Pressure Loss in Pipes Apparatus MODEL FM 07
Pressure Loss in Pipes Apparatus MODEL FM 07
The Sci-tech Pressure Loss in a Pipe Apparatus Model FM 07 has been designed to enable students to measure loss of head due to friction in a pipe and to study the effect of change in flow velocity.
Item Description
Study of pressure loss in pipes is important in view of the loss of head due to friction and consequent pumping power requirements in any pipe system. The Sci-tech Pressure Loss in a Pipe Apparatus Model FM 07 is an experimental set-up necessary for any Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratory of an educational institution. Laminar and turbulent flow regimes can be obtained by varying the flow velocity and hence the flow Reynolds number. The apparatus consists of a horizontal test pipe with static pressure tapings at the upstream and downstream ends to measure head loss due to friction. Extra pipe lengths are provided at the inlet and exit to allow the flow to become fully developed and to damp out the flow disturbance originating from the valves and fittings. The test pipe is mounted on a support frame and there is a provision for leveling. Water is supplied from the hydraulic bench (for higher flow rates) and the constant head feeding tank (for lower flow rates). Pressure drop along the test pipe length is measured using the U-tube mercury manometer or the pressurized water manometer depending upon the flow velocity. These manometers are mounted on a display panel with calibrated scales. The flow rate and hence the velocity though the test pipe is controlled by a regulation valve at the exit and the flow rate is measured by the flow meter or the measuring tank of the hydraulic bench. Experiments can be conducted at various flow velocities or Reynolds numbers to obtain pressure loss in laminar or turbulent flow regimes. The complete unit is manufactured from corrosion resistant materials. The FM00 Hydraulic Bench or any other standard hydraulic bench models can be used to supply water.
Technical Specifications
OPTION:
Computer Based Learning Software is included to enable students understand and conduct
experiments, tabulate results and plot graphs. The Sci-tech Pressure Loss in a Pipe Apparatus is
an important experimental set-up for any Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratory of an
educational institution.
List of Experiments :
1. Study of loss of head due to friction in a circular pipe at various mean flow velocities.
2. Study of friction factors in laminar and turbulent flow regimes.
3. Demonstration of the law of resistance in laminar to turbulent flow regimes.
4. Establishment of critical Reynolds number.
5. Comparison of experimental results with the well known Moody’s diagram.
Important Features and Specifications:
1. Test pipe, 3mm bore, 650mm long with two static pressure taps at 500mm apart.
2. Feeding tank, capacity: 10 liters, constant water head : 900mm.
3. Mercury U-tube manometer, range : 500mm.
4. Pressurized water manometer, range: 500mm.
5. Flow meter, range: 2lpm.
6. Ancillaries include measuring cylinder (1 liter capacity),
hand pump and a sample of test pipe (100mm long).
Options :
1. A self contained unit of the Pressure Loss in a Pipe Apparatus mounted on a mobile platform and with a flow controlled closed circuit water circulation unit consisting of centrifugal pump, flow meter, corrosion resistant sheet metal measuring tank and a sump tank will be supplied on request.
2. A digital pressure meter can be supplied as an alternative to the mercury U-tube manometer on
request.
Services Required
1. Water supply.
2. Electrical supply, 240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz.
Options :
1. A self contained unit of the Pressure Loss in a Pipe Apparatus mounted on a mobile platform
and with a flow controlled closed circuit water circulation unit consisting of centrifugal pump, flow
meter, corrosion resistant sheet metal measuring tank and a sump tank will be supplied on
request.
2. A digital pressure meter can be supplied as an alternative to the mercury U-tube manometer on
request.
Services Required
1. Water supply.
2. Electrical supply, 240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz.
Overall Dimensions :
Height : 1.2m, Width : 0.4m, Length : 0.9m.
The manual describing the theoretical and practical aspects of the apparatus, operation, analysis of
results, and sample of results will be supplied with the equipment.
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