Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
3.
In a depressed nappe
the pressure below the nappe is atmospheric
the pressure below the nappe is negative
the pressure above the nappe is atmospheric
the pressure above the nappe is negative
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Ayush said:   8 years ago
Sheet of water(top part) flowing over the notch/weir is called nappe, due to trapping of air beneath the flowing water, negative pressure is created.
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Sarath said:   7 years ago
What is nappe?
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Balraj said:   6 years ago
Half part of a double cone is called as Nappe.
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Bani said:   6 years ago
What is the difference between Atmospheric and Vapour Pressure?

DUDA BHAVANI said:   2 years ago
In depressed nappe, the pressure below the nappe is negative.

In clinging nappe, no air is left below the nappe and the water stream adheres to the downstream face of the weir.


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