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Fluid Dynamics: Energy & Momentum - Theory & Concepts - Bernoulli

Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, Bernoulli and extended energy equations, hydraulic and energy grade lines, control-volume momentum, correction coefficients, jets, vanes, and cavitation limits.

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Bernoulli's Principle: Venturi Meter

Inlet Diameter (

D_1

): 200 mm

Throat Diameter (

D_2

): 100 mm

Inlet Velocity (

V_1

): 2.0 m/s

Inlet Absolute Pressure (

P_1

): 150 kPa

Inlet (1)

150.0 kPa abs

2.00 m/s

Throat (2)

120.0 kPa abs

8.00 m/s

This ideal horizontal-flow model neglects losses. Cavitation is assessed using absolute pressure and the approximate vapor pressure of water at 20°C. Once vapor pressure is reached, the single-phase Bernoulli model is no longer physically valid.

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Bernoulli's Principle: Venturi Meter

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