Energy Losses in Pipes
This equipment allows the pressure drop of water passing through a hydraulically smooth circular pipe to be measured in detail and the pipe friction equation to be verified.
Specification:
• Vertical test pipe with pressure tappings at entry and exit
• Feed either direct from hydraulics bench or from constant head tank
• Water and mercury manometers supplied as standard
• Quick release fitting for easy connection to hydraulics bench
• Educational Software available as an option
Technical Details
| Item |
Value |
| Diameter of test pipe: |
3.0mm |
| Length of test pipe: |
560mm |
| Distance between pressure tapping points: |
510mm |
| Range of mercury manometer: |
500mm |
| Range of water manometer: |
500mm |
| Measuring cylinder capacity: |
1000m |
Measurement Capabilities:
> Investigating the variation of friction head along a circular pipe with the mean flow velocity in the pipe
> Investigating the effects of laminar and turbulent flow regimes
