ZM8153 Free and Forced Vortices Demonstration Apparatus Teaching Education Equipment Fluids Engineering Experiment Equipment Purpose – This equipment helps students to produce and measure the characteristics of free and forced vortices.
ORDERING SPECIFICATION
Cylindrical vessel with four inlet/outlet ports for free and forced vortices
Three interchangeable orifices and paddle wheel to fit in base of tank
Measuring bridge with adjustable pointers and internal caliper to measure vortex dimensions
Pitot tubes for estimation of velocities in vortex
Quick release fittings for easy connection to hydraulics bench
This equipment is designed to produce and measure the characteristics of free and forced vortices.
MEASUREMENT & VISUALISATION CAPABILITIES
➤ Understanding the difference between free and forced vortices
➤ Determining the surface profile of a forced vortex ➤ Determining the surface profile and total head distribution of a free vortex
➤ Visualization of secondary flow in free vortex
TECHNICAL DETAIL
Tank diameter: 245mm
Height to overflow point: 180mm
Orifice diameters: 8, 16 and 24mm
Forced vortex measuring probes distance from centre: 0, 30, 50, 70, 90 and 110mm
Pitot tubes having measuring Point (nose) at: 15, 25 and 30mm radius
Inlet tubes: 9 and 12.5mm diameter.
