Application of siphon principle
Siphon principle is widely used. The following are some common applications:
1. pump
Water pump is a kind of equipment that absorbs liquid by siphon principle. It usually consists of a pipe and a pump. When the pump is started, it will generate negative pressure in the pipeline, so that the liquid can be sucked into the pipeline from a lower place. Then the liquid is pumped to a high place to realize the transportation of the liquid.
2. Automobile fuel tank
Automobile fuel tank also works by siphon principle. The oil pump in the tank will pump gasoline out of the tank and deliver it to the engine. When the gasoline in the tank drops to a certain level, the oil pump will stop working. At this time, the gasoline in the tank will be automatically sucked into the oil pump to keep the amount of gasoline in the tank.
3. Fish tank filter
Fish tank filter also uses siphon principle to filter water. When water flows into the filter from the fish tank, the foam filter in the filter will generate negative pressure. This will cause water to be sucked into the filter and then filtered by the filter. Finally, the filtered water will flow back to the fish tank.
Operating steps of siphon principle
The operation steps of siphon principle are as follows:
1. Prepare tools and materials
Siphon principle requires the use of some tools and materials, including pipes, liquids or gases, straws, etc.
2. Place the pipeline in liquid or gas.
Put one end of the pipeline in liquid or gas, and the other end needs to be placed under the liquid or gas.
3. Suck liquid or gas with a straw.
Put a straw in the tube and suck liquid or gas through your mouth. When liquid or gas is sucked into the pipeline, negative pressure will be generated, so that liquid or gas is sucked into the pipeline.
Let a liquid or gas flow.
When liquid or gas is sucked into the pipeline, it needs to be allowed to flow. This can be achieved by changing the height of the pipe.
5. Stop the siphon principle
When it is necessary to stop the siphon principle, just adjust the height of the pipeline to be the same as the height of liquid or gas to stop the siphon principle.