Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pipe Flowrate Measurement: Problem Solving01:28

Pipe Flowrate Measurement: Problem Solving

783
A spray tank system is engineered to uniformly distribute a pest-control liquid across plants by using a pressurized mechanism. The tank, pressurized to 150 kPa, holds the pesticide at a height of 0.80 meters. Liquid flows from the tank through a 1.9 meter pipe with a diameter of 0.015 meters, angled at 0.698 radians, ultimately reaching a 0.007 meter nozzle that sprays the pesticide. Accurate calculation of the system's flow rate is crucial to ensure uniform application, and this is achieved...
783
Pipe Flowrate Measurement01:28

Pipe Flowrate Measurement

1.1K
In pipe flow measurement, orifice, nozzle, and Venturi meters are commonly used to determine fluid flowrates by constricting the flow area, which increases fluid velocity and reduces pressure. This pressure difference, governed by Bernoulli's principle and adjusted for real-world conditions, is essential for calculating flowrate. Each meter type is suited to specific applications based on accuracy, efficiency, and compatibility with various flow conditions.
The orifice meter is a simple,...
1.1K
Measurement of Fluid Pressure01:16

Measurement of Fluid Pressure

559
Fluid pressure is commonly measured using devices called manometers, which rely on liquid columns to indicate pressure differences. The height of a liquid column in a manometer reflects the pressure exerted by the fluid, providing a simple yet effective means of measurement. Different types of manometers serve specific purposes based on their configurations and the type of fluids involved.
A basic form of manometer is the piezometer, a vertical tube open at the top and filled with the same...
559
Turbulent Flow: Problem Solving01:09

Turbulent Flow: Problem Solving

363
Carbonation is a process used to dissolve carbon dioxide gas in a liquid, commonly used in the production of carbonated beverages. Achieving efficient carbonation requires careful control of temperature, pressure, and flow conditions. By adjusting these parameters, carbonation efficiency can be maximized, producing a higher concentration of CO2 in the liquid.
Temperature is a key factor in CO2 solubility. In this case, the CO2 gas and the liquid are cooled to 20°C. Lower temperatures enhance...
363
The Buckingham Pi Theorem01:09

The Buckingham Pi Theorem

1.5K
The Buckingham Pi theorem provides a structured method to simplify fluid dynamics problems by reducing complex systems of variables to dimensionless terms.
1.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

In Search of Ultra-Black Ceramic Pigments Using Microwaves: Delafossite Cuprates CuMO<sub>2</sub> (M = Mn, Fe, Cr).

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Long-term performance and activity study of a two-stage anaerobic EGSB reactors system treating complex and toxic industrial wastewater.

Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation·2024
Same author

Numerical investigation of droplets in a cross-ventilated space with sitting passengers under asymptomatic virus transmission conditions.

Physics of fluids (Woodbury, N.Y. : 1994)·2022
Same author

Modeling of wastewater treatment processes with hydrosludge.

Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation·2021
Same author

Numerical investigation of respiratory drops dynamics released during vocalization.

Physics of fluids (Woodbury, N.Y. : 1994)·2021
Same author

Design and optimization of a semi-industrial cavitation device for a pretreatment of an anaerobic digestion treatment of excess sludge and pig slurry.

Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 7, 2026

Measurements of Local Instantaneous Convective Heat Transfer in a Pipe - Single and Two-phase Flow
08:25

Measurements of Local Instantaneous Convective Heat Transfer in a Pipe - Single and Two-phase Flow

Published on: April 30, 2018

7.6K

Numerical Evaluation and Assessment of Key Two-Phase Flow Parameters Using Four-Sensor Probes in Bubbly Flow.

Guillem Monrós-Andreu1, Carlos Peña-Monferrer1, Raúl Martínez-Cuenca1

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castelló de la Plana, Spain.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 31, 2025
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a Monte Carlo framework to improve intrusive probe accuracy in bubbly flows. It offers correction laws for interfacial area, velocity, and chord length, enhancing measurement reliability.

Keywords:
Monte Carlo simulationbubble chord lengthfour-sensor probesinterfacial velocitylocal interfacial arealocal-flow parameter evaluationtwo-phase flow

More Related Videos

A Microfluidic System with Surface Patterning for Investigating Cavitation Bubble(s)&#8211;Cell Interaction and the Resultant Bioeffects at the Single-cell Level
11:14

A Microfluidic System with Surface Patterning for Investigating Cavitation Bubble(s)–Cell Interaction and the Resultant Bioeffects at the Single-cell Level

Published on: January 10, 2017

12.1K
Visualization of Flow Field Around a Vibrating Pipeline Within an Equilibrium Scour Hole
09:37

Visualization of Flow Field Around a Vibrating Pipeline Within an Equilibrium Scour Hole

Published on: August 26, 2019

6.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 7, 2026

Measurements of Local Instantaneous Convective Heat Transfer in a Pipe - Single and Two-phase Flow
08:25

Measurements of Local Instantaneous Convective Heat Transfer in a Pipe - Single and Two-phase Flow

Published on: April 30, 2018

7.6K
A Microfluidic System with Surface Patterning for Investigating Cavitation Bubble(s)&#8211;Cell Interaction and the Resultant Bioeffects at the Single-cell Level
11:14

A Microfluidic System with Surface Patterning for Investigating Cavitation Bubble(s)–Cell Interaction and the Resultant Bioeffects at the Single-cell Level

Published on: January 10, 2017

12.1K
Visualization of Flow Field Around a Vibrating Pipeline Within an Equilibrium Scour Hole
09:37

Visualization of Flow Field Around a Vibrating Pipeline Within an Equilibrium Scour Hole

Published on: August 26, 2019

6.1K

Area of Science:

  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Multiphase Flow
  • Experimental Techniques

Background:

  • Intrusive phase-detection probes are standard for gas-liquid bubbly flow characterization.
  • Probe accuracy is limited by geometry and bubble-probe interactions.
  • Classical assumptions include spherical bubbles and axial trajectories, which are often unrealistic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a Monte Carlo framework for evaluating four-sensor intrusive probes in bubbly flows.
  • To relax assumptions of spherical bubbles and purely axial trajectories.
  • To provide unified estimation methods for interfacial area concentration, bubble/flux velocities, and chord lengths.

Main Methods:

  • A Monte Carlo simulation framework was developed.
  • Bubbles were modeled as spheres or ellipsoids with statistically distributed incidence angles.
  • A broad range of non-dimensional probe geometries were explored.

Main Results:

  • Compact correction laws and design maps were derived based on spacing-to-diameter (ap/D), probe radius (rp/D), and missing ratio (mr).
  • Axial velocity estimates show typical errors within ±10% for recommended geometries (0.5≤ap/D≤2, rp/D≤0.25) and mr≤0.7.
  • Chord length and interfacial area corrections were developed, showing high accuracy even in polydisperse bubbly flows.

Conclusions:

  • The framework offers quantitative guidelines for designing and using four-sensor intrusive probes.
  • Geometry-aware correction factors improve the interpretation of bubbly flow measurements.
  • Deviations from recommended geometries can lead to significant velocity and chord length errors (>20-30%).