ORIFICE METER APPARATUS:

A) RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS:

• Calibration of orifice meter.
• Determination of coefficient of discharge. ( Cd )
• Study of flow measurement through orificemeter.
• Determination of actual & theoretical flow rate through orificemeter.

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: 29 Litres, Material: Rota mould, Make: Aristo.
• Differential manometer.
• Orifice meter: Made in acrylic, with pressure test Points.
• 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 meter X 0.7 meter approx.

D) WEIGHT: 50Kg Approx.