Estimation of Minor Loss Coefficient Associated with Fitting of Venturimeter in a Pipe System
C. Sivapragasam1, A. Kowsiga2, G. Lidwin Joan Jeraldine3
1Dr. C. Sivapragasam, Center of Water Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankovil, (Tamil Nadu), India.
2A. Kowsiga, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankovil (Tamil Nadu), India.
3G. Lidwin Joan Jeraldine, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankovil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 01 December 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 13 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 4-7 | Volume-9 Issue-2S2 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: B10021292S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.B1002.1292S219
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Abstract: Quantification of minor losses associated with a pipe fitting and regular updating is necessary for ensuring the sustainability of the system. In this study, based on simple lab based experiments, the minor loss coefficient associated with a venturimeter fitted in a pipe system is estimated. It is seen that the loss coefficient varies inversely with the increase in the Reynold’s number and can be depicted with a simple mathematical equation.
Keywords: Loss Coefficient, Minor Loss, Reynold’s Number, Venturimeter.
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