Measuring the flow rate is an important aspect in measurement technology. There are several ways to measure the flow of fluids in pipes.
The experimental unit contains different measuring instruments to determine the flow rate. These instruments are designed with transparent cases in order to visualise how they operate and function. The methods include, for example, rotameters, a Venturi nozzle or orifice plate flow meter and measuring nozzle.
6 tube manometers is used in order to determine the pressure distribution in the Venturi nozzle or the orifice plate flow meter and measuring nozzle. The total pressure is measured by a Pitot tube. The experimental unit is positioned easily and securely on the work surface of the base module. The water is supplied and the flow rate measured by Alternatively, the experimental unit can be operated by the laboratory supply.
The well-structured instructional material sets out the fundamentals and provides a stepby- step guide through the experiments.
Learning Objectives / Experiments
Flow measurement with
Orifice plate flow meter and measuring nozzle
Venturi nozzle
Rotameter
Pressure measurement with Pitot tube
Comparison of different instruments for flow measurement