Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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ISBN: 9781118881279
Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.11P
Determine the flow rate of 38 °C air through a 6-cm pipe if an ASME flow nozzle with a 3-cm throat and throat taps are used, the pressure drop measured is 75 cm H2O, and the upstream pressure is 94.4 kPa abs.
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