Recirculating Type Pipe Friction - Application: Engineering Colleges / Poly-technic Labs

Recirculating Type Pipe Friction

The unit consists of pipes of different diameters. A collecting tank is provided to measure the actual discharge.

Features

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  Testing of pipes with different diameters
  


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  Measurement of head loss in the pipes at various flow rates
  


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  Calculation of pipe friction at different flow rates
  

Range of Experiments

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  To determine the coefficient of friction for pipes
  


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  To plot the relation between pressure loss and flow rate for a particular pipe diameter
  

Specifications

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  Three G.I. pipes of 29 mm, 22 mm, and 17 mm diameter
  


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  Pipe length: 1 meter
  


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  Flow control valve
  


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  Differential manometer
  


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  Measuring tank
  


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  Stop watch
  

Service Required

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  Water supply
  


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  Suitable floor space