Actually, we were originally inspired by your work. We did change all the variables you mentioned as well as the diameter of the pipe. We then measured the time between eruptions and the height and duration of the eruption. We were limited to a 3 foot pipe which resulted in an eruption that hit the ceiling. I agree that in a natural geyser the pressure is probably released by the bubbles traveling up the conduit but our approach demonstrated the physics and seemed to give us better control.
Nice; how did the science fair go? I've done a few of these as well, and put up videos and a web page on it, but it's always nice to see other examples. did you try changing anything in the model? Heat input, conduit height, how deep the tube was inserted in the flask? I'm skeptical that many really geysers have the "head space" for live steam to accumulate however.
Actually, we were originally inspired by your work. We did change all the variables you mentioned as well as the diameter of the pipe. We then measured the time between eruptions and the height and duration of the eruption. We were limited to a 3 foot pipe which resulted in an eruption that hit the ceiling. I agree that in a natural geyser the pressure is probably released by the bubbles traveling up the conduit but our approach demonstrated the physics and seemed to give us better control.
rgvander 1 year ago
Nice; how did the science fair go? I've done a few of these as well, and put up videos and a web page on it, but it's always nice to see other examples. did you try changing anything in the model? Heat input, conduit height, how deep the tube was inserted in the flask? I'm skeptical that many really geysers have the "head space" for live steam to accumulate however.
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