Product Code:
Fluid0021
Description:
Pipe Friction Apparatus
The experimental set-up can be used on its own or with the Basic Hydraulics Bench. A supply of water is all that is required for operation. The unit is suitable for measuring pipe friction losses for laminar and turbulent flows. The experimental set-up is clearly laid out on a training panel. For investigations on laminar flow, a head tank is used for the water supply, whilst for turbulent flow, the supply is provided via the Basic Hydraulics Bench directly (or the water mains). The water flows through a pipe section, the flow is adjusted using reducing valves. The connection to the required measuring device is made via pressure tapings.
Learning Objectives / Experiments
- Measurement of the pressure loss for laminar flow
- Measurement of the pressure loss for turbulent flow
- Determination of the critical Reynolds’ number
- Measurements using a tube manometer
- Measurements using a mercury U-tube manometer
Specification
1. Experimental set-up for the investigation of pipe friction, for use with the Basic Hydraulics Bench
2. l x w x h 1100x640x900mm, 40kg
3. Head tank, pipe sections incl. threaded fittings and connections, plus 2 pressure measuring devices on powder coated base plate
4. Double tube manometer 370mmWC
5. Mercury U-tube manometer +/-270mbar
Technical Data
Measurement section 400mm, di=3mm
Raised tank volume: 5L
Measuring range
- U-tube manometer: +/-270mbar
- tube manometer: 2x 370mmWC
Dimensions and Weight
l x w x h: 1100 x 640 x 900 mm
Weight: approx. 40 kg