Venturimeter installation orientation A venturimeter is used for measuring discharge in a full pipe. Select the correct statement regarding its installation orientation and location.
Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Ahorizontal line
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Binclined line with flow upwards
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Cinclined line with flow downwards
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Dany direction and in any location
Answer
Correct Answer: any direction and in any location
Explanation
Concept/ApproachA venturimeter can be installed in any orientation provided the pipe runs full and pressure tappings are correctly referenced. The discharge equation accounts for elevation if needed.
Final Answerany direction and in any location