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Product Code : SCL-CELE-14094

This experimental apparatus is designed for the empirical study of minor losses (or local head losses) that occur in common pipe fittings and valves, a crucial aspect of applied fluid mechanics and hydraulic system design. The setup features several interchangeable fittings, including a sudden expansion, sudden contraction, pipe bend (1/2), pipe elbow (1/2), ball valve, and gate valve. Pressure tapings at the inlet and outlet of each component connect to a differential manometer, allowing for direct measurement of the pressure head loss across the fitting. The system operates as a self-contained water re-circulating unit with a centrifugal pump and relies on volumetric measurement (using a measuring tank and stop watch) to determine the actual water flow rate.

Objectives: Minor Loss Quantification

Objective	Key Metric Investigated	Application in Hydraulic Design
To determine loss of head in the fitting at various water flow rates	Head Loss (hL)	Quantifying the energy dissipation caused by the fitting at different velocities.
To measure the loss co-efficient for the pipe fittings	Loss Coefficient (K)	Determining the dimensionless K-factor for each fitting, essential for system design calculations.

Technical Specifications: Pipe Fittings and System Parameters

Component	Parameter / Specification	Value / Feature
Sudden Enlargement	Diameter Transition	From 15 mm to 25 mm
Sudden Contraction	Diameter Transition	From 25 mm to 15 mm
Bends / Elbows	Size	1/2 bend and 1/2 elbow
Valves	Types and Size	1/2 ball valve and 1/2 gate valve
Water Circulation Pump	Type and Make	FHP Pump, Crompton / Sharp make
Flow Measurement	Device and Capacity	Measuring Tank with Piezometer, Capacity 25 Liters
System Storage	Sump Tank Capacity	50 Liters
Pressure Measurement	Device	Differential Manometer (Fitted in the line)
Utilities	Electricity Supply	Single Phase, 220 V AC, 0.5 kW