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Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.32P
A vortex flow meter uses a shcdder having a Strouhal number of 0.20. Estimate the mean duct velocity if the shedding frequency indicated is 77 Hz and the shedder characteristic length is 1.27 cm.
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