Fluid Mechanics Trainer Educational Equipment Vocational Training Hydrodynamics Experiment Apparatus

AFF013 Fluid Mechanics Trainer Educational Equipment Vocational Training Hydrodynamics Experiment Apparatus
Description
 extensive possibilities for basic experiments in fluid mechanics
 different pipe sections with various pipe elements
The knowledge of flow in pipe systems has a wide range of practical applications in many fields.When water flows through a pipe system the internal friction and the pipe friction cause pressure losses. The pressure losses in the fluid are directly dependent on the resistances and the flow velocity.
The trainer contains six different, horizontally arranged pipe sections, which allow the effects of pipe material, diameter and changes in crosssectional and direction on the pressure loss to be studied. Measuring objects such as valves,strainers, a Venturi nozzle, a Pitot tube or orifice plate flow meter or measuring nozzle can be used in another pipe section.To make the functions clearly visible, some of the measuring objects are transparent. Additional measuring objects are available as a set (AFF013) to expand the scope of experiments.
The trainer can be operated independently from the mains water network and is equipped with a pump and a water tank.The trainer includes a rotameter to determine the flow rate. Pressure measuring points are located immediately upstream and downstream of the measuring objects.These are designed as annular chambers,ensuring a precise pressure measurement. Five different pressure gauges with analogue or digital displays are provided for pressure measurement.
Depending on the measurement method,the measured values can be read off the analogue manometer or digital displays.The measured values are transmitted directly to a PC via USB. The data acquisition software is included.

Learning objectives/experiments
 flow and pressure measurement methods
 function of nozzle, orifice, Venturi nozzle
 losses due to pipe bends and pipe angles,changes in crosssection and shutoff valves and fittings
 determining pipe friction factors and resistance coefficients
 opening characteristics in shutoff valves and fittings

Specification
[1] trainer for fluid mechanics experiments
[2] interchangeable measuring objects, partly transparent: angle seat valve, diaphragm valve, ball valve, nonreturn valve, strainer, Pitot tube, Venturi nozzle, orifice plate flow meter and measuring nozzle
[3] different pipe sections
[4] precise pressure measurement using annular chambers
[5] differential pressure measurement using tube manometers
[6] flow rate measurement using rotameter
[7] digital displays for pressure and differential pressure

Technical data
Pump
 power consumption: 0,37kW
 max. flow rate: 4,5m3/h
 max. head: 28,5m
Storage tank: 55L
Pipe section for interchangeable measuring objects
 32x1,8mm, PVC
3 straight pipe sections, length: 1000mm
 ½”, St, galvanised
 18x1mm, Cu
 20x1,5mm, PVC
Pipe section, PVC
 gradual contraction, Ø: 20x1,5…16x1,2mm
 gradual enlargement, Ø: 20x1,5…32x1,8mm
 with 90° pipe angle/ pipe bend, Ø: 20x1,5mm
Tube manometer: 2x 2 tubes, 1x 6 tubes

Measuring ranges
 differential pressure: 1x 0…200mbar
 pressure:
· 6x 0…390mmWC
· 4x 0…600mmWC
 flow rate: 1x 0,2…2,5m3/h
 temperature: 1x 0…60°C
230V, 50Hz, 1 phase
230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase
UL/CSA optional
LxWxH: 2220x820x1980mm
Weight: approx. 250kg
Required for operation
PC with Windows recommended
Scope of delivery
1 trainer
1 set of measuring objects
1 set of accessories
1 set of instructional material