Energy Losses in Pipes
Product Code : JA-FMAHLE-9935
The energy losses in pipes apparatus (SKU JA-FMAHLE-9935) measures friction head loss along a vertical test pipe with pressure tappings at entry and exit. The pipe is fed either directly from a hydraulics bench for high flow rates or from its internal constant head tank for low flow rates, and a valve at the discharge end sets the flow. It is supplied by JaincoLab for pipe friction practicals in engineering colleges and polytechnics.
Specifications
The energy losses in pipes apparatus has a vertical test pipe with entry and exit tappings, an internal constant head tank, a discharge control valve and two manometers supplied as standard: a water over mercury manometer for large pressure differences and a pressurised water manometer for small ones.
| Product | Energy Losses in Pipes |
| SKU | JA-FMAHLE-9935 |
| Test pipe | Vertical, on the side of the equipment, with pressure tappings at entry and exit |
| Water feed | Direct from the hydraulics bench supply or from the internal constant head tank |
| Flow control | Valve at the discharge end of the test pipe |
| Manometers | Water over mercury manometer (large differentials) and pressurised water manometer (small differentials), both standard |
| Return | Water returns to the hydraulics bench sump tank |
| Bench connection | Fast release fitting for a hydraulics bench |
Experiments on the energy losses in pipes apparatus
The energy losses in pipes apparatus lets students measure head loss over a known pipe length at low and high flow rates, relate it to velocity and find the friction factor in laminar and turbulent flow, the standard pipe friction practical in fluid mechanics courses.
- Head loss due to friction in a pipe at different flow rates
- Friction factor in laminar and turbulent flow
- Comparing measured losses with the Darcy-Weisbach equation
- Showing how the loss-velocity relationship changes between laminar and turbulent flow
- Pipe friction practicals for civil and mechanical engineering and diploma students
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the vertical test pipe with tappings, the constant head tank, the discharge valve, the water over mercury and pressurised water manometers and the fast release bench fitting. The water over mercury manometer contains mercury. Handling, use and disposal must follow the regulations that apply to this material in the destination country. A hydraulics bench is not included in the product data; accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
MOQ, lead time and packing for the energy losses in pipes apparatus are confirmed on each quotation for the quantity and delivery destination. Single units and orders for complete fluid mechanics laboratories are supplied, including export to Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Can the apparatus run at both low and high flow rates?
Yes. The test pipe can be fed from the internal constant head tank for low flow rates or directly from the hydraulics bench supply for high flow rates.
Which manometers are supplied?
Two are supplied as standard: a water over mercury manometer for large pressure differentials and a pressurised water manometer for small pressure differentials.
Is a hydraulics bench needed?
Yes. The apparatus connects to a hydraulics bench with a fast release fitting and returns water to the bench sump tank; the bench is quoted separately if required.
Related products
- Losses in Straight Pipes
- Pipe Friction for Laminar and Turbulent Flow
- Pressure Losses in Pipes
- Energy Losses in Bends Apparatus
Other pipe flow units are listed in the JaincoLab fluid mechanics lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the energy losses in pipes apparatus, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
