The volume flow rate of liquid refrigerant-134a at 10°F (? = 83.31 lbm/ft3) is to be measured with a horizontal Venturi meter with a diameter of 6 in at the inlet and 2 in at the throat. If a differential pressure meter indicates a pressure drop of 7.5 psi, determine the flow rate of the refrigerant. Take the discharge coefficient of the Venturi meter to be 0.98.

The volume flow rate of liquid refrigerant-134a at 10°F (? = 83.31 lbm/ft3) is to be measured with a horizontal Venturi meter with a diameter of 6 in at the inlet and 2 in at the throat. If a differential pressure meter indicates a pressure drop of 7.5 psi, determine the flow rate of the refrigerant. Take the discharge coefficient of the Venturi meter to be 0.98.

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Chapter7: Forced Convection Inside Tubes And Ducts

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