.31 × 10−4 0.628 0.201
B 0.210 0.173 0.852 3.66 × 10−4 0.911 -0.509

C 0.207 0.158 0.980 2.01 × 10−4 1.658 -0.678

D 0.200 0.091 1.462 3.14 × 10−4 1.062 0.400

E 0.196 0.125 1.393 3.80 × 10−4 0.877 0.516

F 0.186 0.145 0.804 5.31 × 10−4 0.628 0.176

3. Reading 3 (Higher Flowrate)

Volume (L) 3.000
Average Time (min) 0.117
Flow rate (LPM) 25.714
Data Recorded at 26 Lit/min.

Using Bernoulli Equation Continuity Equation Difference

Cross Vib - Vic
section
h* = hH hi ViB = A = 𝜋𝐷𝑖 2 / 4 Vic = QAV / Ai (m/s)
(m) (m) √2𝑔(ℎ − ℎ𝑖) (m²) (m/s)
(m/s)
A 0.278 0.215 1.112 5.31 × 10−4 0.808 0.304
B 0.264 0.193 1.180 3.66 × 10−4 1.172 0.008
C 0.260 0.164 1.372 2.01 × 10−4 2.134 -0.762
D 0.250 0.035 2.054 3.14 × 10−4 1.366 0.688
E 0.243 0.130 1.489 3.80 × 10−4 1.129 0.360
F 0.236 0.165 1.180 5.31 × 10−4 0.808 0.372
 CALCULATIONS
Example: Reading 1 (Q = 10.588 L/min at Manometer A)

Volume collected = 3 L

1000 L = 1m³

3.00 L = 3.00 L x 1m³

1000 L= 3.0 x 10ˉ3 m³

Flow Rate, Q = Volume collected / times collection

10.588 𝐿 1 𝑚𝑖𝑛 1 𝑚3
Q= × × 1000 𝐿
𝑚𝑖𝑛 60 𝑠
−4
= 1.76 × 10 𝑚3
For cross section A,

Velocity, ViB = √2𝑔(ℎ − ℎ𝑖)

= √2(9.81)(0.187 − 0.165) m/s

= 0.657 m/s

Area = 𝜋𝐷𝑖 2 / 4 m²

= 𝜋(0.026)2 / 4

= 5.31 × 10−4 m2

Velocity, Vic = Q/A m/s

= 1.76 × 10−4/5.31 × 10−4

= 0.331 m/s

Vib – Vic = 0.657 – 0.331 = 0.326 m/s.

Perform the same calculations for medium and high flowrate.