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This apparatus is designed to study the performance and operational principles of a swash plate pump, a type of axial piston pump that converts rotary shaft motion into reciprocating piston movement. It allows students to measure key performance metrics such as flow rate, pressure, volumetric efficiency, and overall efficiency under varying system conditions. The unit is a self-contained, bench-top system featuring a closed water circuit with a transparent tank for visual observation. The pump flow rate can be adjusted using a control valve, while integrated sensors measure the flow rate and pressure at the pump inlet and outlet. These parameters are displayed in real-time on an LCD, enabling the calculation of efficiency and the plotting of characteristic performance curves, including pressure-volume (P-V) relationships. Its primary application is in mechanical engineering education for teaching hydraulic systems and positive displacement pump technology. The key benefit is the hands-on analysis of a complex pump mechanism, enabling students to understand how the swash plate angle influences piston stroke and flow output, which is fundamental for applications in aircraft, heavy machinery, and industrial hydraulic systems.