Hydrostatic Pressure
Product Code : JA-FMAHLE-9949
The hydrostatic pressure apparatus (SKU JA-FMAHLE-9949) measures the force of water on a submerged plane surface and locates the centre of pressure. A quadrant pivoted about a knife edge sits in a Perspex water tank, and weights on a balance pan at the end of the arm restore balance as the water level changes. It is supplied by JaincoLab for hydrostatics practicals in engineering colleges, polytechnics and university physics laboratories.
Specifications
The hydrostatic pressure apparatus has a quadrant of 75 mm internal and 150 mm outer radius, a total immersed depth of 160 mm, a fulcrum 100 mm above the quadrant and overall dimensions of 0.55 x 0.3 x 0.45 m (length x width x height).
| Product | Hydrostatic Pressure |
| SKU | JA-FMAHLE-9949 |
| Quadrant | 75 mm internal radius, 150 mm outer radius |
| Total depth of completely immersed quadrant | 160 mm |
| Height of fulcrum above quadrant | 100 mm |
| Water tank | Perspex, with level adjustment screws at the base |
| Balance | Balance arm, balance pan, beam level indicator, adjustable counter-balance, spirit level |
| Weights | Set of standard weights |
| Software | Computer based learning software |
| Services required | Water supply and drainage |
| Overall dimensions | Length 0.55 m, width 0.3 m, height 0.45 m |
| Tank capacity and pan distance | Confirmed on the quotation |
Experiments on the hydrostatic pressure apparatus
The hydrostatic pressure apparatus lets students balance the moment of the water force on the quadrant face against known weights at different water depths, and so find the hydrostatic thrust and the depth of the centre of pressure for partly and fully submerged surfaces.
- Hydrostatic thrust on a partly submerged plane surface
- Hydrostatic thrust on a fully submerged plane surface
- Locating the centre of pressure and comparing it with theory
- Relating thrust to depth of immersion
- Hydrostatics practicals for civil and mechanical engineering, diploma and B.Sc students
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the Perspex tank with levelling screws, the quadrant, balance arm, balance pan, counter-balance, beam level indicator, spirit level, set of weights and learning software. The source gives two different values for the tank capacity and for the pan-to-fulcrum distance, so these are confirmed on the quotation together with accessories, spares and quantities.
MOQ, lead time and packing for the hydrostatic pressure apparatus are confirmed on each quotation for the quantity and delivery destination. Single units and sets for student groups are supplied, with export to Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What does the hydrostatic pressure apparatus measure?
The thrust of water on the plane end face of a submerged quadrant and the position of the centre of pressure, for partial and full immersion.
What are the quadrant dimensions?
The quadrant has a 75 mm internal radius and a 150 mm outer radius, and its total depth when completely immersed is 160 mm.
What services does it need?
A water supply and drainage; the tank has level adjustment screws at the base.
Related products
- Hydrostatic Pressure in Liquids
- Fluid Properties and Hydrostatics Bench
- Hydrostatics Trainer
- Fluid Statics and Manometry
Other hydrostatics units are listed in the JaincoLab fluid mechanics lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the hydrostatic pressure apparatus, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
