4. A closed tank contains compressed air and oil (SG=0.90) as shown. A u-tube manometer using Mercury ( SG= 13.6) is connected to the tank. The column heights are h;= 36 in, h2= 6 in, h3-9 in. Determine the pressure reading (i n psi) of the gauge. Pressure Air Open Oil (1) -(2) HE

4. A closed tank contains compressed air and oil (SG=0.90) as shown. A u-tube manometer using Mercury ( SG= 13.6) is connected to the tank. The column heights are h;= 36 in, h2= 6 in, h3-9 in. Determine the pressure reading (i n psi) of the gauge. Pressure Air Open Oil (1) -(2) HE

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Determine the pressure reading (i n psi) of the gauge.
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