pukb said:Exactly, p1-p2 = gh(density(manometer fluid) - density(water))
A U-Tube Manometer is a simple device used to measure the difference in pressure between two points in a fluid. It consists of a U-shaped glass tube partially filled with a liquid, such as water or mercury. The difference in height of the liquid in each side of the tube indicates the difference in pressure between the two points.
A U-Tube Manometer is used to calculate pressure drop by measuring the difference in fluid height between two points in a system. The pressure drop can be calculated using the equation ΔP = ρgh, where ΔP is the pressure drop, ρ is the density of the fluid, g is the gravitational constant, and h is the difference in fluid height.
The factors that affect pressure drop calculation using a U-Tube Manometer include the density and viscosity of the fluid, the gravitational constant, and the accuracy of the measurement of fluid height. Other factors may include the temperature and pressure of the fluid, as well as any obstructions or bends in the system.
No, a U-Tube Manometer is typically only used for fluids with low viscosity, such as water or mercury. It may not be suitable for highly viscous fluids, as the movement of the fluid in the tube may be difficult to measure accurately.
One limitation of using a U-Tube Manometer for pressure drop calculation is that it can only measure pressure differences between two points in a system. It cannot provide an absolute measurement of pressure. Additionally, the accuracy of the measurement may be affected by factors such as air bubbles in the fluid or human error in reading the fluid height.