DESCRIPTION:-

The equipment is designed and fabricated to demonstrate the Bernoulli's theorem.

It consists of a test section made of acrylic. It has convergent and divergent sections. Pressure tapings are provided at different locations in convergent and divergent section. Present set-up is self-contained water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank, centrifugal pump etc. An arrangement is done to conduct the experiment on different flow rates.

Flow rate of water is measured with the help of measuring tank and stopwatch.

Technical Details:-

• Heater- Mica healer of dia. 250 mm.

• M.S. plates of thickness 25mm & dia. 250mm.-2 nos.

• Bakelite plates of thickness 10mm & dia. 250mm.-2 nos.

• Brass/Aluminum plates of thickness 15mm & dia. 250mm.-2nos

• Dimmerstat – 2 A capacity.

• voltmeter and an Ammeter to measure input power.

• Multichannel digital temperature indicator to measure temperatures at- various points. 230 V, A.C. stabilized supply along with earthing connection.

• Bench area Im x lm x 0.5m height

DESCRIPTION:-

A Pitot Tube is used to measure the local velocity at a given point in the flow stream. A pitot tube of standard design made of copper/SS is supplied and is fixed below vernier scale. The vernier scale is capable to measure the position of Pitot Tube in transparent section. The pipe has a flow control valve to regulate the flow. An differential water manometer is provided to determine the velocity head. Present set-up is self-contained water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank and a centrifugal pump etc. Flow control valve and by-pass valve are fitted in water line to conduct the experiment on different flow rates. Flow rate of water is measured with the help of variable area flow meter.

Experimentation:-

• To find the point velocity at the center of a tube for different flow rates of water and calibrate the Pitot tube.

• To plot velocity profile across the cross section of pipe.

Technical Details:-

• Pitot Tube : Material Copper/SS of compatible size fitted with scale.

• Test Section : Material Clear Acrylic, compatible to 1” Dia. Pipe.

• Water Circulation : ½ HP Pump, Crompton/Standard make.

• Flow Measurement : Using Measuring Tank with Piezometer (Capacity 25 Ltrs.)

• Sump Tank : Capacity 50 Ltrs.

• Pressure measurement : By differential water manometer

DESCRIPTION:-

The Set-up is designed to verify Reynold’s Apparatus experimentally. The Apparatus consists of a glass tube which one end having bell mouth entrance connected to a water tank. At the other end of the glass tube a cock is provided to vary the rate of flow. Flow rate of water can be measured with the help of Measuring Cylinder and Stop Watch, supplied with the set-up. A capillary tube is introduced centrally in the bell mouth. To this tube dye is fed from a small container, placed at the top of Constant head Tank, through polythene tubing.

Experimentation:

• To find the point velocity at the center of a tube for different flow rates of water and calibrate the Pitot tube.

• To plot velocity profile across the cross section of pipe.

Technical Details:-

• Tube : Material Borosilicate Glass/ acrylic (ID 14 mm approx., Length: 600 mm)

• Dye vessel : Material Stainless Steel, Capacity 1 Ltrs. (approx.)

• Capillary Tube : Material Copper/Stainless Steel.

• Constant Head Water Tank: Capacity 40 Ltrs.

• Water Circulation : ½ HP Pump, Champion/Standard make.

• Flow Measurement : Using Measuring Cylinder with Electronic stop watch

• Sump Tank : Capacity 60 Ltrs.

DESCRIPTION:-

The flow through orifice experiment set-up comprises of a tank which has an inlet supply diffuses, overflow, and provision for fitting Orifice or Mouthpiece provided at the outlet of tank. It is designed to vary head and keep it constant at desired level. A pointer gauge arrangement is provided for measuring X-Y co-ordinates of Jet.

The experimentation apparatus is self-reliant water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank and a centrifugal pump etc. Measuring tank and stop watch are used to measure the flow rate of water.

Experimentation:-

• To determine the co-efficient of discharge of different Orifice and mouthpieces.

• To determine the co-efficient of velocity of different Orifice and mouthpieces.

Technical Details:-

• Set of Orifices : Material Acrylic (2 Nos.) Dia. 10mm and 15 mm

• Set of Mouthpieces : Material Acrylic (3 Nos.)

• Dia. 10 mm (L/D = 1)

• Dia. 10 mm (L/D = 2.5)

• Dia. 10 mm (L/D = 4)

• Pointer Gauge : To measure X-Y co-ordinates of Jet.

• Water Circulation : ½ HP Pump, Crompton make.

• Constant Head tank : 35 Ltrs.

• Flow Measurement : Using Measuring Tank with Piezometer, Capacity 25 Ltrs.

• Sump Tank : Capacity 70 Ltrs.

• Stop Watch : Electronic.

DESCRIPTION:-

The Impact of Jet on vanes lab-setup is made of a clear Acrylic fabrication section. Water is fed through a nozzle and discharged vertically to strike a target carried on a stem, which extends through the cover. A weight carrier is placed on the upper end of the stem. A compression spring is used to counter balance the dead weight of the moving parts.

Vertical force exerted on the target plate is measured for applied weights. Two targets are provided with the setup (flat plate and hemispherical cup).

Experimentation:

• To determine co-efficient of discharge (Cd) through:

• V notch 45°

• V notch 60°

• Rectangular Notch.

Technical Details:-

• Target : 2 Nos., Flat Plate and Hemispherical Cup

• Nozzle Material : Brass

• Jet Enclosure : Made of Acrylic

• Water Circulation : FHP Pump, Standard make

• Flow Measurement : Using Measuring Tank with piezometer, Capacity 25 Ltrs.

• Sump Tank : Capacity 55 Ltrs.

• Stop watch : Electronic.

DESCRIPTION:-

This experimentation arrangement consists of various pipes with different diameters, which are connected in a parallel circuit to each other. Pressure losses are measured by pressure tapings fitted on each pipe by using Differential Manometer. Control valves are fitted on each pipe, which helps to use one pipe at a time for performing the experiment.

The losses due to friction in pipe lines experimentation arrangement is a self-reliant water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank and a centrifugal pump etc. Flow in the water line is adjusted by Flow control valve and by-pass valve to conduct the experiment on different flow rates. Flow rate of water is measured with the help of markings provided on the measuring tank and stop watch.

Experimentation:

• To determine the losses due to fiction in pipes.

• To determine the friction factor for Darcy-Weisbach equation.

Technical Details:

• Pipe Test Section : (i) Dia ½”, Length: 1m, Material G.I.

• (ii) Dia ¾”, Length: 1m, Material G.I.

• Water Circulation : ½ HP Pump, Crompton make.

• Flow Measurement : Using Measuring Tank with Piezometer, Capacity 25 Ltrs.

• Sump Tank : Capacity 50 Ltrs.

• Stop Watch : Electronic.

DESCRIPTION:-

The lab-setup consists of a single pipe line which is installed with one orifice meter. Orifice meter is made from transparent acrylic. Pressure tapings on the Orifice meter are connected to differential manometer to measure pressure difference. A flow control valve is provided on the downstream of the Orifice meter so as to regulate the flow of water using this valve.

The latest apparatus is a self-reliant water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank and a centrifugal pump etc. Flow in the water line is adjusted by Flow control valve and by-pass valve to conduct the experiment on different flow rates. Flow rate of water is measured with the help of markings provided on the measuring tank and stop watch.

Experimentation:

• To determine co-efficient of discharge of Orifice meter.

Technical Details:

• Orifice meter : Orifice plate made of Stainless Steel and Housing made of Clear

• Acrylic compatible to 1” Dia. Pipe.

• Water Circulation : ½ HP Pump, Crompton make.

• Flow Measurement : Using Measuring Tank with piezometer Capacity 25 Ltrs.

• Sump Tank : Capacity 50 Ltrs.

• Stop Watch : Electronic

• Pressure measurement : By differential water manometer

DESCRIPTION:-

This lab experimentation set-up is an arrangement of a pipe line fitted with one Venturimeter. Basically a Venturimeter is the most widely used device to measure the discharge through the pipe and in our apparatus it is made from transparent Acrylic. Pressure tapings on the Venturimeter are connected to differential manometer to measure pressure difference. A flow control valve is provided on the downstream of the Venturimeter so as to regulate the flow of water using this valve.

The latest apparatus is a self-reliant water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank and a centrifugal pump etc. Flow in the water line is adjusted by Flow control valve and by-pass valve to conduct the experiment on different flow rates. Flow rate of water is measured with the help of markings provided on the measuring tank and stop watch.

Experimentation:

• To demonstrate the use of Venturimeter as flow meter

• To determine co-efficient of discharge through Venturimeter.

Technical Details:

• Venturimeter : Material Clear Acrylic compatible to 1” Dia. Pipe.

• Water Circulation : ½ HP Pump, Crompton make.

• Flow Measurement : Using Measuring Tank with Piezometer, Capacity 25 Ltrs.

• Sump Tank : Capacity 50 Ltrs.

• Stop Watch : Electronic

• Pressure measurement : By differential water manometer

DESCRIPTION:-

The lab-setup consists of two pipelines coming out from a common manifold. One pipe line contains a Venturimeter and other contains an Orifice meter. The installed Orifice meter and Venturimeter are made from transparent acrylic. Both of these meters are connected in parallel and hence any one can be used depending upon the experiment being performed. Pressure tapings on the Orifice meter are connected to differential manometer to measure pressure difference. A flow control valve is provided on the downstream of the Orifice meter so as to regulate the flow of water using this valve.

The latest apparatus is a self-reliant water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank and a centrifugal pump etc. Flow in the water line is adjusted by Flow control valve and by-pass valve to conduct the experiment on different flow rates. Flow rate of water is measured with the help of markings provided on the measuring tank and stop watch

Experimentation:

• To demonstrate the use of Venturimeter & Orificemeter as flow meters.

• To determine co-efficient of discharge through Venturimeter and Orificemeter.

Technical Details:

• Venturimeter : Material Clear Acrylic compatible to 1” Dia. Pipe.

• Orificemeter : Orifice plate made of Stainless Steel and housing made of clear

• Acrylic compatible to 1” Dia. Pipe.

• Water Circulation : ½ HP Pump, Crompton make.

• Flow Measurement : Using Measuring Tank with Piezometer, Capacity 25 Ltrs.

• Sump Tank : Capacity 50 Ltrs.

• Pressure measurement : By differential water manometer

• Stop Watch : Electronic