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    The document describes a lab experiment on calibrating a Pitot tube to measure air velocity. A Pitot tube consists of a bent tube that measures the fluid velocity where it is placed by the difference in fluid pressure at its openings. The experiment involves taking pressure readings at the Pitot tube for different air velocities measured by an anemometer, calculating theoretical velocities, and determining the Pitot tube coefficient by plotting a graph of velocity versus pressure head. Precautions are listed such as avoiding overloading the blower and properly grounding instruments.

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    The document describes a lab experiment on calibrating a Pitot tube to measure air velocity. A Pitot tube consists of a bent tube that measures the fluid velocity where it is placed by the difference in fluid pressure at its openings. The experiment involves taking pressure readings at the Pitot tube for different air velocities measured by an anemometer, calculating theoretical velocities, and determining the Pitot tube coefficient by plotting a graph of velocity versus pressure head. Precautions are listed such as avoiding overloading the blower and properly grounding instruments.

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    FLUID MECHANICS - I

    LAB SUBJECT CODE: CE-405


    DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

    PITOT TUBE
    Objective:- Calibration of Pitot tube and measurement of air velocity.

    Apparatus Required:

    1. Pitot tube setup


    2. Meter scale
    3. Stop watch
    Theory:

    A pitot tube is a simple device meant for measuring the velocity of a fluid at any point for
    measuring the velocity of a fluid at any point. In its simple form pitot tube consists of a tube
    whose lower end is bent at right angles. The device is placed in a moving fluid with the lower
    opening directed in the upward direction.

    The liquid level in the pitot tube will depend on the velocity of the stream. The pitot tube is
    meant for measuring the velocity at any point in a stream of the liquid flowing in a pipeline.

    Formula Used:

    Cv =

    Cv = Coefficient of Pitot tube

    Actual Velocity = Air Velocity (Anemometer)

    Theoretical Velocity =

    Procedure:

    1. Adjust air intake with the help of a valve, fix anemometer probe at the discharge of
    channel.
    2. Connect manometer to the Pitot tube and piezo-meter tube.
    3. Start the blower.
    4. Take the flow rate reading anemometer and pressure drop in manometer.
    5. Repeat the step 3 & 4 for unknown flow rate & record the reading in the tube and draw
    the graph.
    6. The above procedure may also be repeated for difference in depth of Pitot tube.

    Page 1 of 3
    FLUID MECHANICS - I
    LAB SUBJECT CODE: CE-405
    DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

    Observation Table:
    Upper Stage:

    Pressure Head
    Theoretical Coefficient of pitot
    S.no h1 h2
    = Air velocity
    Initial final velocity tube
    (h1- h2)
    head head
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5

    2. Middle Stage

    Pressure Head
    Theoretical Coefficient of pitot
    S.no h1 h2
    = Air velocity
    Initial final velocity tube
    (h1- h2)
    head head
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5

    3. Lower stage

    Pressure Head
    Theoretical Coefficient of pitot
    S.no h1 h2
    = Air velocity
    Initial final velocity tube
    (h1- h2)
    head head
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5

    Page 2 of 3
    FLUID MECHANICS - I
    LAB SUBJECT CODE: CE-405
    DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

    Graphs:

    Plot a graph velocity Vs head as shown and determine the slope of the line and coefficient of
    velocity of Pitot tube.

    Calculation:

    Precaution:

    1. Do not close air regulating valve fully to avoid over loading at blower meter.
    2. Use only mild detergents to clean the instruments do never use any organic solvent and
    strong acid or alkali.
    3. Ground the instrument properly to avoid electric shock.
    4. The density of fluid in manometer is one.

    Page 3 of 3

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