Volumetric Flow Rate through a Venturi Meter

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The discussion focuses on calculating the volumetric flow rate through a Venturi meter using the Bernoulli Equation. The user reports a pressure differential of 222.2 Pa and provides the cross-sectional areas of the tube sections, resulting in a calculated flow rate of 0.539783 L/s. There is uncertainty about the correctness of the formula, as the user notes variations found online. Another participant confirms the calculation but suggests fewer significant digits. The user concludes that the issue may stem from not achieving laminar flow and plans to redesign the tube to address this.
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TL DR: Am I using correct formula for calculating Volumetric Flow rate through Venturi Tube
Hi, I have designed a simple Venturi meter to measure pressure differential across to section of the pipe as pictured. However in calculations I am not sure if I am doing something wrong. I am trying to calculate Volumetric flow rate in L/s.
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I am using Bernoulli Equation of the Venturi meter as above

From my MPX5010 DP Sensor I am getting a pressure differential of 222.2 pa.

A1 is cross sectional area of first part of the tube = Pi * R^2 = 0.000415 M^2

A2 = Pi* R^2 = 0.0000283 M^2

P = Density of air = 1.225

P1-P2 = DeltaP = 222.2 Pa

Plugging all into the equation above I am getting a volumetric flowrate = 0.000539783 M^3/s

Multiply by 1000 = 0.539783 L/s
Is this correct, is the formula correct ? I have seen multiple different formulas stipulated online.
Thank you

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Formula is as it is shown here . What others did you find ?
When I do the calculation I get your result -- but with less digits.
 
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Thanks for your response. Looking further into the topic I think I am not achieving laminar flow and this is my problem, I am going to re design the tube to attempt to achieve laminar flow through the device.
 
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