Fundamental Fluids

Description Losses in Bends
Water is circulated through the bend component module in
a closed loop setup.
The static pressure is measured before and after the bend,
using the manometer module or pressure sensor module.
The test is repeated for each of the bend geometries.
The pressure drop of the bend components can be directly
compared to one another.,

Series & Parallel Pump
Characteristics
The pressure and flow rate of different pump configurations
can be investigated.
The flow rate is measured using a calibrated flow sensor,
the static pressure before and after the pumps is measured
using a differential pressure sensor.
Students demonstrate how adding pumps in the different
configurations affects the system pressure and flow rate.
Shown is the parallel pump setup. The pumps are rearranged
for series configuration

Fluids Features
Featuring dual 1.5 litre clear water
tanks, each with 30l/min pumps.
Drip tray with drain tapping
provides a safe and clean work
area
Enclosed, low voltage control
module provides sensor feedback
and manual control of the speed
of the pump(s)

Learning objectives /
experiments:
• Bernoulli’s equation and using
Venturi flow meter
• Using manometers
• Pressure losses in bends & pipes
• Series and parallel pumps
• Centrifugal pump characteristics
• Cavitation in Venturi tube