Code: Civil-MCE-0045
PIPING LOSS APPARATUS.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is a comprehensive unit for studying the friction losses in pipes, pipe fittings, and valves ; and to determine coefficients of discharge for primary flow measuring devices at various flow rates.
All friction loss components and the flow measuring devices are arranged on a water proof panel which is attached to a floor standing steel frame. The apparatus is intended to be used with a Hydraulic Bench (separately supplied) or an outside water supply.
Friction loss is measured by a pressure drop and coefficient of discharge is determined from a pressure drop and a flow rate. Flow rate is obtained from a water meter and a stop watch. The pressure drop is measured by differential pressure using manometers. Pressure tapping in by valves with quick connection. All pressure taps are connected by flexible hoses to a set of specially arranged manifolds such that differential pressure across any component can be measured simply by opening valves without removing the hoses.
The unit is on a steel frame with adjustable footings.
TYPICAL EXPERIMENTS
TECHNICAL DATA
| Primary flow measuring devices made from clear plastics | ||||||
| . Venturi meter, orifice meter, Pitot tube. | ||||||
| Friction loss components | ||||||
| . Linear pipes, PVC | : 3 different diameters. | |||||
| . Linear pipe, stainless steel | : 1/4 in | |||||
| . Valves | : Gate, globe, ball, and check | |||||
| . Short radius bends, long radius bends, regular elbow, 45o elbows, 45o y. | ||||||
| . Other components | : Tee section, inline strainer, sudden expansion and sudden contraction | |||||
| Measuring instruments | ||||||
| . Water meter and stop watch | ||||||
| . Water manometer with hand air pump | ||||||
| . Differential pressure gauge | ||||||
| Net (unpacked) shipping dimensions WxLxH : 35 x 245 x 105 cm | ||||||
| Net weight | : Approx. 99 kg | |||||