2. KV
OBJECTIVES
Identify the unique vocabulary used in the
description and analysis of fluid flow with an
emphasis on fluid discharge
Describe and discuss how fluid flow discharge
devices affects fluid flow.
Derive and apply the governing equations
associated with fluid discharge
Determine the power of flow in a channel or a
stream and how this can be affected by height,
pressure, and/or geometrical properties.
3. KV
FLOW THROUGH
ORIFICES and
MOUTHPIECES
An orifice
Is an opening having a closed
perimeter
A mouthpiece
Is a short tube of length not more
than two to three times its
diameter
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THEORY OF
SMALL ORIFICES
DISCHARGING
u1
z1
z2 ②
H
u = u2
①
Orifice
area A
z1
+
p1
ρg
+
u1
2
2g
= z2
+
p2
ρg
+
u2
2
2g
Applying Bernoulli’s equation
to stations ① and ②
putting
z1 - z2 = H, u1 = 0, u2 = u
and p1 = p2
Velocity of jet, u = 2gH( )
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TORRICELLI’s
THEOREM
Torricelli’s theorem states that the velocity of
the discharging jet is proportional to the square
root of the head producing flow.This is support
by the preceding derivation;
Velocity of jet, u = 2gH( )
9. KV
TORRICELLI’s
THEOREM
Torricelli’s theorem states that the velocity of
the discharging jet is proportional to the square
root of the head producing flow.This is support
by the preceding derivation;
Velocity of jet, u = 2gH( )
The discharging flow rate can be determined
theoretically if A is the cross-sectional area of
the orifice
!V = Area × Velocity = A 2gH( )
10. KV
TORRICELLI’s
THEOREM
Torricelli’s theorem states that the velocity of
the discharging jet is proportional to the square
root of the head producing flow.This is support
by the preceding derivation;
Velocity of jet, u = 2gH( )
The discharging flow rate can be determined
theoretically if A is the cross-sectional area of
the orifice
!V = Area × Velocity = A 2gH( )
Actual discharge
!Vactual
= Cd
A 2gH( )
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The velocity of the jet is less than that determined by the velocity of jet equ
because there is a loss of energy between stations ① and ② i.e
actual velocity, u = Cu √(2gH)
where Cu is a coefficient of velocity which is determined experimentally and is
of the order 0.97 - 0.98
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The velocity of the jet is less than that determined by the velocity of jet equ
because there is a loss of energy between stations ① and ② i.e
actual velocity, u = Cu √(2gH)
where Cu is a coefficient of velocity which is determined experimentally and is
of the order 0.97 - 0.98
The paths of the particles of the fluid
converge on the orifice and the area of
the discharging jet at B is less than the
area of the orifice A at C
actual area of jet at B = Cc A
where Cc is the coefficient of contraction -
determined experimentally - typically 0.64
Vena contracta
C B
pB
u
uC
pC
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Actual discharge = Actual area at B × Actual velocity at B
= Cc
× Cu
A 2gH( )
we see that the relationship between the coefficients is Cd = Cc × Cu
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Actual discharge = Actual area at B × Actual velocity at B
= Cc
× Cu
A 2gH( )
we see that the relationship between the coefficients is Cd = Cc × Cu
To determine the coefficient of discharge measure the actual discharged
volume from the orifice in a given time and compare with the theoretical
discharge.
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Actual discharge = Actual area at B × Actual velocity at B
= Cc
× Cu
A 2gH( )
we see that the relationship between the coefficients is Cd = Cc × Cu
To determine the coefficient of discharge measure the actual discharged
volume from the orifice in a given time and compare with the theoretical
discharge.
Coefficient of discharge, Cd
=
Actual measured discharge
Theoretical discharge
18. KV
Actual discharge = Actual area at B × Actual velocity at B
= Cc
× Cu
A 2gH( )
we see that the relationship between the coefficients is Cd = Cc × Cu
To determine the coefficient of discharge measure the actual discharged
volume from the orifice in a given time and compare with the theoretical
discharge.
Coefficient of discharge, Cd
=
Actual measured discharge
Theoretical discharge
Coefficient of contraction, Cc
=
Area of jet at vena contracta
Area of orifice
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Actual discharge = Actual area at B × Actual velocity at B
= Cc
× Cu
A 2gH( )
we see that the relationship between the coefficients is Cd = Cc × Cu
To determine the coefficient of discharge measure the actual discharged
volume from the orifice in a given time and compare with the theoretical
discharge.
Coefficient of discharge, Cd
=
Actual measured discharge
Theoretical discharge
Coefficient of contraction, Cc
=
Area of jet at vena contracta
Area of orifice
Coefficient of velocity, Cu
=
Velocity at vena contracta
Theoretical velocity
20. KV
EXAMPLE 1
(a) A jet of water discharges horizontally into the atmosphere
from an orifice in the side of large open topped tank. Derive
an expression for the actual velocity, u of a jet at the vena
contracta if the jet falls a distance y vertically for a horizontal
distance x, measured from the vena contracta.
(b) If the head of water above the orifice is H, calculate the
coefficient of velocity.
(c) If the orifice has an area of 650 mm2 and the jet falls a
distance y of 0.5 m in a horizontal distance x of 1.5 m from
the vena contracta, calculate the values of the coefficients of
velocity, discharge and contraction, given that the volumetric
flow is 0.117 m3 and the head H above the orifice is 1.2 m
21. KV
Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
22. KV
Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
x = ut → u =
x
t
23. KV
Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
x = ut → u =
x
t
y =
1
2
gt2
→ t =
2y
g
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
24. KV
Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
x = ut → u =
x
t
Velocity at the vena contracta, u =
gx2
2y
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
y =
1
2
gt2
→ t =
2y
g
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
25. KV
Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
x = ut → u =
x
t
Velocity at the vena contracta, u =
gx2
2y
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
y =
1
2
gt2
→ t =
2y
g
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
Theoretical velocity = 2gH( )
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Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
x = ut → u =
x
t
Velocity at the vena contracta, u =
gx2
2y
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
y =
1
2
gt2
→ t =
2y
g
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
Theoretical velocity = 2gH( )
27. KV
Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
x = ut → u =
x
t
Velocity at the vena contracta, u =
gx2
2y
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
y =
1
2
gt2
→ t =
2y
g
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
Theoretical velocity = 2gH( )
Coefficient of velocity, Cu
=
Actual velocity
Theoretical velocity
28. KV
Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
x = ut → u =
x
t
Velocity at the vena contracta, u =
gx2
2y
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
y =
1
2
gt2
→ t =
2y
g
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
Theoretical velocity = 2gH( )
Coefficient of velocity, Cu
=
Actual velocity
Theoretical velocity
=
u
2gH( )
29. KV
Let t be the time taken for a particle of fluid to travel from the vena
contracta A to the point B.
x = ut → u =
x
t
Velocity at the vena contracta, u =
gx2
2y
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
y =
1
2
gt2
→ t =
2y
g
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
Theoretical velocity = 2gH( )
Coefficient of velocity, Cu
=
Actual velocity
Theoretical velocity
=
u
2gH( )
=
x2
4yH
32. KV
Coefficient of velocity, Cu
=
x2
4yH
putting x = 1.5m, H = 1.2m and Area,A = 650×10-6m2
=
1.52
4 × 0.5 ×1.2( )
= 0.968
33. KV
Coefficient of velocity, Cu
=
x2
4yH
putting x = 1.5m, H = 1.2m and Area,A = 650×10-6m2
=
1.52
4 × 0.5 ×1.2( )
= 0.968
Coefficient of discharge, Cd
=
!V
A 2gH( )
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Coefficient of velocity, Cu
=
x2
4yH
putting x = 1.5m, H = 1.2m and Area,A = 650×10-6m2
=
1.52
4 × 0.5 ×1.2( )
= 0.968
Coefficient of discharge, Cd
=
!V
A 2gH( )
=
0.117
60
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
650 ×10−6
2 × 9.81×1.2( )
= 0.618
35. KV
Coefficient of velocity, Cu
=
x2
4yH
putting x = 1.5m, H = 1.2m and Area,A = 650×10-6m2
=
1.52
4 × 0.5 ×1.2( )
= 0.968
Coefficient of discharge, Cd
=
!V
A 2gH( )
=
0.117
60
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
650 ×10−6
2 × 9.81×1.2( )
= 0.618
Coefficient of contraction, Cc
=
Cd
Cu
=
0.618
0.968
= 0.639
37. KV
(a) A reservoir discharges through a sluice gate of width B and
height D.The top and bottom openings are a depths of H1
and H2 respectively below the free surface. Derive a formula
for the theoretical discharge through the opening
(b) If the top of the opening is 0.4 m below the water level and
the opening is 0.7 m wide and 1.5 m in height, calculate the
theoretical discharge (in meters per second) assuming that
the bottom of the opening is above the downstream water
level.
(c) What would be the percentage error if the opening were to
be treated as a small orifice?
EXAMPLE 2
38. KV
Given that the velocity of flow will be greater at the bottom than at the
top of the opening, consider a horizontal strip across the opening of
height δh at a depth h below the free surface
39. KV
Given that the velocity of flow will be greater at the bottom than at the
top of the opening, consider a horizontal strip across the opening of
height δh at a depth h below the free surface
Area of strip = Bδh
40. KV
Given that the velocity of flow will be greater at the bottom than at the
top of the opening, consider a horizontal strip across the opening of
height δh at a depth h below the free surface
Area of strip = Bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gH
41. KV
Given that the velocity of flow will be greater at the bottom than at the
top of the opening, consider a horizontal strip across the opening of
height δh at a depth h below the free surface
Area of strip = Bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gH
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = B 2g( )h
1
2
δh
42. KV
Given that the velocity of flow will be greater at the bottom than at the
top of the opening, consider a horizontal strip across the opening of
height δh at a depth h below the free surface
For the whole opening, integrating from h = H1 to h = H2
Area of strip = Bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gH
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = B 2g( )h
1
2
δh
43. KV
Given that the velocity of flow will be greater at the bottom than at the
top of the opening, consider a horizontal strip across the opening of
height δh at a depth h below the free surface
For the whole opening, integrating from h = H1 to h = H2
Discharge !V = B 2g( ) h
1
2
dh
H1
H2
∫
Area of strip = Bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gH
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = B 2g( )h
1
2
δh
44. KV
Given that the velocity of flow will be greater at the bottom than at the
top of the opening, consider a horizontal strip across the opening of
height δh at a depth h below the free surface
For the whole opening, integrating from h = H1 to h = H2
Discharge !V = B 2g( ) h
1
2
dh
H1
H2
∫
Area of strip = Bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gH
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = B 2g( )h
1
2
δh
=
2
3
B 2g( ) H2
3
2
− H1
3
2
( )
51. KV
Consider a horizontal strip of width b and height δh at a depth h below the
free surface.
Area of strip = bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gh
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = bδh 2gh( )
52. KV
Consider a horizontal strip of width b and height δh at a depth h below the
free surface.
Integrating from h = 0 at the free surface to h = H at the bottom of the
notch
Area of strip = bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gh
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = bδh 2gh( )
53. KV
Consider a horizontal strip of width b and height δh at a depth h below the
free surface.
Integrating from h = 0 at the free surface to h = H at the bottom of the
notch
Total theoretical discharge !V = 2g( ) bh
1
2
dh
0
H
∫
Area of strip = bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gh
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = bδh 2gh( )
54. KV
Consider a horizontal strip of width b and height δh at a depth h below the
free surface.
Integrating from h = 0 at the free surface to h = H at the bottom of the
notch
Total theoretical discharge !V = 2g( ) bh
1
2
dh
0
H
∫
Area of strip = bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gh
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = bδh 2gh( )
b must be expressed in terms of h before integrating
55. KV
Consider a horizontal strip of width b and height δh at a depth h below the
free surface.
Integrating from h = 0 at the free surface to h = H at the bottom of the
notch
Total theoretical discharge !V = 2g( ) bh
1
2
dh
0
H
∫
Area of strip = bδh
Velocity of flow through strip = 2gh
Discharge through strip, δ !V = Area × Velocity = bδh 2gh( )
b must be expressed in terms of h before integrating
!V = B 2( )g h
1
2
0
H
∫ =
2
3
B 2g( )H
3
2
57. KV
For a rectangular notch, put b = constant = B
!V = B 2g( ) h
1
2
dh
0
H
∫
=
2
3
B 2gH
3
2
b = constant
B
H
58. KV
For a rectangular notch, put b = constant = B
!V = B 2g( ) h
1
2
dh
0
H
∫
=
2
3
B 2gH
3
2
b = constant
B
H
For a vee notch with an included angle θ, put
b = 2(H - h)tan(θ⁄2)b = 2(H - h)tan(θ⁄2)
H
h
θ
59. KV
For a rectangular notch, put b = constant = B
!V = B 2g( ) h
1
2
dh
0
H
∫
=
2
3
B 2gH
3
2
b = constant
B
H
For a vee notch with an included angle θ, put
b = 2(H - h)tan(θ⁄2)
!V = 2 2g( )tan
θ
2
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ H − h( )h
1
2
dh
0
H
∫
= 2 2g( )tan
θ
2
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
2
3
Hh
3
2
−
2
5
h
5
2
⎡
⎣
⎢
⎤
⎦
⎥
0
h
=
8
15
2g( )tan
θ
2
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ H
5
2
b = 2(H - h)tan(θ⁄2)
H
h
θ
60. KV
In the foregoing analysis it has been assumed that
• the velocity of the liquid approaching the notch is very small so that its
kinetic energy can be neglected
• the velocity through any horizontal element across the notch will
depend only on the depth below the free surface
These assumptions are appropriate for flow over a notch or a weir in the
side of a large reservoir
If the notch or weir is located at the end of a narrow channel, the velocity
of approach will be substantial and the head h producing flow will be
increased by the kinetic energy;
61. KV
In the foregoing analysis it has been assumed that
• the velocity of the liquid approaching the notch is very small so that its
kinetic energy can be neglected
• the velocity through any horizontal element across the notch will
depend only on the depth below the free surface
These assumptions are appropriate for flow over a notch or a weir in the
side of a large reservoir
If the notch or weir is located at the end of a narrow channel, the velocity
of approach will be substantial and the head h producing flow will be
increased by the kinetic energy;
x = h +
αu2
2g
where ū is the mean velocity and α is the kinetic energy correction factor
to allow for the non-uniform velocity over the cross section of the channel
63. KV
Therefore
δ !V = bδh 2gx( )
= b 2g( )x
1
2
dx
at the free surface, h = 0 and x = αū2/2g, while at the sill , h = H and
x = H + αū2/2g. Integrating between these two limits
!V = 2g( ) bx
1
2
αu2
2g
H+
αu2
2g
∫ dx
64. KV
Therefore
δ !V = bδh 2gx( )
= b 2g( )x
1
2
dx
at the free surface, h = 0 and x = αū2/2g, while at the sill , h = H and
x = H + αū2/2g. Integrating between these two limits
!V = 2g( ) bx
1
2
αu2
2g
H+
αu2
2g
∫ dx
For a rectangular notch, putting b = B = constant
!V =
2
3
B 2g( )H
3
2
1+
αu2
2gH
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
3
2
−
αu2
2gH
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
3
2⎡
⎣
⎢
⎢
⎤
⎦
⎥
⎥
65. KV
Pressure, p, velocity, u, and elevation, z, can cause a stream of fluid
to do work.The total energy per unit weight H of a fluid is given by
H =
p
ρg
+
u2
2g
+ z
THE POWER OF A
STREAM OF
FLUID
66. KV
Pressure, p, velocity, u, and elevation, z, can cause a stream of fluid
to do work.The total energy per unit weight H of a fluid is given by
H =
p
ρg
+
u2
2g
+ z
If the weight per unit time of fluid is known, the power of the
stream can be calculated;
THE POWER OF A
STREAM OF
FLUID
Power = Energy per unit time =
Weight
Unit time
×
Energy
Unit weight
67. KV
Weight per unit time = ρg!V
Power = ρg!VH
=ρg!V
p
ρg
+
u2
2g
+ z
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟
= p!V+
1
2
ρu2 !V+ρg!Vz
70. KV
In a hydroelectric power plant, 100 m3
/s of water flows
from an elevation of 12 m to a turbine, where electric
power is generated.The total irreversible heat loss is in the
piping system from point 1 to point 2 (excluding the
turbine unit) is determined to be 35 m. If the overall
efficiency of the turbine-generator is 80%, estimate the
electric power output.
EXAMPLE 2
71. KV
Assumptions
1. The flow is steady and incompressible
2. Water levels at the reservoir and the
discharge site remain constant
Properties
We take the density of water to be 1000 kg/m3
(Çengel, et al 2008)
72. KV
Assumptions
1. The flow is steady and incompressible
2. Water levels at the reservoir and the
discharge site remain constant
Properties
We take the density of water to be 1000 kg/m3
The mass flow rate of water through the turbine is
(Çengel, et al 2008)
73. KV
Assumptions
1. The flow is steady and incompressible
2. Water levels at the reservoir and the
discharge site remain constant
Properties
We take the density of water to be 1000 kg/m3
!m = ρ !V = 1000kg
m3
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ 100m3
s( )=105 kg
s
The mass flow rate of water through the turbine is
(Çengel, et al 2008)
74. KV
Assumptions
1. The flow is steady and incompressible
2. Water levels at the reservoir and the
discharge site remain constant
Properties
We take the density of water to be 1000 kg/m3
!m = ρ !V = 1000kg
m3
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ 100m3
s( )=105 kg
s
The mass flow rate of water through the turbine is
We take point ➁ as the reference level, and thus z2 = 0.Therefore the energy
equation is
(Çengel, et al 2008)
75. KV
Assumptions
1. The flow is steady and incompressible
2. Water levels at the reservoir and the
discharge site remain constant
Properties
We take the density of water to be 1000 kg/m3
!m = ρ !V = 1000kg
m3
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ 100m3
s( )=105 kg
s
The mass flow rate of water through the turbine is
We take point ➁ as the reference level, and thus z2 = 0.Therefore the energy
equation is
P1
ρg
+α1
V1
2
2g
+ z1
+ hpump,u
=
P2
ρg
+α2
V2
2
2g
+ z2
+ hturbine,e
+ hL
(Çengel, et al 2008)
76. KV
Also, both points ➀ and ➁ are open to the atmosphere (P1 = P2 = Patm)
and the flow velocities are negligible at both points (V1 =V2 = 0).Then
the energy equation for steady, incompressible flow reduces to
77. KV
Also, both points ➀ and ➁ are open to the atmosphere (P1 = P2 = Patm)
and the flow velocities are negligible at both points (V1 =V2 = 0).Then
the energy equation for steady, incompressible flow reduces to
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
78. KV
Also, both points ➀ and ➁ are open to the atmosphere (P1 = P2 = Patm)
and the flow velocities are negligible at both points (V1 =V2 = 0).Then
the energy equation for steady, incompressible flow reduces to
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
Substituting, the extracted turbine head and the corresponding turbine
power are
79. KV
Also, both points ➀ and ➁ are open to the atmosphere (P1 = P2 = Patm)
and the flow velocities are negligible at both points (V1 =V2 = 0).Then
the energy equation for steady, incompressible flow reduces to
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
Substituting, the extracted turbine head and the corresponding turbine
power are
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
=120 − 35 = 85m
80. KV
Also, both points ➀ and ➁ are open to the atmosphere (P1 = P2 = Patm)
and the flow velocities are negligible at both points (V1 =V2 = 0).Then
the energy equation for steady, incompressible flow reduces to
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
Substituting, the extracted turbine head and the corresponding turbine
power are
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
=120 − 35 = 85m
!Wturbine,e
= !mghturbine,e
= 105 kg
s
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ 9.81m
s2( ) 85m( )
1kJ
kg
1000m2
s2
⎛
⎝
⎜
⎜
⎜
⎞
⎠
⎟
⎟
⎟
= 83,400kW
81. KV
Also, both points ➀ and ➁ are open to the atmosphere (P1 = P2 = Patm)
and the flow velocities are negligible at both points (V1 =V2 = 0).Then
the energy equation for steady, incompressible flow reduces to
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
Substituting, the extracted turbine head and the corresponding turbine
power are
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
=120 − 35 = 85m
!Wturbine,e
= !mghturbine,e
= 105 kg
s
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ 9.81m
s2( ) 85m( )
1kJ
kg
1000m2
s2
⎛
⎝
⎜
⎜
⎜
⎞
⎠
⎟
⎟
⎟
= 83,400kW
Therefore, a perfect turbine-generator would generate 83,400 kW of
electricity from this resource.The electric power generated by the actual
unit is
82. KV
Also, both points ➀ and ➁ are open to the atmosphere (P1 = P2 = Patm)
and the flow velocities are negligible at both points (V1 =V2 = 0).Then
the energy equation for steady, incompressible flow reduces to
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
Substituting, the extracted turbine head and the corresponding turbine
power are
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
=120 − 35 = 85m
!Wturbine,e
= !mghturbine,e
= 105 kg
s
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ 9.81m
s2( ) 85m( )
1kJ
kg
1000m2
s2
⎛
⎝
⎜
⎜
⎜
⎞
⎠
⎟
⎟
⎟
= 83,400kW
Therefore, a perfect turbine-generator would generate 83,400 kW of
electricity from this resource.The electric power generated by the actual
unit is
!Welectric
= ηturbine−gen
!Wturbine,e
= 0.80( ) 83.4MW( )= 66.7MW
83. KV
Also, both points ➀ and ➁ are open to the atmosphere (P1 = P2 = Patm)
and the flow velocities are negligible at both points (V1 =V2 = 0).Then
the energy equation for steady, incompressible flow reduces to
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
Substituting, the extracted turbine head and the corresponding turbine
power are
hturbine,e
= z1
− hL
=120 − 35 = 85m
!Wturbine,e
= !mghturbine,e
= 105 kg
s
⎛
⎝⎜
⎞
⎠⎟ 9.81m
s2( ) 85m( )
1kJ
kg
1000m2
s2
⎛
⎝
⎜
⎜
⎜
⎞
⎠
⎟
⎟
⎟
= 83,400kW
Therefore, a perfect turbine-generator would generate 83,400 kW of
electricity from this resource.The electric power generated by the actual
unit is
!Welectric
= ηturbine−gen
!Wturbine,e
= 0.80( ) 83.4MW( )= 66.7MW
Note that the power generation would increase by almost 1 MW for each
percentage point improvement in the efficiency of the turbine-generator
unit.
84. KV
Flow through orifices and mouthpieces
Theory of small orifice discharge
! Torricelli’s theorem
Theory of large orifices
Notches and weirs
The power of a stream of fluid
85. KV
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Some illustrations taken from Fundamentals of thermal fluid sciences
Hinweis der Redaktion
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Orifices and mouthpieces can be used to measure flow rate.\n\nAn orifice is an opening which has a closed perimeter. They are generally made in the walls or the bottom of a tank containing fluid and as a consequence the contents can flow through opening thereby discharging. Orifice’s may be classified by size, shape, shape of the upstream edges and the conditions of discharge.\n\nA mouthpiece is a tube not more than two to three times its diameter. Such would be fitted to a circular opening or orifice of the same diameter of a tank thereby creating an extension of the orifice. The contents of the tank could be discharged through this. \n
An orifice is an opening found in the base or side of a tank. The pressure acting on the fluid surface forces a discharge through this opening, therefore the volumetric flow rate discharged will depend on the the head of fluid above the level of the opening. The term “small orifice” is used when the opening is small compared to the head producing flow, i.e. it can be assume that this head does not vary appreciably from point to point across the orifice.\n\nA small orifice in the side of a large tank is with a free surface open to the atmosphere is illustrated. At point on the free surface ① the pressure is atmospheric pressure p1. As the large, the velocity u1 can be considered to be negligible. The conditions in the region of the Orifice are uncertain, but at a point ② in the jet, the pressure p2 will again be atmospheric pressure with a velocity u2 which equals the jet velocity u. Establishing the datum for potential energy at the centre of the orifice and applying Bernoulli’s equ (assuming no loss in energy)\n
An orifice is an opening found in the base or side of a tank. The pressure acting on the fluid surface forces a discharge through this opening, therefore the volumetric flow rate discharged will depend on the the head of fluid above the level of the opening. The term “small orifice” is used when the opening is small compared to the head producing flow, i.e. it can be assume that this head does not vary appreciably from point to point across the orifice.\n\nA small orifice in the side of a large tank is with a free surface open to the atmosphere is illustrated. At point on the free surface ① the pressure is atmospheric pressure p1. As the large, the velocity u1 can be considered to be negligible. The conditions in the region of the Orifice are uncertain, but at a point ② in the jet, the pressure p2 will again be atmospheric pressure with a velocity u2 which equals the jet velocity u. Establishing the datum for potential energy at the centre of the orifice and applying Bernoulli’s equ (assuming no loss in energy)\n
An orifice is an opening found in the base or side of a tank. The pressure acting on the fluid surface forces a discharge through this opening, therefore the volumetric flow rate discharged will depend on the the head of fluid above the level of the opening. The term “small orifice” is used when the opening is small compared to the head producing flow, i.e. it can be assume that this head does not vary appreciably from point to point across the orifice.\n\nA small orifice in the side of a large tank is with a free surface open to the atmosphere is illustrated. At point on the free surface ① the pressure is atmospheric pressure p1. As the large, the velocity u1 can be considered to be negligible. The conditions in the region of the Orifice are uncertain, but at a point ② in the jet, the pressure p2 will again be atmospheric pressure with a velocity u2 which equals the jet velocity u. Establishing the datum for potential energy at the centre of the orifice and applying Bernoulli’s equ (assuming no loss in energy)\n
An orifice is an opening found in the base or side of a tank. The pressure acting on the fluid surface forces a discharge through this opening, therefore the volumetric flow rate discharged will depend on the the head of fluid above the level of the opening. The term “small orifice” is used when the opening is small compared to the head producing flow, i.e. it can be assume that this head does not vary appreciably from point to point across the orifice.\n\nA small orifice in the side of a large tank is with a free surface open to the atmosphere is illustrated. At point on the free surface ① the pressure is atmospheric pressure p1. As the large, the velocity u1 can be considered to be negligible. The conditions in the region of the Orifice are uncertain, but at a point ② in the jet, the pressure p2 will again be atmospheric pressure with a velocity u2 which equals the jet velocity u. Establishing the datum for potential energy at the centre of the orifice and applying Bernoulli’s equ (assuming no loss in energy)\n
u = √(2gH) can be applied to compressible or non-compressible fluids. H is expressed as the head of the fluid flowing through the orifice (H = p/ρg)\n\nThe actual discharge is considerably less than the theoretical discharge therefore a coefficient of discharge must be introduced Cd\n\nThere are two reasons for the difference between the theoretical and actual. What are these?\n\nThe velocity of the jet is less than that determined by the velocity of jet equ because there is a loss of energy between stations ① and ② i.e actual velocity = Cu √(2gH) where Cu is a coefficient of velocity which is determined experimentally and is of the order 0.97 - 0.98\n
u = √(2gH) can be applied to compressible or non-compressible fluids. H is expressed as the head of the fluid flowing through the orifice (H = p/ρg)\n\nThe actual discharge is considerably less than the theoretical discharge therefore a coefficient of discharge must be introduced Cd\n\nThere are two reasons for the difference between the theoretical and actual. What are these?\n\nThe velocity of the jet is less than that determined by the velocity of jet equ because there is a loss of energy between stations ① and ② i.e actual velocity = Cu √(2gH) where Cu is a coefficient of velocity which is determined experimentally and is of the order 0.97 - 0.98\n
u = √(2gH) can be applied to compressible or non-compressible fluids. H is expressed as the head of the fluid flowing through the orifice (H = p/ρg)\n\nThe actual discharge is considerably less than the theoretical discharge therefore a coefficient of discharge must be introduced Cd\n\nThere are two reasons for the difference between the theoretical and actual. What are these?\n\nThe velocity of the jet is less than that determined by the velocity of jet equ because there is a loss of energy between stations ① and ② i.e actual velocity = Cu √(2gH) where Cu is a coefficient of velocity which is determined experimentally and is of the order 0.97 - 0.98\n
u = √(2gH) can be applied to compressible or non-compressible fluids. H is expressed as the head of the fluid flowing through the orifice (H = p/ρg)\n\nThe actual discharge is considerably less than the theoretical discharge therefore a coefficient of discharge must be introduced Cd\n\nThere are two reasons for the difference between the theoretical and actual. What are these?\n\nThe velocity of the jet is less than that determined by the velocity of jet equ because there is a loss of energy between stations ① and ② i.e actual velocity = Cu √(2gH) where Cu is a coefficient of velocity which is determined experimentally and is of the order 0.97 - 0.98\n
u = √(2gH) can be applied to compressible or non-compressible fluids. H is expressed as the head of the fluid flowing through the orifice (H = p/ρg)\n\nThe actual discharge is considerably less than the theoretical discharge therefore a coefficient of discharge must be introduced Cd\n\nThere are two reasons for the difference between the theoretical and actual. What are these?\n\nThe velocity of the jet is less than that determined by the velocity of jet equ because there is a loss of energy between stations ① and ② i.e actual velocity = Cu √(2gH) where Cu is a coefficient of velocity which is determined experimentally and is of the order 0.97 - 0.98\n
In the plane of the of the orifice the streamlines have a component of velocity towards the centre and the pressure at C is greater than atmospheric pressure. At B, a small distance outside the orifice, the streamlines have become parallel. This section through B is referred to as the vena contracta\n
In the plane of the of the orifice the streamlines have a component of velocity towards the centre and the pressure at C is greater than atmospheric pressure. At B, a small distance outside the orifice, the streamlines have become parallel. This section through B is referred to as the vena contracta\n
In the plane of the of the orifice the streamlines have a component of velocity towards the centre and the pressure at C is greater than atmospheric pressure. At B, a small distance outside the orifice, the streamlines have become parallel. This section through B is referred to as the vena contracta\n
The values of the coefficient of discharge, coefficient of velocity and the coefficient of contraction are determined experimentally. \n\nIf the orifice is not in the bottom of the tank, then to determine measure the actual velocity, the jet’s profile must be measured.\n
The values of the coefficient of discharge, coefficient of velocity and the coefficient of contraction are determined experimentally. \n\nIf the orifice is not in the bottom of the tank, then to determine measure the actual velocity, the jet’s profile must be measured.\n
The values of the coefficient of discharge, coefficient of velocity and the coefficient of contraction are determined experimentally. \n\nIf the orifice is not in the bottom of the tank, then to determine measure the actual velocity, the jet’s profile must be measured.\n
The values of the coefficient of discharge, coefficient of velocity and the coefficient of contraction are determined experimentally. \n\nIf the orifice is not in the bottom of the tank, then to determine measure the actual velocity, the jet’s profile must be measured.\n
The values of the coefficient of discharge, coefficient of velocity and the coefficient of contraction are determined experimentally. \n\nIf the orifice is not in the bottom of the tank, then to determine measure the actual velocity, the jet’s profile must be measured.\n
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If orifice has a large opening compared to the head producing flow, then the discharge calculated using the formula for a small orifice and the head measured from the centre line of the orifice will yield an inaccurate result, i.e. the velocity will vary substantially from top to bottom. \n\nThere for a large orifice the preferred method to is calculate the flow through a thin horizontal strip across the orifice opening an integrate from top to bottom in order to determine the theoretical discharge. From this the actual discharge can be determined providing the coefficient of discharge is known.\n
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An opening in the side of a tank or a reservoir which extends above the free surface is referred to as a Notch. It is essentially a large orifice which does not have an upper edge and therefore has a variable area depending upon the level of the free surface. \n\nA weir is a notch on much larger scale i.e. it may have a large width in the direction of flow. \n\nThe method developed for determining the theoretical flow through a large orifice is also used to determine the theoretical flow for a notch.\n\n
This theory applies to a notch of any shape.\n
This theory applies to a notch of any shape.\n
This theory applies to a notch of any shape.\n
This theory applies to a notch of any shape.\n
This theory applies to a notch of any shape.\n
This theory applies to a notch of any shape.\n
This theory applies to a notch of any shape.\n
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NOTE - the value of ū is obtained by dividing the discharge by the full cross-sectional area of the channel (not the notch). \n
NOTE - the value of ū is obtained by dividing the discharge by the full cross-sectional area of the channel (not the notch). \n
NOTE - the value of ū is obtained by dividing the discharge by the full cross-sectional area of the channel (not the notch). \n
NOTE - the value of ū is obtained by dividing the discharge by the full cross-sectional area of the channel (not the notch). \n
NOTE - the value of ū is obtained by dividing the discharge by the full cross-sectional area of the channel (not the notch). \n
NOTE - the value of ū is obtained by dividing the discharge by the full cross-sectional area of the channel (not the notch). \n