Engineering Fluid Mechanics (VBB 1063) Assignment 1 (CLO 2)

Due date: 17.02.2011

1. The 500-kg load on the hydraulic lift shown in Figure Q1 is to be raised by pouring oil (ρ = 780
kg/m3) into a thin tube. Determine how high h should be in order to begin to raise the weight
(3 Marks).

Figure Q1

2. The top part of a water tank is divided into two compartments, as shown in the Figure Q2. Now a
fluid with an unknown density is poured into one side, and the water level rises a certain amount on
the other side to compensate for this effect. Based on the final fluid heights shown on the Figure Q2,
determine the density of the fluid added. Assume the liquid does not mix with water (3 Marks).

Figure Q2

3. As illustrated in the Figure Q3 two water tanks are connected to each other through a mercury
manometer with inclined tubes. If the pressure difference between the two tanks is 20 kPa, calculate
a and θ (4 Marks).

Figure Q3