11266-10-3P AID: 5204 | 04/06/2014

Write the equation for the water flow rate:

CA 2 2 ΔP
Q=
A 2
×
√ ρ

√ 1− 2
A1( )
The formula for the reynolds number is
ρ VD
Re=
μ

The water flow rate is:

CA 2 2 ΔP
Q=
A2 2
×
√ ρ

√ 1−
( )
A1
(Assume C value as 0.995, ρ = 998.2 kg/m3, µ = 1.005×10-3 N.s/m3)

π ×0 . 032
0 . 995×
4 2×14000
Q=
3 2
×
√ 998 .2
√
Q=7.43×10 ×5.296
1− ( )
5 . 25
−4
3
Q=0 . 00394 m /s
Checking the value of coefficient of discharge (C):
Q
V=
A1
0 .00394
V=
π ×0 .0525 2
4
V =1 . 82m/ s

The Reynolds number,

ρ VD
Re=
μ
998. 2×1. 82×0 . 0525
Re=
1. 005×10−3
Re=9 . 4×104
The Reynolds number is within the range, hence the value taken for C is acceptable. The
venturi tube should be fabricated

The water flow rate is

0.00394 m3/s