Fluid Friction Measurements
Product Code : JA-FMAHLE-9940
The fluid friction measurements apparatus (SKU JA-FMAHLE-9940) is a floor-standing unit for detailed study of the head losses that occur when water flows through pipes, fittings, valves and flow metering devices. Smooth pipes of four sizes cover laminar and turbulent flow over a wide range of Reynolds numbers, and 38 tapping points serve the test circuits. It is supplied by JaincoLab for pipe friction practicals in engineering colleges and polytechnics.
Specifications
The fluid friction measurements apparatus has a tubular steel floor-standing frame carrying four smooth-bore pipes from 4.5 mm to 17.2 mm internal diameter, an artificially roughened pipe, a range of bends, elbows, valves and fittings, Perspex flow meters and 38 tapping points.
| Product | Fluid Friction Measurements |
| SKU | JA-FMAHLE-9940 |
| Frame | Floor-standing tubular steel frame supporting the test circuits |
| Smooth pipes | 4 smooth-bore pipes, 4.5 mm to 17.2 mm internal diameter |
| Rough pipe | Artificially roughened pipe |
| Bends and elbows | 90° bends (large and small radii), 90° mitre, 90° elbow, 45° elbow, 45° Y, 90° T |
| Changes of section | Sudden enlargement; sudden contraction |
| Valves | Globe valve, gate valve, ball valve; inline strainer |
| Flow meters | Perspex orifice meter; Perspex Venturi |
| Pitot section | Perspex pipe section with Pitot tube and static tapping |
| Tapping points | 38 |
Applications of the fluid friction measurements apparatus
The fluid friction measurements apparatus lets students measure friction losses in smooth and rough pipes and minor losses in fittings and valves at different flow rates, so they can relate friction factor to Reynolds number and find loss coefficients for each component.
- Friction head loss in smooth pipes in laminar and turbulent flow
- Effect of pipe roughness on friction factor
- Loss coefficients of bends, elbows, tees and changes of section
- Losses in globe, gate and ball valves
- Flow measurement with the orifice meter, Venturi and Pitot tube
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the floor-standing frame with the four smooth pipes, the roughened pipe, the listed bends, fittings, valves, strainer, Perspex orifice meter, Venturi and Pitot section with 38 tapping points. Water supply, pressure measurement instruments and flow measurement arrangements are not given in the product data; these, with accessories, spares and quantities, are confirmed on the quotation.
MOQ, lead time and packing for the fluid friction measurements apparatus are confirmed on each quotation for the quantity and delivery destination. Single units and orders for complete fluid mechanics laboratories are supplied, with export to Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What pipe sizes are included?
Four smooth-bore pipes ranging from 4.5 mm to 17.2 mm internal diameter, plus an artificially roughened pipe.
Which fittings and valves can be tested?
Sudden enlargement and contraction, 90° bends of large and small radii, a 90° mitre, 90° and 45° elbows, a 45° Y, a 90° T, and globe, gate and ball valves.
How many pressure tapping points are there?
The test circuits have 38 tapping points, including a Perspex pipe section with a Pitot tube and static tapping.
Related products
- Pipe Friction for Laminar and Turbulent Flow
- Losses in Pipe Elements
- Friction Losses in Pipe Elements
- Energy Losses in Pipes
Other pipe flow and friction units are listed in the JaincoLab fluid mechanics lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the fluid friction measurements apparatus, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
