Problem
A barometer reads 760 mm Hg and a pressure gage attached to a tank of oil (s = 0.8) reads 850 cm. What is the absolute pressure in the tank in kilogram per square centimeter?
| A. 1.71 | C. 0.32 |
| B. 2.54 | D. 3.21 |
Absolute Pressure
Problem
Determine the absolute pressure at 250 cm below the free surface of oil (specific gravity = 0.80) if the atmospheric pressure is 101 kPa.
| A. 136.25 kPa | C. 120.62 kPa |
| B. 125.42 kPa | D. 134.54 kPa |
- Read more about Absolute pressure at 2.5 m below the oil surface
- Log in or register to post comments
Problem
Determine the absolute pressure in a vessel of mercury at a point 200 mm below its surface.
| A. 126 kPa | C. 128 kPa |
| B. 130 kPa | D. 132 kPa |
Problem 12 - Variation of Pressure
Problem
In a condenser containing air and water, the air pressure is 22.1 kPa absolute. What is the gage pressure in kiloNewton per square meter at a point 1.37 m below the water surface.
- Read more about Problem 12 - Variation of Pressure
- Log in or register to post comments
Problem 10 - Variation of Pressure
Problem
A gage on the suction side of a pump shown vacuum of 254 mm of mercury. Compute (a) pressure head in meters of water; (b) pressure in kiloPascal; (c) absolute pressure in kiloPascal if barometer reads 736.6 mm of mercury.
- Read more about Problem 10 - Variation of Pressure
- Log in or register to post comments
Problem 09 - Variation of Pressure
Problem
The pressure in a gas tank is 2.75 atmospheres. Compute the pressure in kiloPascal and the pressure head in meter of water.
- Read more about Problem 09 - Variation of Pressure
- Log in or register to post comments
Problem 08 - Variation of Pressure
Problem
What is the pressure in pounds per square inch 4 ft below the surface of a liquid of sp. gr. 1.50 if the gas pressure on the surface is 0.4 atmosphere?
- Read more about Problem 08 - Variation of Pressure
- Log in or register to post comments
Problem 02 - Variation of Pressure
Problem
Determine the pressure on the face of a dam at a point 12 m below the water surface, in (a) kilo Pascal gauge; (b) kilogram per square meter gauge; (c) kilo Pascal absolute; (d) pounds per square foot gauge; (e) pounds per square inch gauge; and (e) pounds per square inch absolute.
- Read more about Problem 02 - Variation of Pressure
- Log in or register to post comments