FM-HBA-24 FLUID FRICTION APPARATUS (HYDRAULIC BENCH ACCESSORIES) ​

DESCRIPTION

The unit consists of a tubular steel framework which supports the network of pipes and fittings for test. Pipe friction experiments are carried out using four smooth pipes of different diameters, plus one roughened pipe. Short samples of each size test pipe are provided loose so that the students can measure the exact diameter and determine the nature of the internal finish. A system of isolating valves is provided whereby the pipe to be tested can be selected without disconnecting or draining the system. A selection of pipe fittings and valves are fitted around the network and are fitted with pressure tapings. A clear acrylic pipe section incorporates a Venturi, orifice plate and Pitot tube. Pressure tappings are fitted with quick action self-sealing connections. Probe attachments are provided with tubing so that any pair of pressure tapings can be rapidly connected to appropriate instrumentation, eg. a manometer


RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS

  • Confirming the relationship between head loss due to fluid friction and velocity for flow of water
  • Determining the head loss associated with flow through a variety of standard pipe fittings
  • Determining the relationship between pipe friction coefficients and Reynolds’ number for flow through a pipe with roughened bore
  • Demonstrating the application of differential head devices in the measurement of flow rate and velocity
  • Providing practical training of pressure measurement techniques

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product Fluid statics and Manometry apparatus
Product Code FM-HBA-23
Overall Dimensions Height: 1250mm (maximum to top of level gauge) X Width: 425mm X Depth: 150mm
Max depth inside reservoir 574mm/td>
Inside diameter of reservoir 100mm
Scale length of manometer tubes 460mm
Manometer tubes incorporated 1x ‘U’ tube
2x Vertical parallel tubes
1x Vertical tube with varying cross section
1x Vertical tube with pivot enabling operation at three different inclinations

The whole setup is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure.