The present set-up is designed to study the pressure losses due to pipe fittings installed in pipe lines. It consists of a bend, elbow, a sudden expansion & contraction, ball valve and gate valve. Pressure tapings are provided at inlet and outlet of these fittings to measure the pressure difference using pressurized differential pressure manometer. Centrifugal pump is used to re-circulate the water from sump tank to the pipeline and is return back to the sump tank. Flow diverter is provided to divert the flow either to measuring tank or sump tank. Experiments can be conducted on different flow rates and measured with the help of measuring tank with piezometer and stopwatch.

•Tanks will be made of Stainless Steel.

•An ENGLISH instruction manual consisting of experimental procedures, block diagram etc. will be provided along with the Apparatus.

•The whole set-up is well designed and arranged on a rigid structure painted with industrial PU Paint.

Experimentation/Learning Objectives

•To determine loss of head in the fittings at various water flow rates.

•To measure the loss coefficient for the pipe fittings.

Utilities Required

•Electricity supply: Single Phase, 220 V AC, 50 Hz, 5-15 Amp. combined socket with earth connection. Earth voltage should be less than 5 volts.

•Water Supply (Initial Fill).

•Floor Drain.

•Floor Area: 2.5 m x 0.75 m.