Orifice coefficients for an asymmetrical flow into a slot

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Andrews, Kurt Arthur (1989) Orifice coefficients for an asymmetrical flow into a slot. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pbn8-ny92. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09272010-140055956

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to determine what percentage, if any, of a freestream velocity head is recovered by the flow through a slot. In this experiment, fluid is drawn through a slot placed perpendicular to a passing flow. This project addresses orifice coefficients, a classic subject, which has been thoroughly investigated. However, unlike most of the previous experiments measuring orifice or resistance coefficients, the flow approaching the orifice, or slot in this case, is not symmetrical. Mainstream flow rate and orifice flows are explored systematically over a fairly wide range. The primary motivation is to gain a better understanding of the fluid dynamics associated with small orifices in the presence of a passing flow.

Item Type:	Thesis (Engineer's thesis)
Subject Keywords:	Mechanical Engineering
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:	Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Sabersky, Rolf H.
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	1 September 1988
Record Number:	CaltechTHESIS:09272010-140055956
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09272010-140055956
DOI:	10.7907/pbn8-ny92
Default Usage Policy:	No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:	6061
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By:	Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:	27 Sep 2010 21:22
Last Modified:	16 Apr 2021 22:59

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