Features:
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Demonstrates operation and characteristics of Venturi meter, variable area meter, and orifice plate
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Direct comparison of different flow measurement devices in series configuration
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Flow control valve for varying flow rates
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Pressure tappings to measure head loss characteristics of each meter
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Manometer bank with air bleed valve for accurate pressure readings
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Hand pump for pressurisation of manometers
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Uses Hydraulics Bench as water source and volumetric calibration platform
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Application of Bernoulli equation for incompressible fluids
What’s Included:
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Venturi meter
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Variable area meter (2–20 l/min)
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Orifice plate (diameter 20 mm)
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Flow control valve
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Eight-tube manometer bank with manifold and air bleed valve
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Hand pump for pressurisation
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Support framework to attach circuit to Hydraulics Bench
Specifications:
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Manometer range: 0–400 mm
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Number of manometer tubes: 8
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Orifice plate diameter: 20 mm
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Variable area meter range: 2–20 l/min
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Venturi meter:
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Throat diameter: 15 mm
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Upstream pipe diameter: 31.75 mm
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Upstream taper: 21° inclusive
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Downstream taper: 14° inclusive
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Experimental Content:
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Investigate operation and characteristics of Venturi, variable area, and orifice meters
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Compare pressure drops across each device
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Calibrate each flow meter using volumetric measuring tank
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Apply Bernoulli equation for incompressible fluids
