Flow obstruction flow rate measurement II — Lesson 2

This lesson covers the principles and methods of measuring flow rates in fluid mechanics. It delves into the use of different instruments like the venturi meter, orifice meter, and rotameter. The lesson explains how these instruments work, particularly focusing on the rotameter, which operates on the principle of drag. It also discusses how to calculate flow rates and the factors that can affect these measurements, such as fluid density and viscosity. For instance, the lesson illustrates how the position of the bob in a rotameter can indicate the flow rate, and how this measurement can be influenced by the fluid's velocity and the bob's weight and buoyancy.

Video Highlights

00:36 - Discussion on the use of venturi meter and orifice meter
05:27 - Explanation of the principle of drag in rotameter
14:18 - Calculation of flow rates using rotameter
32:14 - Consideration of fluid density and viscosity in measurements

Key Takeaways

- Flow measurement in fluid mechanics can be done using various instruments like the venturi meter, orifice meter, and rotameter.
- The rotameter operates on the principle of drag, where the position of the bob in the tube indicates the flow rate.
- The flow rate can be calculated by balancing the drag force with the bob's weight and buoyancy.
- The measurements should not be biased or dependent on the fluid's density or viscosity.
- Understanding these principles and calculations is crucial for accurate flow measurements in fluid mechanics.