Fluid Dynamics and Flow Measurement Bench

This fluid dynamics bench verifies the fundamental laws of hydraulics in closed conduits. It generates different types of steady flow for quantitative study of pressure drop variations as a function of flow rate. Learning Objectives: Study of distributed losses along pipes of different diameters and materials. Learn about Fluid Dynamics and Flow Measurement Bench equipment for optimal educational outcomes.. Study of minor losses in: orifice plate; 90° small- and large-radius elbows; 45° elbows; T-junction; sudden contraction; sudden expansion. Flow measurement using a calibrated orifice plate, Pitot tube, and Venturi tube. Learn about Fluid Dynamics and Flow Measurement Bench suppliers for optimal educational outcomes.. Visualisation of the laminar-to-turbulent transition.

The bench consists of a base frame to which the components under study are fixed. All pipework and singularities are in series, representing approximately 8.

Two pipes of 1-metre useful length, each with 3 pressure tappings.
45°, 90° small-radius, and 90° large-radius elbows.
T-junction.
Sudden contraction/expansion.
Calibrated orifice plate.
Pitot tube.
Venturi tube.
Membrane flow control valve, 2 ball valves for circuit selection, 1 ball valve at outlet.
Dye injection jar and tube.
All components are removable and replaceable.
The bench has a manometric panel with 19 piezometric tubes and a panel with 3 U-tubes connected to the Venturi tube, calibrated orifice plate, and Pitot tube.
The bench can be placed on a table or workbench (not supplied).