Fluid Friction Measurements

Product Description

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.

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