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Hydrostatics & Bernoulli Equation Q&A

The document contains tutorial questions and answers on hydrostatics and Bernoulli’s equation, covering various concepts such as specific weight, pressure measurement with manometers, hydrostatic force, and flow dynamics in a venturi. Key calculations include pressure as a function of depth, hydrostatic force on a submerged plate, and average air velocity in a nozzle. Each question is followed by a concise answer, providing essential insights into fluid mechanics principles.

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Hydrostatics & Bernoulli Equation Q&A

The document contains tutorial questions and answers on hydrostatics and Bernoulli’s equation, covering various concepts such as specific weight, pressure measurement with manometers, hydrostatic force, and flow dynamics in a venturi. Key calculations include pressure as a function of depth, hydrostatic force on a submerged plate, and average air velocity in a nozzle. Each question is followed by a concise answer, providing essential insights into fluid mechanics principles.

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Tutorial Questions on Hydrostatics and Bernoulli’s Equation

Ques 1. The specific weight of ocean water according to the equation


w = w0 +ch^(1/2) where w0 = specific weight of ocean water at the free surface, then
pressure as a function of depth is _________.
Answer. w0h +(2/3)c h^(3/2)
Ques [Link] is the absolute pressure at A measured by an open tube manometer as
in the fig below? Assume atmospheric pressure as 103kN m-2. (Sa and Sb are
specific gravities of the two fluids)

50 cm

Sa=0.8
125 cm

Sb=13.6

Answer. 180 kNm-2


Ques 3 .A stationary liquid is so stratified that its density is ρo(1+h) at a depth h
below the free surface. At a depth in this liquid the pressure P in excess of ρogh is
______________.
Ans . ρogh2/2
Ques 4. Find the hydrostatic force on a circular plate of radius 2 that is submerged
6 meters in the water.
Ans. 313920π.
Ques 5. Air flows through a venturi and into atmosphere. Air density is ρ;
atmospheric pressure is pa; throat diameter is Dt; exit diameter is D and exit
velocity is U. The throat is connected to a cylinder containing a frictionless piston
attached to a spring. The spring constant is k. The bottom surface of the piston is
exposed to atmosphere. Due to the flow, the piston moves by a distance x.
Assuming incompressible frictionless flow x is ____________.

Answer . (ρU2/8K)[(D4/Dt4)-1]πDs2
Ques 6. An elevated water tank is being drained through 250 mm diameter pipe
with flow rate 0.2 m3s-1 and the head loss is 3.0 m. If the pipe located 1.5 m below
GL, calculate the water surface elevation in tank.
Ans 2.34 m.

Ques 7. A U tube manometer containing water is connected to a nozzle of an air


tunnel that discharges to the atmosphere as shown in Fig. The area ratio is A2 ⁄
A1=0.25. For given operational conditions the level difference in the manometer is
h = 94mm. Take the water density 1000kgm-3 and the air density 1.23 kgm-3.
1. What is the average air velocity at the nozzle exit?
2. Analyze the distribution of
pressure and velocity?

Ans. Average air velocity at the nozzle


exit= 40 ms-1.
Distribution of pressure and velocity.

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