The American University in Cairo Department of Mechanical
Engineering MENG 362: Applied Fluid Mechanics
Lab Report #1
Experiment: Nozzle Pressure Distribution Unit
Prof. Mohamed El Morsi Eng. Asmaa
Malak Sabry900121154Yossr El Sayed 900120431Ahmed Al Meghalawy
900114647
Table of ContentsAbstract3Introduction4Theory5Nozzle A
Profile5Nozzle B Profile6Nozzle C Profile7Methodology8Device
used8Process Diagram and Elemnet Allocation9Device
Description9Device Features10Results11Tables of Data11Calculations
for isentropic flow12Calculations for the shockwave
case12Graphs14Calculations & Recommendations15
List of Figures
Figure (1) Shape of the pressure Distribution for nozzle
A5Figure (2) Shape of the pressure Distribution for nozzle B6Figure
(3) Shape of the pressure Distribution for nozzle C7Figure (4)
Pressure Nozzle distribution Unit8Figure (5) Process Diagram and
Element Allocation9Figure (6) Graph of Ratio Vs Nozzle
length14Figure 7 Graph of Mach Number Vs Nozzle length14
Abstract
In this experiment,
Introduction
Compressible flow through nozzles is a very interesting
component of most syllabuses courses for engineers and
technologies. Until now, experimental equipment for demonstrating
and investigating the pressure distribution and mass flow rate in
nozzles has usually used steam. This is because the quantity of air
needed is beyond the capability of most of the air compressors
usually installed. While steam is quite satisfactory for
demonstrating the various effects in a nozzle, a boiler, with its
heavy demand for energy, must be fired some time before the test is
to start, and condenser with cooling water supply, etc.. Is needed,
With these disadvantages in mind P.A. Hilton have designed the
nozzle distribution unit described in this report. This is a bench
top unit which uses compressed air at 7 to 9 atmospheres at the
rate of 8 Gramm/s. this is available from the type of compressor
which is usually installed for workshop services or for laboratory
investigations. The power input needed to produce this quantity of
air is only about 2.5 Kw, and there are no stand-by losses. No
additional services are required and the unit is ready for use as
soon as the air is available.
Theory
Nozzle A Profile
Figure (1) Shape of the pressure Distribution for nozzle A
Nozzle B Profile
Figure (2) Shape of the pressure Distribution for nozzle B
Nozzle C Profile
Figure (3) Shape of the pressure Distribution for nozzle C
Methodology
Device used
Figure (4) Pressure Nozzle distribution Unit
PROCESS DIAGRAM AND ELEMENTS ALLOCATION
Figure (5) Process Diagram and Element Allocation
Device Description
This unit has been specifically designed to demonstrate the
phenomena associated to fluxes through nozzles and to allow the
students investigating quickly the pressure distribution in it.
Besides, it allows the investigation of the mass flow rate through
convergent-divergent and convergent nozzles. Since the unit works
with ambient temperature air, it is stabilized quickly and its
energy consumption is only the necessary one to impulse a
relatively small compressor. Compressed air at a 7 to 9 bars
pressure, supplied from an external service. It passes through the
filter/regulator, located on the back part of the unit. In the
unit, the air passes through a control valve, which allows an
accurate control of the pressure at the inlet of the nozzle. The
pressure and inlet temperature are measured and then the air is
expanded through the nozzle chosen. When discharging from the
nozzle, the pressure is controlled by other valve, and the air goes
finally through a flowmeter to the atmosphere. The nozzles have
been made of brass, have been mechanized accurately and several
pressure tappings are available, being each one connected to its
own manometer to indicate the static pressure. Device Features
Unit is provided with three nozzles ( one convergent and two
convergent-divergent) Each nozzle is provided with pressure
tappings connected directly to the individual pressure gauge
Nozzles can be changed in two minutes without the use of tools
Works at ambient temperature Allows students to make a
comprehensive investigation in a normal laboratory period Gives
students an opportunity to calibrate equipment. Uses only 8 gramme
of air per second at 7 to 9 atmosphere gauge pressure
Results
Tables of Data
Assuming Pt1=650 kPa;Pb=0Pb =200 kPaPb =400 kPaPb =550 kPaPb
=650 kPa
SectionP (kPa)P (kPa)P (kPa)P (kPa)P (kPa)
1620620620660670
2400400400610640
3240240366620640
4180180426635680
5120160435620650
6100230460650670
7100240460640670
8100280505660700
Pb =0Pb =200 kPaPb =400 kPaPb =550 kPaPb =650 kPa
SectionP/Pt (0)P/Pt (200)P/Pt (400)P/Pt (550)P/Pt (650)
10.9538460.88571430.885714290.9428571430.95714286
20.6153850.57142860.571428570.8714285710.91428571
30.3692310.34285710.522857140.8857142860.91428571
40.2769230.25714290.608571430.9071428570.97142857
50.1846150.22857140.621428570.8857142860.92857143
60.1538460.77233040.657142860.9285714290.95714286
70.1538460.805910.657142860.9142857140.95714286
80.1538460.94022830.721428570.9428571431
Pb =0Pb =200 kPaPb =400 kPaPb =550 kPaPb =650 kPa
SectionMMMMM
10.2606950.42001610.420016080.2911501430.25093501
20.862550.93108020.931080170.447792770.36009761
31.2831971.33747071.00882120.4200160780.36009761
41.488621.53961320.873093440.3757370070.20391843
51.7613321.790.853214290.4200160780.32710442
61.8803030.61880.798278680.3271044160.25093501
71.8803030.56380.798278680.3600976130.25093501
81.8803030.29780.699221750.2911501430
Calculations for isentropic flow
Calculations for the shockwave case
(Pb=200 kPa)
A_2=3.142 A_5=4.486 A_6=4.988 A_7=5.557 A_8=6.114 Ma_5=1.79
Ma_6=0.6188 Ma_7=0.5638 Ma_8=0.2978 P_t2=297.8
Graphs
Figure (6) Graph of Ratio Vs Nozzle length
Figure 7 Graph of Mach Number Vs Nozzle length
Calculations & Recommendations
The data measured from the experiment were compared with the
theoretical data. Theoretically, we assumed that all the equations
and the graphical representations are based on adiabatic,
isentropic and internally reversible processes. The results of the
calculations were approximately the same as the ideal conditions
and they have the same behavior. However, there is a percentage of
error concerning the numerical values. These errors can be caused
by human errors and some errors within the assumptions made before
the experiment. The human error can be a parallax error, the
readings were taken manually. The measurements were taken very
quickly which will decrease the accuracy of it. Another source of
error is the accuracy of the equipment itself. The most important
source of error is the assumptions and the approximations made in
the beginning of the experiment. First, the pressure at the
beginning is assumed, hence in order to decrease the error it
should be measured during the experiment. Secondly, the process is
considered to be reversible which is not the case. In order to
increase the accuracy of the results, more cross sections of the
nozzle must be studied in order to determine the approximate exact
place of the shockwave.