ENERGY LOSSES IN BENDS AND FITTINGS

Energy Losses In Bends And Fittings: MTFM-26

The equipment is mounted on a free-standing framework which supports the test pipe work and instrumentation. The following typical pipe fittings are incorporated for study: miter bend, 90° elbow, swept bends (large and small radius), sudden contraction and sudden enlargement. All are instrumented with upstream and downstream pressure tapings.

These tapings are connected to a bank of 12 water manometer tubes mounted on the framework. Pressurization of the manometers is facilitated by a hand pump. A gate valve is used to control the flow rate. A separate gate valve is instrumented with upstream and downstream pressure tapings which are connected to a differential gauge on the edge of the framework. The unit stands on the working top of the Hydraulics Bench, which is also used as the source of water supply.

Description

DEMONSTRATION & MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES:-

Measuring the losses in the devices related to flow rate and calculating loss coefficients related to velocity head
Comparing the pressure drop across each device

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:-

Circuit with four bends of different radii
Enlargement, contraction and gate valve, plus flow-control valve
Manometer board with 12 tubes plus differential pressure gauge
Hand pump for pressurization of manometers
Quick-release fitting for easy connection to Hydraulics Bench
Educational software available as an option
Pipe diameter : 48 mm
Differential pressure gauge : 0-3 bar
Enlargement diameter : 2 mm
Contraction diameter : 48 mm

Fittings:

45° miter
Elbow
Short bend
Large bend
Enlargement
Contraction
Manometer range : 0-440 mm
Number of manometer tubes: 12
Differential manometers : 6

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