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The Losses in Bends and Fittings Apparatus is designed to study energy losses in pipe bends, fittings, and valves under varying flow conditions. The free-standing framework supports pipework equipped with fittings such as a miter bend, 90° elbow, sweep bend, contraction, enlargement, and gate valve. Pressure tapings located upstream and downstream of each fitting connect to a bank of twelve manometer tubes, pressurized by a hand pump. Two Bourdon manometers (0–2.5 bar) are also included. This unit enables students to quantify head losses in different fittings, compare results with theory, and develop a strong understanding of energy losses in fluid transport systems.