Converting Pressure Units in Hydrodynamics

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For Q4.7, why Poil = PHg ?
For Q4.8, why PH2O = PHg ?
P is pressure.
How can I know they are equal from the question?
 
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  • Textbook problems 4.7 and 4.8 on fluid flow: 4.7 asks for velocity head of diesel oil (SG 0.85, 2.5 m/s) in m of oil and m of mercury; 4.8 asks for total head at a point 10 m above datum (3.5 bar, 30 cm pipe, 6 m³/min) in m of water and m of Hg.
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4.7: hvel=v2/2g the units will be meters of diesel oil. That is not a standard unit to measure head. It is usually measured in meters of water or Hg. To make the conversion convert first to a dynamic pressure, in Pa. Pd=head*specific weight of water (H20. Head in Hg=Pd/specific weight of Hg

4.8 Total Head=Pressure head+Velocity head+potential head + friction head

Convert total head in m of water to m of Hg as described above

Hint: some times you can neglect friction head (friction in piping)