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I'm needing assistance calculating the flow rate of a venturi Pipe diameter upstream of venturi, Da-...

I'm needing assistance calculating the flow rate of a venturi

Pipe diameter upstream of venturi, Da- 10in

Diameter of venturi neck, Db: 7 in

Pressure difference measured by venturi, Dp: 10 Pa

Fluid density, r: 1.29lb/in^3

Discharge Coefficient, C: 0.98.

[Please show me how these calculations were reached]

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Venturimeter is a device used for measuring the rate of flow ofa a fluid flowing through a pipe. It is based on the Bernoulli's principle. Bernoullis equation is applied at the throat and upstream of venturimeter to derive the equation for flow rate.

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