Kwality Micro Scientific

Model Number: KMS-3 Key Specifications/Special Features: “Fluid friction apparatus”(With data logging facility)Technical description:The present set-up is designed to study the friction head losses through pipes, fittings, and flow metering devices. Four different ID sizes smooth pipes and one artificially roughened pipe is connected in parallel. A valve arrangement is provided to operate the one pipe at a time. Various types of fitting are also fitted with pressure taps to conduct the experiment. Flow meters (Venturimeter and Orificemeter) are also accompanies the set-up. For water circulation and flow rate determination sump tank & measuring tank are provided. The educational software and data –logging package has been developed for this unit. It is compatible to interfacing unit designed by KC Engineers. It provides a comprehensive educational software environment within which the investigations can be performed. This software runs in Windows XP. It is capable to tabulate the samples readings according to requirement of experiment under study and results obtained can be compared. Interfacing the set up with computer using software can do the real time data acquisition. Data can be transferred in Excel files for further calculations, plotting graphs and more. Software allows the user to have control on data logging, printing the stored data, preparing spread sheets in Excel and more.Learning objects/experimentation:

Confirming the relationship between head loss due to fluid friction and velocity for flow of water

To determine the head loss associated with flow through pipe fittings.

To study the differential head devices for measurement of flow rate.

Requirement for operation:

• Electric Supply, single phase, 220 V AC, 50 Hz, 5-15 Amp combined socket with earth connection.
• Water Supply (Initial Fill)
• Floor Drain Required.
• Floor Area Required : 3 m x 0.75 m
• Computer P IV, with DVD drive, Windows XP and MS Office XP version preloaded. One USB slot free for hardware.

Technical specification:

• Pipes (5 no fittings): 4 smooth bore and one roughened bore. Size range between ID 4.5mm.
• Valves: 90^o bend (small), 90bend (large), 90 elbow, 90 miter, 45 elbow 45y 90t, sudden enlargement & contraction, gate valve, ball valve, globe valve
• Flow meters: venturimeter, oriffice
• DPT: for measuring differential pressure, 0-10000mm of WC output 4-20Ma.
• Pressure tapings: as per requirement
• Control panel consists of:
• Standard make on/off switch, mains indicator and more.
• An English instruction manual consisting of experimental