Abstract
This paper discusses experiments carried out to investigate the errors involved when applying the steady flow methods of air measurement to air flows which are pulsating at frequencies between 30 and 130 cycles per second (Hz). The mass flow measurements for steady and pulsating flow conditions are obtained by using four different sizes of bi-directional square-edged orifice plates with D and D/2 pressure tappings and a comparison of discharge coefficients for the subsonic flow of air in a 1-in diameter pipe, and the measurements cover a range of mass flows up to 0·03 lb/s. Attempts are made to determine suitable correction factors and thus establish a commercially satisfactory means of air flow measurement from the delivery side of a two-lobed, Roots-type positive displacement blower. The following effects are discussed: (1) the significance of the non-dimensional parameters involved, and (2) the effect of pulse shape.
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