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Product Code : SCL-CELE-14090

The described apparatus is a classic educational unit designed to experimentally verify Reynolds's demonstration of fluid flow regimes, a cornerstone of fluid mechanics. The setup facilitates the visualization and quantification of the transition between laminar flow and turbulent flow. Water is drawn from a Constant Head Tank through a glass tube, controlled by a cock at the exit. The flow rate is precisely measured using a measuring cylinder and a stopwatch. Critically, a centralized capillary tube introduces a dye streak at the bell mouth entrance, allowing for visual observation of the dye's behavior to identify the flow type. This empirical observation enables the direct calculation of the dimensionless Reynolds Number (Re), which dictates the flow regime.

Objectives: Flow Regime Study

Objective	Key Concept Investigated	Relevance and Application
To study different types of flow	Laminar, Transition, and Turbulent Regimes	Visualizing and defining the three primary states of fluid motion in a pipe.
To determine the Reynolds Number and hence the type of flow	Critical Reynolds Number (Rec)	Quantifying the dimensionless number (Re) used to predict whether flow is laminar (Re < 2000) or turbulent (Re > 4000).

Technical Specifications: Reynolds Apparatus Components

Component	Parameter / Material	Value / Feature
Flow Tube	Material	Borosilicate Glass
Dye Vessel	Material	SS (Stainless Steel), Suitable Capacity
Dye Delivery	Capillary Tube Material	Copper / Stainless Steel
Water Supply	Constant Head Water Tank Capacity	40 Liters
Recirculation	Water Circulation Pump	FHP Pump
System Storage	Sump Tank Capacity	60 Liters
Flow Measurement	Method	Using Measuring Cylinder and Electronic Stop Watch
Structure	Housing	Good quality painted structure
Controls	Control Panel	Standard make, On/Off Switch, Mains Indicator, etc.