Does an eductor work on the Bernoulli equation?

In summary, the Bernoulli equation is applied along a streamline and eductors work on this principle, using the Bernoulli effect to create suction and transport materials. The diameter of the tube used for eductors varies depending on the pump power and the type of work being done.
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What i know is that the Bernoulli equation is applied only along a streamline. Is it correct to say that eductors work on the Bernoulli equation?
 
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larsa said:
What i know is that the Bernoulli equation is applied only along a streamline. Is it correct to say that eductors work on the Bernoulli equation?

The Bernoulli effect from the flow of pumped water causes suction at the mouth of the dredge. Water and sediment are sucked from the excavation site and released from the far end of the tube. The tube can be made of any rigid material such as steel or plastic. The diameter of the tube depends on the power available from the pump and whether delicate work is required.

see ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_eductor
 

1. What is an eductor?

An eductor, also known as an eductor-jet pump or ejector, is a device that uses the Bernoulli equation to create a low pressure region and draw in a fluid or gas from its surroundings.

2. How does an eductor work?

An eductor works by using a high-pressure fluid or gas to create a low-pressure region, which then draws in a fluid or gas from its surroundings. This is possible due to the Bernoulli equation, which states that as the velocity of a fluid increases, its pressure decreases.

3. What is the Bernoulli equation?

The Bernoulli equation is a fundamental principle of fluid dynamics that relates the pressure, velocity, and elevation of a fluid in motion. It states that as the velocity of a fluid increases, its pressure decreases, and vice versa.

4. Is the Bernoulli equation the only principle at work in an eductor?

No, the Bernoulli equation is not the only principle at work in an eductor. Other principles, such as the continuity equation and conservation of energy, also play a role in the functioning of an eductor.

5. What are some common applications of an eductor?

Eductors have a wide range of applications in various industries, including chemical processing, wastewater treatment, and firefighting. They are commonly used for mixing and diluting fluids, pumping liquids and gases, and creating vacuum or low-pressure regions.

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