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Fluid Friction Measurement (SMT-FM-24)

        The Fluid Friction Measurement Apparatus is designed to study flow behavior, flow measurement techniques, and pressure losses in pipes and fittings. Pressure losses in real fluid flows occur due to friction and turbulence, and must be considered when designing piping systems.

        This apparatus consists of six different pipe sections, each of which can be shut off individually. The sections include piping elements such as bends, elbows, and branches. One pipe section contains various shut-off devices and transparent measuring objects to determine flow rate, offering clear visualization of the internal structure. Pressure measuring points are designed as annular chambers to enable accurate, interference-free pressure measurement.

        A manometer panel with transparent tubes and engraved scales allows direct reading of water levels, making pressure measurements easy and precise. The apparatus is built with a corrosion-proof structure for durability and long service life. This unit is suitable for use with a laboratory water supply or any standard hydraulic bench.

        High quality frame and backboard to support test circuits comes with the following facilities:

        • Pipes for sudden contraction and sudden enlargement.
        • Smooth bore pipes of various diameters (6~7mm, 9~10mm, 12~13mm and 19.1mm)
        • An artificially roughened pipe
        • A 90o bend
        • A 90o elbow, 90o Mitre
        • A 45o elbow
        • A 90o "T"
        • A gate valve
        • A globe valve
        • An in-line strainer
        • A venturi made of PMMA
        • An orifice meter made of PMMA
        • Pitot Static Tube
        • Ball Valve

        Manometers:

        • Twin Tube manometers 0 to 1000mm
        • QTY=02

        Pipes and pipe connectors: PVC.

        Max Flow Rate: 75L/min

        Measuring Tube Range:

        • 0 To 100mBar

        LxWxH: 2400x500x1600mm.

        Weight: approx. 65kg.

        Accessories (Included):

        • All necessary Flexible pipes and fittings.
        • Instruction Manual

        Operating Conditions:

        • Laboratory Temperature: 5oC to 40oC
        • Velocity profile and the Pitot-static tube
        • Flow measurement using a Venturi meter and an orifice meter
        • Determining resistance coefficients Pressure (head) losses in:
        •      Smooth and roughened straight pipes
        •     Sudden expansion and contraction
        •     Bends and elbows
        •     Valves and in-line strainer
        •     Pipes of different diameter
        • Measurement of pressure losses in piping elements and shut-off devices.
        • Different measuring objects for determining flow rate according to the differential pressure method.
        • Six pipe sections capable of being individually shut off, with different piping elements: sudden contraction, sudden enlargement, t-pieces, corners and bends.
        • Measuring objects made of transparent material: venture nozzle, orifice plate flow meter and measuring nozzle.
        • Shut-off devices: globe valve, gate valve.
        • Annular chambers allow measurement of pressure without interaction.
        • Water supply using SMT-FM-100 base module.
        • Flow rate determined by SMT-FM-100 base module.