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A bourdon tube, typically found in pressure gauges and switches is an oval shaped tube which is then curled lengthwise into an arc. When pressure is applied internally to the tube the natural tendency is for the oval shaped tube to move to form a circular tube, kind of like a balloon does when you blow air into it. Because it is curled when the tube moves towards a circular configuration the shorter inside of the arc lengthens as a result while the outer arc tend to shorten. In other word the tube tries to straighten itself out. When the pressure is removed from the inside of the tube the elasticity of the metal pulls it back into it's original shape. Bourdon tubes are made in different sizes and the smaller dimensioned (the oval not the arc) tubes can carry higher pressures than the larger ones.

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What capacity pump will be required when head is 30 meter and 600 meter for of water storage tank?

For every 10meter head there will be one kg/cm2 drop in pressure when the head is 30meter above then the required pressure should always be more than the head, if the pump is used only for filling the storage tank you need not go for much higher pressure pump that would make your operating cost high. It would be better if you opt for around 4 kg/cm2 pump provided your take into consideration the number of bends used in the piping and the amount of pressure dropped in the bends.


What does water pressure mean?

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House water pressure?

House water pressure should be around 50-60 psi.


Will adding another water heater boost the water pressure in the house in addition to giving more hot water?

No and yes. No, you won't get more water pressure. To do that you'll need to find out why the water pressure is low. Perhaps flow restriction, perhaps a poorly adjusted water pressure regulator, perhaps low pressure from the well/city water. But an additional water heater will certainly give you more hot water. It would be like putting in a LARGER water heater. In most cities the water pressure required is about 20 PSI. Small city's do not add pressure pumps to their system but use a gravity supply. That is why most places there is a pressure problem either build their water tanks taller or erect them on a hill.

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Does plumbing with less bends increase water pressure?

Yes. Bends and joints create friction which translate into pressure loss, even if very minimal.


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When pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is applied to pure water or a solution, the boiling point of the water/solution will increase. This means that the liquid will need to reach a higher temperature before it boils. Conversely, if the pressure decreases below atmospheric pressure, the boiling point will decrease, requiring a lower temperature for boiling to occur.


Why does the pen cap sink in the bottle of water when pressure is applied?

When pressure is applied to the bottle of water, the volume of the air inside the bottle decreases, causing the air pressure to increase. This increased air pressure then pushes down on the pen cap, causing it to sink in the water. Once the pressure is released, the cap will float back to the surface.


What happens when a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is applied on pure water?

It is compressed and occupies a smaller volume.


How much pressure should be applied to common water in order to split it to its element H2 and O2?

Mechanical pressure will not split water into its component elements.


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The air pressure inside the water bottle helps to maintain its shape and prevent it from collapsing as water is consumed or as external pressure is applied to the bottle. Additionally, the air pressure helps to keep the water inside the bottle from leaking out.


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To calculate water pressure in a closed system, you can use the formula: Pressure Force/Area. This means that pressure is equal to the force exerted on the water divided by the area over which the force is applied. By knowing the force and the area, you can calculate the water pressure in the closed system.


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