Towards Improving Experimental Learning-Exploring Bernoulli’s Equation
Sivapragasam Chandrasekaran1, Kinjal Pravin Bhai Rohit2, Lakshmi Priya Swaminathan3, Saravanan Poomalai4
1Sivapragasam Chandrasekaran, Center for Water Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputtur (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Kinjal Pravin Bhai Rohit, Center for Water Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputtur (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Lakshmi Priya Swaminathan, Center for Water Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputtur (Tamil Nadu), India.
4Saravanan Poomalai, Center for Water Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputtur (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 23 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 17 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 165-169 | Volume-9 Issue-1S4 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: A10021291S419/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A1002.1291S419
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Abstract: This study illustrates through the verification of Bernoulli’s equation (as a case study experiment) about how analysis of the gap in experimental results when compared to its theoretical value based on the fundamental principles underlying a hypothesis should become a part of the experimental learning approach which is being adopted in teaching a course. For this experiment, even after making a thorough analysis, it is found difficult to exactly answer the gap in the experimental and theoretical values. Particularly, it is seen that the unaccounted loss is about 10%. Various assumptions adopted in arriving at the conclusions are also elaborated to get a clear picture on carrying out the analysis. This investigation effectuated deep interest among student in the course and also engrossed them to discover the reason for any unaccountable losses in the experiment other than the well identified losses.
Keywords: Bernoulli’s Equation, Pipe Flow, Civil Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Head Losses.
Scope of the Article: Civil and Environmental Engineering