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Problem Definition
Situation: 1. Water flows through an orifice (d = 0.15 m) in a pipe (D = 0.24 m). 2. A mercury-water manometer is used to measure pressure drop. Find: Uncertainty (in m3/s) for the calculated discharge Q.
Plan
1. Identify the data reduction equation (DRE). 2. Within the DRE, identify each variable that contributes to uncertainty. 3. Develop an equation for uncertainty by applying Eq. 13.25. 4. Calculate uncertainty by using the equation developed in step 3. Sketch:
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Solution
1. The data reduction equation is the orifice equation, Eq. 13.7a.
2. Variables that cause uncertainty are K, d, g, and h. Neglect the influence of g. 3. Derive an equation for the uncertainty
Evaluate each partial derivative and then divide both sides of this equation by Q2:
Thus
Review
The primary source of uncertainty in the discharge is due to UK . The term Uh has a small effect, and Ud has a negligible effect.
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