Compressible Flow of Fluids Apparatus Model FM 79
Compressible Flow of Fluids Apparatus Model FM 79
Sci-tech Compressible Flow of Fluids Apparatus Model FM 79 is used to investigate air flow in various ranges of velocity.
Item Description
Compressible fluids change their density due to pressure change in the flow. Flows with velocities less than Ma 0,3 are regarded as incompressible and the change in density is negligible. At higher velocities, the density has to be included in calculations. These conditions must be taken into consideration when designing e.g. turbo compressors, jets and fast planes. A radial fan with infinitely variable speed control draws in air from the environment. At the intake the air flow is accelerated in a measuring nozzle. Further down the measuring section the air flows through interchangeable measuring objects. Drawing in the air and the arrangement of the measuring objects on the intake side of the fan minimize turbulence when flowing into the measuring objects. All measuring objects are made of transparent material and provide excellent insight into the inner structure. Pressure losses are studied in a pipe elbow, various pipe sections and a nozzle with sudden enlargement. The nozzle with gradual enlargement (de Laval nozzle) provides an introduction to the topic of transonic flow. The volumetric flow rate is measured in an orifice using a differential pressure manometer. The orifice is fitted with four interchangeable orifice disks for different measurement ranges. The fan’s characteristic curve can also be recorded by using a throttle valve. The measured values for volumetric flow rate, pressure and speed are displayed digitally. The well-structured instructional material sets out the fundamentals and provides a step-by step guide through the experiments.
Technical Specifications
Specifications
investigate flow of compressible fluids
subsonic and transonic air flow
variable speed on the radial fan for adjusting the mass flow
minimized turbulence by drawing in air and optimum arrangement of the measuring objects
transparent measuring objects with connectors for pressure measurement provide insight into the internal structure
measuring nozzle for determining the mass flow
pressure losses in subsonic flow in pipe elbows and various pipe sections
pressure curve at subsonic and transonic nozzle flow
orifice for determining volumetric flow rate by differential pressure measurement
record fan characteristic curve using a throttle valve
digital displays for pressures, velocity and speed
Data Logging with educational software and electronic temperature sensors
Technical Specifications
Radial fan
– max. speed: 34000min-1
– max. volumetric flow rate: 206m³/h
– max. head: 271mbar
– max. power consumption: 1,6kW
Measuring objects
– pipe section: 1m, diameter: 16, 24, 34mm
– 90° pipe elbow
– 2 nozzles, inner diameter: 12…34mm with sudden enlargement
– with gradual enlargement (de Laval nozzle)
– orifice with orifice disks, diameter: 12, 19, 25, 32mm
– throttle valve, diameter: 34mm
Measuring ranges
– speed: 0…99999min-1
– pressure: 1x 0…25mbar, 1x 0…200mbar, 1x 0…1000mbar
– velocity: 0…65m/s
Experiment Capabilities
– pressure losses in pipes and pipe elbows
– flow in convergent/divergent nozzles
– supersonic flow in the de Laval nozzle
– determine the speed of sound in air
– compare calculation methods for incompressible and compressible flow
– use complete continuity equation
– determine mass flow using nozzle and volumetric flow rate using orifice
– record calibration curve for orifice
– record fan characteristic curve at different mass flows and speeds
Required Services
Electric Supply 230 V AC, Single Phase, Earthed.
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