FM 06 STUDY OF PIPE FITTINGS, SUDDEN ENLARGEMENT & CONTRACTION APPARATUS

The set up consists of a 1/2 bend and elbow, a sudden expansion & sudden contraction fitting from 15mm to 25mm, ball valve and gate valve. Pressure tapings are provided at inlet and outlet of these fittings under test. A differential manometer fitted in the line gives pressure loss of individual fittings. Present set-up is self-contained water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank and a centrifugal pump etc. Flow control valve and by-pass valve are fitted in water line to conduct the experiment on different flow rates. Flow rate of water is measured with the help of measuring tank and stop watch.

• • To determine loss of head in the fittings at various water flow rates
• • To measure the loss coefficient for the pipe fittings

• • Choice of Test Section
• • Closed loop water circulation
• • Compact & stand alone set up
• • Stainless Steel tanks and wetted parts
• • Superb Painted structure
• • Simple to operate & maintain

• • Electric supply 0.5 kW, 220V AC, Single Phase
• • Water supply Tap water connection ½” BSP Distilled water @ 60 liters (optional)
• • Floor Area with Drain facility