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Fluid Mechanics Hydraulic Bench
Fluid Mechanics Hydraulic Bench
Fluid Mechanics Hydraulic Bench
(a) To measure the volume flow rate of water supplied by the Basic Hydraulic Bench
(b) To determine the relation between flow rate and pressure of fluid flow
Apparatus:
(a) Stopwatch
(b) Basic hydraulic bench
Legend:
Pre-Experiment Procedure:
(a) The safety instruction given is read before conducting the experiment.
(b) The theory is read and understood the for flow measurement
before lab session.
(c) The apparatus are make sure in good condition
(d) A water hose is connected between the water supply source and
water inlet port of the sump tank.
(e) The water supply is opened and the sump tank (E) is filled with
water up to 3/4 full (G). (f) The power cable is plugged to a 240 V
single phase 13 A 50 Hz electrical supply (g). The desired
experimental apparatus is desired on the hydraulic bench.
(h) Water hose is connected from the outlet of the hydraulic bench to
the inlet of the experiment apparatus.
(i) The hydraulic bench is now ready for use.
Procedures:
(a) Before conducting the experiment, the flow control valve (A) is ensured
and bypass valve (B) of the hydraulic bench are fully open.
(b) Then, the mains switch (N) is switched on.
(c) The water channel (I) drain port is plugged with the stopper. By using a
stopwatch, the time is recorded and the total volume flow accumulated in
the water channel is measured by reading the level indicator (H).
(d) The flow rate and the water pressure (J) supplied to the experimental
apparatus can be varied by adjusting the flow control valve and the bypass
valve. The flow rate is adjusted and step (i) is read to obtain readings for 4
different flow rates.
(e) The delivery pressure is always ensured does not exceed 2 bar (g).
Results:
DATA BASIC HYDRAULIC BENCH
Run Water Time Discharge Pressure Volumetric Flow Rate Volumetric Flow Rate
Level (L) (s) (bar) (L/s) (m3/s)
1 5 22.01 1.6 0.2272 2.2717 x 10-4
2 7 33.02 1.6 0.2120 2.1199 x 10-4
3 10 51.01 1.6 0.1960 1.9604 x 10-4
Run Water Time Discharge Pressure Volumetric Flow Rate Volumetric Flow Rate
Level (L) (s) (bar) (L/s) (m3/s )
1 5 28.75 1.8 0.1739 1.7391 x 10-4
2 7 45.38 1.8 0.1543 1.5425 x 10-4
3 10 71.07 1.8 0.1407 1.4071 x 10-4
Additional Information:
(a) Water Collected = Final volume - Initial volume (Read from level
indicator)
(b) Time Recorded = Time taken between initial & final volume
(c) Volumetric Flow Rate = Water Collected / Time Recorded
0.2272+0.2120+ 0.1960
Avg vol . flow rate= =0.2117 L/s
3
( 2.2717+2.1199 +1.9064 ) 10−4
Avg vol . flow rate= =2.1173 ×10−4 m3 /s
3
ii. For Discharge Pressure of 1.8 Bar.
Run 1 : Water level = 5L = 5 x 10-3 m3
Time = 28.75sVolume flow rate = 5/28.75 = 0.1739 L/s
Volume flow rate = 5 x 10-3/28.75 = 1.7191 x 10-4 m3/s
0.1739+0.1543+ 0.1407
Avg vol . flow rate= =0.1563 L/s
3
( 1.7191+1.5425+1.4071 ) 10−4
Avg vol . flow rate= =1.5562 ×10−4 m3 / s
3
10 y = 0.1719x + 1.2586
8
Volume (liter)
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Time (s)
10 y = 0.118x + 1.6207
Volume (liter)
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Time (s)
1.8
Pressure (bar)
1.75
1.7
1.65
1.55
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25
Volume Flow Rate (liter/s)
g) Conclusion
From this experiment, the volume flow rate of water supplied was successfully obtained by
using the Basic Hydraulic Bench. The relationship of flow rate and pressure of fluid flow is
the higher the pressure of fluid flow, the lower the volume flow rate of the water.