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This apparatus is designed to study the operating characteristics and performance of a piston pump, allowing students to measure key parameters such as flow rate, pressure, and overall efficiency. It provides a practical method for understanding the reciprocating action of the pump and for plotting its pressure-volume (P-V) relationship under various operating conditions. The unit is a self-contained, bench-top system featuring a closed water circuit with transparent tanks for clear observation of the fluid. It includes a piston pump driven by a motor through a 1:7 gear transmission, a flow control valve to vary the system resistance, and sensors to measure the flow rate and pressure at the pump inlet and outlet. All sensor readings are displayed on an integrated LCD, and the system is compatible with optional data acquisition software for detailed analysis. Its primary application is in mechanical and chemical engineering education for teaching fluid mechanics and pump technology. The key benefit is the hands-on investigation of positive displacement pump behavior, enabling students to calculate volumetric and overall efficiencies, observe the pulsating nature of the flow, and understand the practical operation of a fundamental pump type used in high-pressure applications.