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    This document provides information about determining the discharge coefficient (CD) of a Venturi meter and orifice plate using a fluid dynamics lab. It introduces the theoretical approach using Bernoulli's equation and defines the equations used to calculate theoretical and real flow rates. Technical specifications are given for the Venturi meter and orifice plate used in the lab. The document explains that plotting the graph of real flow rate versus the square root of pressure difference and taking the gradient will give the CD value for each device. The lab aims to experimentally find and compare the CD values of the Venturi meter and orifice plate.

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    This document provides information about determining the discharge coefficient (CD) of a Venturi meter and orifice plate using a fluid dynamics lab. It introduces the theoretical approach using Bernoulli's equation and defines the equations used to calculate theoretical and real flow rates. Technical specifications are given for the Venturi meter and orifice plate used in the lab. The document explains that plotting the graph of real flow rate versus the square root of pressure difference and taking the gradient will give the CD value for each device. The lab aims to experimentally find and compare the CD values of the Venturi meter and orifice plate.

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    CH 2100 Fluid Dynamics Fluid Lab 1

    Determination of CD of Venturi meter and Orifice plate

    Introduction

    Measuring the flow is a crucial aspect in the process industry. Accurate flow measurements and controls
    enable smooth and efficient operations. Numerous types of flow meters are available in the market, ranging
    from simple differential pressure devices to complex electronic transducers.

    Differential pressure devices include Venturi meter, Orifice plate and Pitot tube which are based on the
    principle of the pressure drop across the meter is proportional to the square of the flow rate. It is estimated
    that over 50% of all liquid flow measuring applications use differential type flow meters. Basically all
    differential pressure devices have two elements, one of which makes a change of kinetic energy and the
    other measures the differential pressure.

    Theoretical approach

    Bernoulli’s equation can be applied to both Venturi meter and Orifice meter
    2 2
    P1 V1 P V
    + + Z1 = 2 + 2 + Z 2
    g 2 g g 2 g

    Since the potential energy remains unchanged,

    P1 − P2 V2 − V1
    2 2

    =
    g 2g

    According to the continuity of the flow

    A1V1=A2V2

    A1
    V2 = V1
    A2

    2( P1 − P2 )
    A2

    Qtheoretical = --------------------------------------------- Equation 1
    2
    A 
    1 −  2 
     A1 

    However Q real and Q theoretical values are different.

    --------------------------------------------- Equation 2
    Q real = CD x Q theoretical
    CH 2100 Fluid Dynamics Fluid Lab 1

    Usually CD = 0.98 for venturi meter

    CD = 0.63 for orifice plate

    Equipment

    FME18 manufactured by Edibon International, Spain, is used to demonstrate Venturi meter and Orifice
    plate. The equipment consists of a Venturi meter, a Variable area flow meter and an Orifice plate.
    Furthermore the equipment is shown in the following figure.

    1. Outlet pipe
    2. Flow control valve (VCC)
    3. Orifice plate
    4. Air inlet valve ( to be connected to the hand
    pump)
    5. Variable area flow meter
    6. Eight bank manometer
    7. Venturi meter
    8. Pressure trapping

    The followings are the technical specifications of Venturi meter and Orifice plate.

    Venturi meter:

    Upstream pipe diameter = 32 mm; A1=8.04x10-4 m2

    Throat diameter =20mm; A2 =3.14x10-4 m2

    Downstream taper =210 Upstream taper = 140

    Orifice plate

    Upstream pipe diameter= 35 mm; A1=9.62x10-4 m2

    Orifice diameter=19mm; A2=2.83x10-4 m2


    CH 2100 Fluid Dynamics Fluid Lab 1

    Calculations

    From equation 1 and 2,

    2( P1 − P2 )
    A2

    Q real = CD 
    2
    A 
    1 −  2 
     A1 

    Y = m x X

    Hence the gradient of the graph between Q real and K, directly gives CD.

    ρ = 1000 kg/m3

    Note: introduce correct units to the equation


    Discussion

    1. Plot the graphs of Qactual against √∆𝑃 and calculate CD values for the orifice plate and the venturi
    meter.
    2. Compare the results of two experiments and comment on the difference of CD value obtained for
    venturi meter and orifice plate.

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