LOSSES IN PIPES APPARATUS:

A) RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS:

• Measurement of pressure losses across different kinds of bends, fitting & gate value at varies water flow rate.
• Calculation of pressure loss coefficient at varies flow rates.
• Determination of pressure drop vs flow characteristics curves for different fittings.

B) SPECIFICATIONS:

• Sump tank: Made up of PVC resist corrosion, Capacity: 100 Litres (Approx.), Make: Sintex.
• Mono-block pump: 1-phase 1/2 HP, Make: Crompton Greaves or Equivalent.
• Measuring Tank: 25 Litres, Material: Rota mould, Make: Aristo.
• Differential manometer.
• PIPE ARRANGEMENT: -
  • Supporting stand structure,
  • Circuit of Two pipes of 25mm & 12.5 mm,
  • Sudden enlargement from 12.5 mm to 25 mm dia.,
  • Sudden contraction from 25 mm to 12.5 mm dia.,
  • Bend & elbow of 12.5mm dia each.
  • Gate value & Ball value.
• Piping: PVC piping with valves.
• Digital stop watch.
• Frame: Made of M.S. square tubes & sheets, welded & powder coated.
• Mercury in Manometer ( optional ).
• Necessary electrical wiring with on / off switch & indicators.

C) SERVICES REQUIRED:

• 5A, 230 V AC single phase supply with earthing connection.
• Suitable water supply arrangement.
• Suitable drainage arrangement.
• Space required: 1.5 meter X 0.7 meter approx.

D) WEIGHT: 50Kg Approx.