Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics

CLO.2/PLO.4

Experiment No. 10
Title:
Determination of nozzle Thrust of a convergent nozzle using Nozzle Performance Study Unit

Objective:
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Equipment:
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Draw a schematic Flow for Left Connection;
Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics
CLO.2/PLO.4

Introduction:
What is Nozzle thrust? Derive its formula;

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If Pout ≥ P c then Pe =Pout i.e. pressure thrust is equal to zero and if

Pc > Pout then Pe =Pc i.e. pressure thrust is greater than zero.

Procedure:
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Safety measurements;
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Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics
CLO.2/PLO.4

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Observations and Calculations:

Sr. No. Pressure
Pin Pout Velocity thrust
thrust
(bar) Tin F Tout (bar) ṁ Pe
(N)
(N)
(oC) (N) (oC) (g/s) (bar)
ṁ .Ce
Pg Pabs Pg Pabs ∆P. Ae
=F - ∆P. Ae

Where ∆P = Pe - Pout

Precautions:
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Results and Data Analysis:
1. Graph between velocity thrust and P out / Pin
2. Graph between total thrust and P out / Pin
Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics
CLO.2/PLO.4

Applications:
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