In a sand casting process, a sprue of 10 mm base diameter and 200 mm height leads to a runner which fills a cubical cavity of 100 mm side. What will be the volume flow rate of metal? [Acceleration due to gravity = 10 m/s2, π = 3.14]

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  1. 157 mm3/s
  2. 1570 mm3/s
  3. 15700 mm3/s
  4. 157000 mm3/s

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Option 4 : 157000 mm3/s
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Concept:

The volume flow rate of metal in a sand casting process can be determined using Torricelli’s theorem, which states that the velocity of fluid flow under gravity is:

The volume flow rate Q is given by:

where:

  • A = Cross-sectional area of the sprue
  • v = Velocity of the molten metal

Given:

  • Diameter of sprue base: d = 10 mm
  • Height of sprue: h = 200 mm
  • Acceleration due to gravity: g = 10 m/s²
  • π = 3.14

Calculation:

Step 1: Compute velocity using Torricelli’s theorem

Step 2: Compute cross-sectional area of the sprue

Step 3: Compute volume flow rate

Converting to mm³/s:

 

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