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Make Mear's, United Kingdom
Model Gas flow calculator
Notes

1. This slide rule is for the flow of gases in steel or cast iron pipes. It can handle situations both where the outlet pressure is atmospheric and where it is higher than this.

2. The slide rule can handle compressed air and natural gases and has a scale to to allow for variations in kinematic viscosity as well as the specific gravity.

3. The reverse of the rule has scales for velocity determination.

Front view
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Back view
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Detail - Summary of instructions on rule
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Detail of cursor
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Manufacturing date c 1970
Length 7.7" diameter.
Material Plastic
Scales Special
Cursor Plastic - multi line