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Fluid Pressure

The document discusses different types of manometers used to measure fluid pressure with respect to atmospheric pressure. It defines a manometer as a device that measures fluid pressure and describes four main types: U-tube manometers, which use the difference in liquid levels in a U-shaped tube to measure pressure; enlarged-leg manometers, which have an enlarged leg containing a float to indicate the pressure reading; well-type manometers, which have a liquid-filled well and tube; and inclined-tube manometers, where the tube is at an angle. The document provides examples and diagrams of U-tube and enlarged-leg manometers.

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Fluid Pressure

The document discusses different types of manometers used to measure fluid pressure with respect to atmospheric pressure. It defines a manometer as a device that measures fluid pressure and describes four main types: U-tube manometers, which use the difference in liquid levels in a U-shaped tube to measure pressure; enlarged-leg manometers, which have an enlarged leg containing a float to indicate the pressure reading; well-type manometers, which have a liquid-filled well and tube; and inclined-tube manometers, where the tube is at an angle. The document provides examples and diagrams of U-tube and enlarged-leg manometers.

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We know there are different kinds of pressure around us.

Pressure, in simple words, is described as


the physical force exerted on an object. We know that atmospheric pressure is measured using an
instrument called a barometer. In this article, let us learn how fluid pressure is measured with
respect to the Earth’s atmosphere using a device known as a manometer.

Table of Contents

 Formula for Fluid Pressure


 Manometer and Classification of Manometer

 U-Tube Manometer
 Enlarged-Leg Manometer
 Well-Type Manometer
 Inclined-Tube Manometer
 Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

Formula for Fluid Pressure


Fluid pressure is given by the following equation: P = ρgh
Where,
P is the fluid pressure.
ρ is the density of the fluid.
g is the acceleration due to gravity.
h is the depth.

A manometer and Classification of Manometer


Manometer is a device that measures fluid pressure. Based on various criteria, manometers are
classified into different types. They are:

1. U-Tube Manometer
2. Enlarged-Leg Manometer
3. Well-Type Manometer
4. Inclined-Tube Manometer

U-Tube Manometer
U-tube manometer features a vertical or inclined U-tube column that is filled with a reference liquid
(mercury) to display the pressure level. When the columns of the device are exposed to
the atmosphere, the levels of liquid in the limbs are equal and this indicates the atmospheric
pressure. When one of the columns is connected to the pressure vessel, there will be a difference in
the level of the liquid in the limbs, which signifies the pressure of the liquid in the vessel.
A simple U-tube manometer is shown in the figure below. This type of manometer includes no
moving parts and requires no calibration.
From the figure above, we can see that, when pressure is applied to the left side of a U-tube
manometer, the left leg shows the lowering of liquid and the liquid rises in the right leg. The liquid
moves until the unit weight of the liquid balances the pressure. It is represented by the letter h.

Enlarged-Leg Manometer
In this type of manometer, the float is seen in the enlarged leg that is used for noting or indicating. In
an enlarged-leg manometer, two legs can be changed for changing the measurement span.

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