FLUID FRICTION MEASUREMENTS

Fluid Friction Measurements: MTFM-03

Pipe friction is one of the classic laboratory experiments and has always found a place in the practical teaching of fluid mechanics. With this unit friction head losses in straight pipes of very different sizes can be investigated over a range of Reynolds’ numbers from 103 to nearly 105.

This covers the laminar transitional and turbulent flow regimes in smooth pipes. In addition an artificially roughened pipe is supplied, which at the higher Reynolds’ numbers shows a clear departure from the typical smooth bore pipe characteristics.

In addition to the equipment for the study of losses in straight pipes a wide range of accessories are included such as pipe fittings and control valves, a Venturi tube, an orifice plate assembly and a Piton tube.

Description

INSTRUCTIONAL CAPABILITIES :

A wide range of measurements, demonstrations and training exercises are possible with the equipment:
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
Enhancing understanding of the hydraulic principles involved through the use of complementary computer software

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Distance between tapings : 1 m
Number of tapping points : 38
A unit for the detailed study of fluid friction head losses, which occur when an in compressible fluid flows through pipes, fittings and flow metering devices
Four smooth-bore pipes of different diameters ranging from 4.5 mm ID to 17.2 mm ID
Artificially roughened pipe
90° bends (large & small radii)
90° elbow
90° miter
45° elbow, 45° Y, 90° T
Sudden enlargement
Sudden contraction
Gate valve
Globe valve
Ball valve
Inline strainer
Perspex venturi
Perspex orifice meter
Perspex pipe section with a piton tube & static tapping
38 tapping points
All fixed pipes fabricated in stainless steel
Suitable for studying Reynolds’ numbers from 103 to nearly 105
A system of isolating valves, quick release manometer connection valves and self-sealing pressure tapings ensure fast accurate results
Data logging accessory
Computer-aided learning program
A user instruction manual provides installation, commissioning and maintenance data, together with student exercises
The unit is designed for use with a Hydraulics bench

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