Fluid dynamics: Bernoulli and Venturi

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By altering the driving flow, the constriction size or the size of the opening, the Venturi effect can be used to mix gases or fluids to produce a fixed concentration….

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Latent heat

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html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 7 Latent heat Basic science Heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise a given object by one kelvin, and has the…

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Humidity

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html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 8 Humidity Basic science Absolute humidity is the mass of water vapour in a given volume of gas at a specified temperature and pressure. It…

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Vapours

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As a liquid’s temperature rises, more molecules gain sufficient energy to leave the liquid and enter the vapour phase. This results in an increase in SVP. SVP continues to rise…

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Temperature measurement

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Applied science Describe the applications of non-electrical thermometers Liquid thermometers containing mercury are effective from −39°C to 250°C, while alcohol thermometers are effective from −117°C to 78°C. They are commonly…

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Heat and temperature

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html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 5 Heat and temperature Basic science Heat is a form of energy that is transferred between objects of differing temperatures. It is measured in joules….

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