Fluid Mechanics

L o sses in P ip in g System s
H 16
Free-standing, mobile apparatus demonstrates pressure losses in several small-bore pipe circuit
components, typical of those found in central heating systems.

Learning Outcomes
K ey F e at u res A comprehensive range of investigations into losses
in a variety of pipes and pipe system components,
• Mobile, space-saving panel that includes the
including:
common pipework parts used in domestic heating
systems • Straight pipe loss
• Sudden expansion
• Includes two colour-coded water circuits
• Sudden contraction
• Works with TecQuipment’s Digital Hydraulic Bench • Bends with different radii
(H1F)* for easy installation • Valves
• Elbows
• Includes different pipe bends and valves to
• Flow in a roughened pipe – needs the optional
compare losses
Roughened Pipe (H16p)
• Fitted with a range of piezometers and a pressure
gauge to give accurate pressure measurement Key Specifications
• Optional ‘roughened pipe’ ancillary to investigate • Two circuits
flow characteristics in a roughened pipe • Sudden expansion and contraction
• Gate valve and globe valve
• Elbow
• Mitre bend
• Three smooth 90-degree bends

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Description TecQuipment offers the optional ‘roughened pipe’. This

can fit to the Losses in Piping Systems apparatus or be
The Losses in Piping Systems apparatus is a vertical
used by itself (fitted to a wall and connected to a hydraulic
panel with two separate hydraulic circuits, colour-coded
bench). It includes a pipe with a roughened internal bore,
for clarity. Each circuit includes various pipe system
and pressure tapping points connected to a manometer.
components. The unit has wheels for mobility, which also
The manometer measures the pressure drop due to the
help when storing the apparatus.
pipe. Students compare their experimental results with
TecQuipment’s Digital Hydraulic Bench (H1F, available Moody and Nickuradse charts.
separately)* supplies each circuit with a controlled flow
of water. This allows students to study flow through the Standard Features
various pipe forms and components, and study and • Supplied with a comprehensive user guide
compare the pipe and component characteristics.
• Five-year warranty
The circuits are made of small-bore copper pipe, used in
a wide variety of applications such as domestic central- • Manufactured in accordance with the latest European
heating systems. The small bore allows the circuits Union directives
to include many pipe bends and components, while • ISO9001 certified manufacturer
preserving effective upstream and downstream test
lengths.
Essential Base U nit
To measure pressure loss across components, the panel • Digital Hydraulic Bench (H1F)*
includes piezometer tubes and a pressure gauge. The
pressure gauge measures pressure loss across valves; *This product will also work with existing TecQuipment
the piezometer tubes measure pressure loss across the Gravimetric and Volumetric Hydraulic Benches (H1 and
other components. Included is a hand-pump to adjust the H1D)
datum position of the piezometers.
Both circuits have common inlet and outlet pipes,
controlled by valves. The valves are at the outlet to
minimise flow disruption.

2600 mm

1700 mm

S hown wi t h t he D i gi ta l Hy d r au l i c Ben c h
(H1 F ) – ava i l a bl e s epa r at ely

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Pres s u re Gaug e P i ezo m et er T u bes

Han d p ump

Va lv es Optional H16p pa rts can fit here

R e co m m e n de d A nci l l a ri es
• Roughened Pipe (H16p)

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Typical Work Assignments

Globe and Gate Va lve Loss Coefficients
This experiment takes results of the pressure losses across the two valves at different flow rates and converts them to loss
coefficient (K) values for comparison. The chart compares them by plotting the results against percentage flow rate.

Gate Valve
Loss
Coefficient (K)

Globe Valve

0
40 100
Percentage Flow Rate

Elbow and Mit r e H ead L os s

This experiment compares the losses across the elbow and mitre bends at different flow rate and converts them to bend loss
(hB) by excluding other losses. The chart compares them by plotting the results against V2/2g which produces fairly linear
results.

Mitre
Head Loss
( h B)

Elbow

0
0 2
V /2g

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Detailed Specification – H16 Detailed Specification – H16p

TecQuipment is committed to a programme of continuous TecQuipment is committed to a programme of continuous
improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the
design and product specification without prior notice. design and product specification without prior notice.
Nett dimens io ns and w e i gh t: Net t dimensio ns a nd weight:
2600 mm x 800 mm x 1700 mm, and 95 kg 1200 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm, and 3 kg
Ap proximat e pac ked di m e n s i on s a n d w e i gh t: A pproximat e packed dimensio ns a nd weight:
4.3 m3 and 150 kg 0.05 m3 and 5 kg
Parts: Int erna l coat ing t hickness:
• Small-bore straight pipe (nominally 13.6 mm bore 300 m to 600 m
copper)
Pipe dia met er:
• Larger-bore straight pipe (nominally 26.2 mm bore 19 mm
copper)
Space needed ( H16 p) :
• Sudden expansion (13.6 mm to 26.2 mm)
Fitted to the H16 or 1.5 m x 0.3 m of wall
• Sudden contraction (26.2 mm to 13.6 mm)
• 90-degree mitre bend (no radius) O per ating C o nd itio ns
O perat ing enviro nment:
• Elbow (13.6 mm radius)
Laboratory
• Small radius, smooth 90° bend (50 mm radius)
Storage temperature range:
• Medium radius, smooth 90° bend (100 mm radius) –25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
• Large radius, smooth 90° bend (150 mm radius) O perat ing t emperat u re ra nge:
• Gate valve and Globe valve +5°C to +40°C
O perat ing relat ive hu midit y ra nge:
80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at
40°C

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