Question

Draw the following and write one application of each: (i) Well type manometer (ii) Bellows.

Answer 1

Here’s a description for both instruments and one application for each.

### (i) **Well-Type Manometer**
A **well-type manometer** consists of a large reservoir (well) connected to a vertical tube. The well has a large cross-sectional area compared to the tube, so the liquid level change in the well is negligible when there is pressure variation.

#### **Diagram**:
- A large cylindrical well connected to a narrow vertical tube filled with liquid (usually mercury or water).
- Pressure is applied to the liquid in the well.
  
#### **Application**:
Used to measure pressure in pipelines or tanks in industrial applications, particularly in the field of fluid mechanics to monitor gas pressure.

### (ii) **Bellows**
**Bellows** are flexible, accordion-like structures that can expand and contract. They are usually made of metal or rubber, designed to convert pressure into mechanical displacement.

#### **Diagram**:
- An accordion-like cylindrical structure.
- One side is fixed, while the other moves in response to applied pressure.

#### **Application**:
Used in pressure sensing devices such as pressure gauges or as actuators in mechanical systems to regulate fluid flow in HVAC systems.

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Answer 2

Sure! I’ll describe how each device works and provide one application for each. Although I can't draw diagrams directly here, I can describe what they look like so you can sketch them if needed.

### (I) Well Type Manometer

**Description:**
A well-type manometer is a device used to measure the pressure of gases or liquids. It consists of a U-shaped tube with one side open to the atmosphere and the other side connected to the pressure source. The tube contains a liquid (usually mercury or water) which is displaced by the pressure of the fluid being measured.

**Structure:**
1. **U-tube:** The tube is bent into a "U" shape.
2. **Liquid:** Usually mercury or colored water.
3. **Pressure Source Connection:** One end of the tube is open to the pressure source, while the other end is open to atmospheric pressure.

When the pressure source is connected, it displaces the liquid in the U-tube, causing a difference in the liquid levels on either side. This difference in height is proportional to the pressure of the fluid.

**Application:**
- **Measuring Atmospheric Pressure:** Well-type manometers are used to measure atmospheric pressure in meteorological stations. The liquid level differences indicate the atmospheric pressure, which helps in weather forecasting and climate studies.

### (ii) Bellows

**Description:**
Bellows are mechanical devices used to measure pressure or to absorb thermal expansion in various applications. They consist of a flexible, accordion-like structure that expands and contracts. When subjected to pressure, the bellows compress or expand, and this movement can be translated into a measurement or used to control other mechanisms.

**Structure:**
1. **Accordion-like Structure:** The flexible, corrugated section that allows for expansion and contraction.
2. **Casing:** Encloses the bellows and often has ports for pressure connections.
3. **Actuator:** A mechanism to translate the bellows’ movement into a readable output or action.

**Application:**
- **Pressure Gauges:** In pressure gauges, bellows are used to measure the pressure of a fluid by converting the pressure-induced movement of the bellows into a mechanical displacement that is read by a dial or digital indicator. This application is common in various industrial processes where accurate pressure measurement is crucial.

If you need to draw these devices:

1. **For the Well Type Manometer:**
   - Draw a "U" shape for the tube.
   - Indicate the liquid inside (e.g., mercury or colored water).
   - Label one side as connected to the pressure source and the other open to atmospheric pressure.
   - Show the liquid levels differing on each side to represent the pressure measurement.

2. **For the Bellows:**
   - Draw a flexible accordion-like shape.
   - Indicate the casing around the bellows and include ports for pressure connections.
   - Show how the bellows expand and contract when subjected to pressure.

These visualizations should help in understanding how each device operates and their practical uses.