Fluid Friction Measurements

A unit for the detailed study of fluid friction head losses which occur when an incompressible fluid flows through pipes, fittings and flow metering devices.
A substantial floor standing tubular steel frame supports test circuits comprising:
4 smooth-bore pipes of different diameters ranging from 4.5mm I.D. to 17.2mm I.D.
artificially roughened pipe
90o bends (large & small radii)
90o elbow
90o mitre
45o elbow, 45 Y, 90 T
Sudden Contraction
Sudden Enlargement
Globe Valve
Perspex Orifice Meter
Perspex Venturi
Gate Valve
Ball Valve
Inline Strainer
38 Tapping Points
Perspex Pipe Section With A Pitot Tube & Static Tapping.

Fluid Friction Measurements