ZM7320 Laminar Turbulent Pipe Flow Apparatus Didactic Equipment Vocational Training Equipment Fluid Mechanics Lab Equipment
1.Description
During flow through pipes, pressure losses occur due to internal friction and friction between the fluid and the wall. When calculating pressure losses, we need to know the friction factor, a dimensionless number. The friction factor is determined with the aid of the Reynolds number, which describes the ratio of inertia forces to friction forces.
ZM7320 enables the study of the relationship between pressure loss due to fluid friction and velocity in the pipe flow. Additionally, the pipe friction factor is determined.
The experimental unit includes a small diameter pipe section in which the laminar and turbulent flow is generated. The Reynolds number and the pipe friction factor are determined from the flow rate and pressure loss. In turbulent flow, the pipe is supplied directly from the water supply. The constant pressure at the water supply required for laminar flow is provided by a standpipe on the overflow. Valves can be used to adjust the flow rate.
The pressures in laminar flow are measured with twin tube manometers. In turbulent flow, the pressure is read on a dial-gauge manometer.
The experimental unit is positioned easily and securely on the work surface of the HM 150 base module. The water is supplied and the flow rate measured . Alternatively, the experimental unit can be operated by the laboratory supply.
2.Specification
investigation of the pipe friction in laminar or turbulent flow
transparent tank with overflow ensures constant water inlet pressure in the pipe section for experiments with laminar flow
flow rate adjustment via valves
twin tube manometers for measurements in laminar flow
dial-gauge manometer for measurements in turbulent flow
flow rate determined base module
water supply using base module or via laboratory supply
3.Technical data
Pipe section
length: 400mm
Ø, inner: 3mm
Tank: approx. 2L
Measuring ranges
differential pressure:
2x 370mmWC
1x 0…0,25bar
Dimensions and weight
LxWxH: 850x680x930mm
Weight: approx. 23kg
