HM 120 Losses In Pipe Elements Didactic Equipment Vocational Education Equipment Fluid Mechanics Lab Equipment
Investigation of flow and pressure losses in different pipe sections Features - investigation of the pressure losses in pipe elements - comparison of losses in similar components - different types of pressure measurement Learning objectives/experiments - different methods of differential pressure measurements - influence of pipe diameters, different materials and surface roughness - effect of the flow velocity - pressure loss in pipe bends, pipe angles and segment bends - pressure losses in cross-section changes - determination of resistance coefficients - valve characteristics of various valves and fittings - comparison between experiment and calculation Specification [1] investigation of the pressure losses in pipe elements [2] ten different pipe sections [3] measurement of pressure losses in valves, changes in pipe direction, straight pipes, contraction/enlargement or parallel lines [4] selection of pipe sections via hose connections with quick-release coupling [5] operation via mains water network or in a closed circuit with HM 130.01 [6] flow measurement with rotameter [7] pressure sensor in annular chambers [8] differential pressure measurement with differential pressure meter or twin tube manometers or 6 tube manometers Technical data Pipe sections, length: 1000mm - straight, Cu, diameter: 18x1mm, - straight, galvanised steel, diameter: ½" - straight, PVC, diameter: 20x1,5mm, - straight, PVC, diameter: 32x1,5mm - section with segment bend, pipe angle, pipe bend - gradual/sudden enlargement in diameter: from 20 to 32mm - gradual/sudden contraction in diameter: from 32 to 20mm - dual line, PVC, diameter: 20x1,5mm Measuring ranges - flow rate: 0...1600L/h - differential pressure: -- differential pressure meter: 0...2000mbar -- twin tube manometer: 880mmWC -- 6 tube manometers: 300mmWC LxWxH: 2250x760x1800mm Weight: approx. 127kg