20 in Water pipe Oil SG=0.80 60 in Oil SG=0.80 30 in 25 in Mercury SG= 13.6

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Problem 17RQ: Convert 22C to Fahrenheit.
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A water pipe is connected to a double-U manometer as shown in figure below at a location where the local atmospheric pressure is 12.6 psia. Determine the absolute pressure at the center of the pipe.

 

20 in
Water
pipe
Oil SG=0.80
60 in
Oil SG=0.80
30 in
25 in
Mercury
SG= 13.6
Transcribed Image Text:20 in Water pipe Oil SG=0.80 60 in Oil SG=0.80 30 in 25 in Mercury SG= 13.6
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