How Does Non-Horizontal Orientation Affect Venturi Meter Results?

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Non-horizontal orientation of a venturi meter affects fluid dynamics by altering the specific gravitational potential energy, which in turn influences the total specific energy of the fluid. When the meter is tilted, the specific kinetic energy of the fluid must adjust to maintain energy conservation, leading to changes in fluid velocity. This results in variations in the flow speed as the gravitational potential energy changes. The relationship between elevation change and kinetic energy is critical in understanding these effects. Accurate measurements and calculations are essential for reliable experimental results.
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What would be the effect on the results if the venturi meter was not horizontal and why?

This is research i must complete before I carryout my experiment and lab report??

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not horizontal ---> there is a change in the specific gravitational potential energy of the fluid passing through the venturi meter and the total specific energy of the fluid is constant (assuming no headloss and no energy added)--> specific kinetic energy of the fluid must change ---> speed of the fluid changes


\Delta z\Rightarrow\Delta gz\Rightarrow\overline{e}=\Delta gz+ke+\overline{w_{f}}\Rightarrow\Delta ke \Rightarrow\Delta ke=\frac{v^{2}}{2}\Rightarrow\Delta v

overbar means constant
w_{f} is flow work which is constant due to no headloss
 
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