The stability of a floating body unit can be used to study the stability of a floating body and to determine the metacentre graphically. In addition, the buoyancy of the floating body  can also be determined. The experiment is easy to set up and is particularly suitable for practical work in small groups. Clamped weights that can be moved horizontally and vertically make it possible to adjust the centre of gravity and the heel. The position of the clamped weights can be read on scales. A clinometer indicates the heel.

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

Usages : Academic purpose

The experimental unit can be used to visualize laminar and turbulent flow processes in a water channel. It can also used to visualize electrolytically generated hydrogen bubbles. The experiments run with a low flow velocity. Flow separation and vortex formation are clearly visible. Different drag bodies or changes in cross-sections are used as models, e.g. cylinder, aerofoil profile and rectangle.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The experimental unit provides the basic experiments to get to know the operating behaviour and the important characteristic variables of centrifugal pumps. It is mounted with transparent housing for observing the pump impeller. The pressure can be adjusted at inlet and outlet side of the pump by valves. It can be operated with maximum head upto 10m with maximum flow rate of 40L/min.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The experimental unit provides the determination of the characteristic behavior for single operation and interaction of two pumps. The speed of one motor is variably adjustable by a frequency converter. The other pump is fitted with a motor with fixed speed, this pump can be added to the system. The impellers of both pumps are mounted in transparent housings and can be observed during operation. It can be operated with maximum head upto 10m with maximum flow rate of 40L/min.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The experimental unit consists of the rotor, the distributor with adjustable guide vanes, a band brake for loading the turbine and a housing with a transparent front panel. The transparent cover enables to observe the water flow, the rotor and the guide vanes during operation. The angle of attack and thus the power of the rotor are modified by adjusting the guide vanes. It consist six adjustable vanes.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The experimental unit contains six different pipe sections capable of being shut off individually. The pipe sections are equipped with piping elements such as bends, elbows and branches. In one pipe section, different shut-off devices and measuring objects are installed to determine the flow rate. The measuring objects are made of transparent material and provide excellent insight into the inner structure. The pressure measuring points in the piping system are designed as annular chambers.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The experimental unit includes a transparent tank, a nozzle, four interchangeable deflectors with different deflection angles and a weight-loaded scale. The force of the water jet is adjusted via the flow rate. Experiments study the influence of flow velocity and flow rate as well as of different deflection angles. The jet forces generated by the water jet are measured on the weight-loaded scale.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

It can be used to visualise streamline fields for flows around drag bodies and flow through changes in cross-section. The streamlines are displayed in colour by injecting a contrast medium (ink). Sources and sinks are generated via four water connections in the bottom plate. The streamlines can be clearly observed through the glass plate during flow around and flow through. The water flow rate and the quantity of contrast medium injected can be adjusted by valves.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The base module provides the basic equipment for individual experiments: the supply of water in the closed circuit; the determination of volumetric flow rate and the positioning of the experimental unit on the working surface of the base module and the collection of dripping water. The closed water circuit consists of the underlying storage tank with a powerful submersible pump and the measuring tank arranged above, in which the returning water is collected. The capacity of tank is 180L.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

It can be used to visualise streamline fields for flows around drag bodies and flow through changes in cross-section. The streamlines are displayed in colour by injecting a contrast medium (ink). Sources and sinks are generated via four water connections in the bottom plate. The streamlines can be clearly observed through the glass plate during flow around and flow through. The water flow rate and the quantity of contrast medium injected can be adjusted by valves.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The experimental unit consists of the Pelton wheel, a needle nozzle used as distributor, a band brake for loading the turbine and a housing with a transparent front panel. The transparent cover enables to observe the water flow, the Pelton wheel and the nozzle during operation. The nozzle cross-section and thus the flow rate are modified by adjusting the nozzle needle. It consist 14 blades and the jet diameter of 10mm.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

This experimental unit allows you to produce and study free and forced vortices. The experimental unit has a transparent tank with nozzles, various inserts on the water drain, an impeller and a point gauge for detecting the vortex profiles. To form the free vortex, water is introduced radially into the tank and flows through a ring to slow down. The vortex is created by the flow out of the tank. There are four easily replaceable inserts of various diameters available for the drain.

Usages : Academic purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The setup consists of a calibrated droplet dispenser and a horizontal sample stage with PID controller unit to control the temperature of the stage. The droplet side view image can be captured by the high-speed camera attached with 75 mm macro–lens (Apex Instruments Co Pvt. Ltd.) is capable of 200 fps with backlight assisting. A built-in image analysis program can track the changes in contact angle, contact radius, and droplet height from the side view by assuming a spherical cap shape for theprofile of the droplet.

Usages : Academic /  Research purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block

The FLIR A655sc thermal imaging camera has a 25mm lens and a 100um micro lens with high resolution. In a variety of applications, this instrument allows for precise thermal measurements and detailed imaging. The working Temperature range: – 40°C to +150°C and 100 to +650°C. 

Usages : Academic /  Research purpose

Location : Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory/ Laboratory block