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Encyclopedia > Venturi effect
A Venturi meter is shown in a diagram, the pressure in "1" conditions is higher than "2", and the relationship between the fluid speed in "2" and "1" respectively, is the same as for pressure.
A Venturi meter is shown in a diagram, the pressure in "1" conditions is higher than "2", and the relationship between the fluid speed in "2" and "1" respectively, is the same as for pressure.

The Venturi effect is an example of Bernoulli's principle, in the case of fluid flow through a tube or pipe with a constriction in it. The fluid velocity must increase through the constriction to satisfy the equation of continuity, while its pressure must decrease due to conservation of energy: the gain in kinetic energy is supplied by a drop in pressure or a pressure gradient force. The effect is named after Giovanni Battista Venturi, (1746–1822), an Italian physicist. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (810x397, 42 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Venturi effect ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (810x397, 42 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Venturi effect ... A fluid is defined as a substance that continually deforms (flows) under an applied shear stress regardless of the magnitude of the applied stress. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Bernoullis Principle states that in an ideal fluid (low speed air is a good approximation), with no work being performed on the fluid, an increase in velocity occurs simultaneously with decrease in pressure or gravitational energy. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The intent of this article is to highlight the important points of the derivation of the Navier-Stokes equations as well as the application and formulation for different families of fluids. ... Conservation of energy states that the total amount of energy in an isolated system remains constant, although it may change forms (for instance, friction turns kinetic energy into thermal energy). ... The kinetic energy of an object is the extra energy which it possesses due to its motion. ... The pressure gradient force is the force that is usually responsible for accelerating a parcel of air from a high atmospheric pressure region to a low pressure region, resulting in wind. ... Giovanni Battista Venturi. ... Physics (Greek: (phúsis), nature and (phusiké), knowledge of nature) is the branch of science concerned with the fundamental laws of the Universe. ...


The limiting case of the Venturi effect is choked flow, in which a constriction in a pipe or channel limits the total flow rate through the channel, because the pressure cannot drop below zero in the constriction. Choked flow is used to control the delivery rate of water and other fluids through spigots and other valves. Choked flow is a hydrodynamic condition caused by the Venturi effect. ... Impact from a water drop causes an upward rebound jet surrounded by circular capillary waves. ... The term Spigot can refer to: Spigot ( object ) - a small wooden plug Tristan A. Farnon - cartoonist Tristan A. Farnon Spigot Algorithms - a type of algorithm The AT-4 Spigot - a man-portable ATGM manufactured in the former Soviet Union and not to be confused with the M136 AT4 in service...


Referring to the diagram to the right, using Bernoulli's equation in the special case of incompressible fluids (such as the approximation of a water jet), the theoretical pressure drop at the constriction would be given by (ρ/2)(v22 - v12).


Experimental apparatus

This is a Venturi tube demonstration apparatus built out of PVC pipe and operated with a vacuum pump.
This is a Venturi tube demonstration apparatus built out of PVC pipe and operated with a vacuum pump.
  • Venturi Tubes
The simplest apparatus, as shown in the photograph and diagram, is a tubular setup known as a Venturi tube or simply a venturi. Fluid flows through a length of pipe of varying diameter. To avoid undue drag, a venturi tube typically has an entry cone of 30 degrees and an exit cone of 5 degrees.
A venturi can also be used to mix a fluid with air. If a pump forces the fluid through a tube connected to a system consisting of a venturi to increase the water speed (the diameter decreases), a short piece of tube with a small hole in it, and last a venturi that decreases speed (so the pipe gets wider again), air will be sucked in through the small hole because of changes in pressure. At the end of the system, a mixture of fluid and air will appear.
  • Orifice plate
Venturi tubes are more expensive to construct than a simple orifice plate which uses the same principle as a tubular scheme, but the orifice plate causes significantly more permanent energy loss and is less accurate.

In Chronic Aortic Regurgitation, after the initial large stroke volume is released, the Venturi effect draws walls together, transiently obstructing flow causing a Pulsus Bisferiens. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 634 KB) Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 634 KB) Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... An orifice plate is a device which measures rate of fluid flow. ... In medicine, pulsus bisferiens, also bisferious pulse, is a sign where, on palpation of the pulse, a double peak per cardiac cycle can be appreciated. ...


Practical uses

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A simple way to demonstrate the Venturi effect is to squeeze and release a flexible hose that is normal shape: the partial vacuum produced in the constriction is sufficient to keep the hose collapsed. The word capillary is used to describe any very narrow tube or channel through which a fluid can pass. ... Diagram of the human circulatory system. ... Aortic insufficiency (AI), also known as aortic regurgitation (AR), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. ... An inspirator is a device, similar to a venturi tube and an orifice plate, which mixes a fuel gas with atmospheric air in a precise ratio to regulate burn characteristics. ... It has been suggested that Grilling be merged into this article or section. ... A stove is a heat-producing device. ... A bunsen burner with needle valve. ... Paasche F#1 Single Action External Mix Airbrush An airbrush is a small, air-operated tool that sprays various media including ink and dye, but most often paint by a process of atomization. ... A water aspirator is a commonly used source of partial vacuum in chemistry and biology laboratories. ... Atomization is common practice to inject the fuel into the combustor (or premixer) through a nozzle, which atomizes the fuel. ... Bendix-Technico (Stromberg) 1-barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV-3, with nomenclature The carburetor, carburettor, or carburetter (see spelling differences), also called carb (in North America) or carbie (chiefly in Australia) for short, is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. ... Gasoline or petrol is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting mostly of hydrocarbons and enhanced with benzene or iso-octane to increase octane ratings, used as fuel in internal combustion engines. ... A protein skimmer or foam fractionator is a device used mostly in saltwater aquaria to remove organic compounds from the water before they break down into nitrogenous waste. ... For other uses, see Aquarium (disambiguation). ... Below ground, outdoor, irregularly shaped salt water pool. ... Two soprano clarinets: a Bâ™­ clarinet (left, with capped mouthpiece) and an A clarinet (right, with no mouthpiece). ... Canister vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner is a device that uses an air pump to create a vacuum to suck up dust and dirt, usually from carpeted floors. ... Figure 1 - Venturi scrubber A venturi scrubber is designed to effectively use the energy from the exhaust stream to atomize the scrubbing liquid. ... Flue gas is gas that exits to the atmosphere via a flue, which is a pipe or channel for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, boiler or generator. ... Look up hose in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


Venturi tubes are also used to measure the speed of a fluid, by measuring pressure changes at different segments of the device. Placing a liquid in a U-shaped tube and connecting the ends of the tubes to both ends of a venturi is all that is needed. When the fluid flows though the venturi the pressure in the two ends of the tube will differ, forcing the liquid to the "low pressure" side. The amount of that move can be calibrated to the speed of the fluid flow.


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Venturi effect Summary (924 words)
A Venturi meter is shown in a diagram, the pressure in "1" conditions is higher than "2", and the relationship between the fluid speed in "2" and "1" respectively, is the same as for pressure.
The Venturi effect is a special case of Bernoulli's principle, in the case of fluid or air flow through a tube or pipe with a constriction in it.
The limiting case of the Venturi effect is choked flow, in which a constriction in a pipe or channel limits the total flow rate through the channel, because the pressure cannot drop below zero in the constriction.
NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Venturi (538 words)
Venturi are more expensive to construct than a simple orifice plate which uses the same principle as a Venturi, but the orifice plate causes significantly more permanent energy loss and is less accurate.
Fluid dynamics The Venturi effect is a special case of Bernoullis principle, in the case of fluid or air flow through a tube or pipe with a constriction in it.
Venturi was a controversial critic of the purely functional and spare designs of modern orthodox architecture and was considered a counterrevolutionary.
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