ZM8142 Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus teaching aid equipment Fluids Engineering Training Equipment
Purpose - The Hydrostatic Pressure accessory allows students to determine the static thrust exerted by a fluid on a submerged surface and enables comparison of the measured magnitude and position of this force with simple theory.
ORDERING SPECIFICATION
- Flotation tank with adjustable feet
- Accurately formed plastic quadrant
- Lever arm with counterbalance and weight hanger
- Quick release fitting for easy connection to hydraulics bench
DEMONSTRATION CAPABILITIES
Determining the centre of pressure on both a submerged or partially submerged plane surface and comparison with the theoretical position
TECHNICAL DETAIL
- Tank capacity: 5.5 liters
- Distance between suspended mass and fulcrum: 275mm
- Cross-sectional area of quadrant (torrid): 7.5 x 10-3m2
- Total depth of completely immersed quadrant: 160mm
Height of fulcrum above quadrant: 100mm
