This module is designed for the study of static fluids and manometry, offering an introduction to the behavior of liquids under hydrostatic conditions (fluids at rest) and the application of these principles in pressure measurement using various manometric tubes.
It enables users to demonstrate the characteristics of Newtonian fluids and grasp a variety of fundamental concepts before progressing to the study of fluids in motion.
Experiments
- Explore the fundamental concepts of hydrostatics and how liquids behave when at rest.
- Utilize manometer tubes to measure differential pressure.
- Employ a manometer tube to assess fluid head.
- Measure pressure differences in gases (air above liquid) using a U-tube manometer.
- Calculate differential pressure with a U-shaped manometer.
- Modify the sensitivity of a U-tube manometer by using liquids of different densities.
- Measure pressure differences in liquids using an inverted pressurized U-tube manometer.
- Utilize an inclined manometer at various angles.
- Measure liquid levels with a Vernier hook and point gauge.
- Use a scale to determine liquid levels.
- Show that the size or shape of a tube does not influence the level of a free surface.
- Measure pressure using a piezometric tube.
- Examine the effects of liquid motion and friction losses.
Specification
- The module is constructed using an aluminum frame and Bakelite.
- It features a clear vertical tank filled with water, linked to multiple vertical manometer tubes.
- It includes a U-tube manometer.
- It also contains an inverted U-tube manometer.
- A vertical tube with a variable diameter.
- A vertical tube mounted on a pivot, enabling adjustments from 0° to 90° inclinations.
- The tubes can be utilized individually or in combination for different demonstrations.
- A flow control valve is employed to regulate the flow rate.
- Interchangeable friction pipes are available.
