A venturi meter similar to the one in Fig. 15.2 has an inlet diameter of 100 mm and a thro...

A venturi meter similar to the one in Fig. 15.2 has an inlet diameter of 100 mm and a throat diameter of 50 mm. While it is carrying water at 80°C, a pressure difference of 55 kPa is observed between sections 1 and 2. Calculate the volume flow rate of water.

FIGURE 15.2 A commercially available venturi meter installed in a pipe with a differential pressure measuring device to indicate flow rate. (Source: Hyspan Precision Products, Inc.)