Equipment for Engineering Education

Instruction Manual
HM150 Hydraulics Bench

G.U.N.T. Gertebau GmbH

P.O. Box 1125
D-22881 Barsbttel Germany
Phone (040) 670854-0
Fax (040) 670854-42

Hydraulics Bench

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HM150

Instruction Manual

Publication No. 917.00000A15012

06/04

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Hydraulics Bench

Table of Contents
1 Technical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Notes on handling and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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3 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Determine volumetric flow rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 List of experiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7 Contents of Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Technical Description

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The basic Hydraulics Bench and the various ancillary modules available form a comprehensive laboratory facility which enables a detailed
Mechanics of Fluids Laboratory.
The hydraulics bench unit provides the basic services for the pumping and volumetric measurement of the water supply with which all the
additonal accessories and experiments are used.
The working surface of the unit is in fibreglass,
moulded to provide a recessed area on which to
mount experiments. An integral weir tank is provided along with a volumetric measuring tank. The
measuring tank is stepped to enable for accurate
measuring of both high and low flow rates. A level
indicator allows convenient read out of the flow.
The measuring tank discharges into a fibreglass
sump tank via a valve. Overflow pipe is provided.
An electric motor drives a submersible motor driven pump which delivers water to the outlet at the
working surface for connection to the individual
experiments.
Materials used in the bench construction and its
modules have been carefully selected in order to
minimise corrosion problems. The entire unit is
self-contained and mobile. For low volumetric
measurment use the 2ltr. measuring cup.

1 Technical Description

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Details

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1 Volumetric measuring tank with channel

2 Remote sight gauge
3 Sliding valve
4 Sump tank
5 Drain cock
6 Submersible motor driven pump
7 Water supply for accessories with pump
8 Flow control valve
9 Overflow pipe
10 Switch box
11 Discharge cap
12 Water supply connection for accessories without pump

1 Technical Description

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Notes on handling and safety

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The unit leaves the factory in perfect condition from

a safety point of view. To maintain this state and
ensure safe operation, the following points should
be observed:
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DANGER: Electric shock

Pull the power cord before working on the
electric circuits.

Any modifications and repairs to the electrical

equipment must only be carried out by qualified
staff.

In the event of obvious defects (e.g. split insulation on the electric wires), operation of the
system is potentially fatal. In such cases, shut
down the system immediately.

Never allow the electrical components to come

into contact with water.

CAUTION:

Only operate the system in dry, sealed rooms

containing no combustible or caustic gases,
vapours or dusts.

When filled with water, lines and tanks should

be protected against frost.

Never operate the submergible pump with the

tank empty.

Drain water of sump tank during downtime.

Before commissioning the system, the participants

in the experiment should be instructed in correct
handling of the equipment.

2 Notes on handling and safety

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Commissioning

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Set up training stand on a even surface.

Fill sump tank with tap water until the water

level is 10 cm below edge of sump tank.

Connect electric power supply

Screw the discharge cap or a hose at the end

of the discharge pipe

Switch on main power switch

Switch on pump

Open flow adjustment valve careful

Determine volumetric flow rate

To do so, use stopwatch to establish time t
required for raising the level in the volumetric tank
of the HM150 from 20 to 30 litres.
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Close the outlet valve

Read the actual volume at the remote sight

gauge

The volume flow-rate is calculated as

.
V
V =
t

kg
The density of water is considerd as = 998 3
m

The gravity acceleration g = 9.81 2

s

3 Commissioning

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List of experiments

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The experimental topics covered include, together

with the individual experimental set-ups.
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HM150.01 Investigation of pipe friction, with

laminar and turbulent flow

HM150.03 Flow over a notch, Accessories

HM150.04 Centrifugal Pump

Charactericstics

HM150.05 Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus

HM150.06 Metacentric Height Apparatus

HM150.07 Bernoullis Theorem Demonstration

Apparatus

HM150.08 Impact of Jet Apparatus

HM150.09 Orifice and Jet Apparatus

HM150.10 Flow visualization Apparatus

HM150.11 Fluid friction Apparatus

HM150.12 Orifice Discharge Apparatus

HM150.13 Flow Meter Demonstration

Apparatus

HM150.14 Free and Forced Vortex

Apparatus

HM150.15 Hydraulic Ram

HM150.16 Series/Parallel Pump Test

HM150.18 Osborne Reynolds Demonstration

Apparartus

HM150.19 Demonstration Pelton Turbine

HM150.20 Demonstration Francis Turbine

These equipment are optionally available.

5 List of experiments

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Technical Data
Overall dimension
(L x W x H) 1220 x760x1200
Weight:
125

mm
kg

Pump

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Head:
Flow:

H = 11
Q = 230

m
ltr/min

Electrical supply 230V / 50Hz ; 0,55 kW

Alternatives optional, see type plate
Sump tank
Volumetric tanks
High flow:
Low flow:

170

ltr

40
10

ltr
ltr

ltr

Beaker:
Stop watch:
7

1/100

Contents of Supply
Basic unit hydraulics bench with the
following components:
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

integral fibreglass surface with volumetric tank

sump tank
pipe system with valves, PVC
level gauge
submersible motor driven pump
electrical control unit
beaker
stop watch
Instruction manual

Technical Data List of experiments