Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 1 (Q.No. 50)
50.
The resistance wire used in a hot wire anemometer for conducting electrical current is made of
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KOLA BENARJI said:
6 years ago
Tungsten (platinum of a platinum-iridium alloy) because it is insensitive to the direction of gas flow, very useful measuring device in conditions of turbulent flow.
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Hardik said:
1 decade ago
Because tungsten has a high melting point.
Nagaraju said:
9 years ago
Actually, it is chromium. Reference : Ramprasad book.
Mohammed said:
8 years ago
It should be chromium.
Himanshu said:
5 years ago
In an anemometer, mainly Tungsten or platinum metals is used for transfer electric power.
Sanjoy karmakar said:
4 years ago
Anemometer is a device use for measuring the direction and wind speed of the wind.
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