Experiments Upon the Contraction of the Liquid Vein, Issuing From an Orifice, and Upon the Distribution of the Velocities Within It (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Bazin

9780266419679: Experiments Upon the Contraction of the Liquid Vein, Issuing From an Orifice, and Upon the Distribution of the Velocities Within It (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266419674 ISBN 13: 9780266419679

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how fluids move through tiny openings and how their speeds and pressures are measured in detail.

This nonfiction volume presents careful experiments on how liquid filaments contract as they flow through orifices, with data on velocities and pressures inside the veins. It reveals how head, tube geometry, and position affect readings, offering a clear view of experimental hydraulics in action.

Learn how vertical and horizontal orifices change velocity patterns and pressure readings.
See how researchers define and compare internal velocities and pressures using precise measurements.
Understand the challenges of isolating effects like atmospheric pressure and tube design during high-speed flow.
Discover how observations translate into practical insights for designing hydraulic systems and analyzing liquid flow.

Ideal for readers of historical hydraulic research, engineering students, and professionals seeking a grounded look at early experiments in fluid dynamics.

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