Learning objectives/experiments:

• To determine the different flow rates
• To study the hydraulic test bench experiment

Features:

• Electronic flow meter and digital display for accurate measurements and quicker experiments
• Should be made of lightweight fiberglass for strength, easier transport and long life
• Should have lockable wheels for mobility with stability and flat top to hold different experiment modules
• Self-contained with re-circulating water circuit
• Should not need any external water supply to save mains water
• It is of volumetric type and has been designed to provide continuous and controlled supply of water to conduct various experiments using auxiliary modules in typical Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratory.
• The unit is an ideal service unit for conducting student projects. Once filled, no external water supply is required.
• Water is recycled between the Experiment Module, Measuring Tank and the Storage Tank by the Centrifugal Pump.
• Several experiments in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics require continuous and controlled supply of water.
• The Basic Hydraulic Bench provides a controlled recirculation water supply to conduct experiments.
• The Basic Hydraulic Bench is a very important module and is recommended for all Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratories in Educational Institutions.
• It is a basic module for flow related experiments using auxiliary modules.
• Self-contained and fully portable mobile unit with welded frame.
• Light weight body made of reinforced fibre glass and corrosion resistant materials.
• Closed water circuit consisting of Measuring Tank, Storage Tank and the Centrifugal Pump.
• Control valve to regulate the pump and adjust the flow rate.
• Work space on Bench Top has integrated flow channel for flow measurements using Weirs and is fitted with stepped edge to ensure safe and easy mounting of experiment modules.
• Suitable pipe connectors are provided in the Bench Top to enable easy change of experiment modules.
• Graduated and stepped Measuring Tank for both low (6 ltrs) and high volume (40 ltrs) flow rates.
• Level Indicators for water level are provided in the Open

Specification/ Technical data

• The body of the bench should form a reservoir or Sump Tank, with a submersible pump
• Should have a rim around the top to contain any spilled or excess water
• A small recess or Trough, in the top should work with a removable drain valve to trap a small volume of water
•  It should also catch discharged water from some experiments in the fluid mechanics range
• A hand-operated control valve should adjust the water flow rate from the pump
• An electrical box on the side of the bench should include the pump switch, circuit protection and a digital display of flow
• A sight gauge to the lower side of the bench should allow the user to check the water level inside the tank
• An electronic flow meter should measure the outlet flow from the submersible pump and the signal from the flow meter should pass to the digital display to show the flow rate
• Sump tank: capacity: min.100L & max.160L
• Maximum flow: Min. 50 L/min
• Maximum pressure: 450 mbar at working surface height
• Resolution: 0.001 L/s and 0.1 L/min
•  220~230V AC, 50Hz, 1 Phase

Dimensions and weight:

• Lxwxh:1230x770x1070mm
• Weight: Approx. 85kg