Section: Fluid Mechanics | Type: NAT | Marks: 2
An orifice plate is used to measure flow rate of air (density = 1.23 kg/m3) in a duct of 250 mm diameter as shown in figure. The volume flow rate is 1 m3/s. Flow at sections 1 and 3 is uniform and section 2 is located at vena contracta. The diameter ratio, Dt/D1, is 0.66. The flow area at vena contracta, A2 = 0.65At, where At is area of the orifice. The pressure difference between locations 2 and 3 in N/m2 is ____________.

Answer: 1200 to 1350