FM565 · Pipe Networks

Experimental Apparatus for the Study of Pipe Networks

The analysis of a hydraulic system involves determining the flow rate distribution across the pipes of the system and the pressure at each network node, by applying the continuity equation at the nodes and the energy balance between the various nodes of the system.

Experiments

Head losses and hydraulic head for all configurations under study
Hydraulic resistance moduli of individual pipe segments
Equivalent resistance moduli of series-coupled pipes — definition verification
Equivalent resistance moduli of parallel-coupled pipes — definition verification
Equivalent resistance moduli of mixed-coupled pipes — definition verification
Head loss balance around the loop in a single-loop ring network

Schematic diagram of the FM565 apparatus — pipe networks

Pump

Reservoir

Pipe segments

Valves

Schematic diagram of the FM565 apparatus — pipe networks

Specifications

Five categories of hydraulic systems are studied:

Individual pipe segments
Series, parallel, and mixed coupling
Single-loop ring network

Reservoir capacity 200 l

Pipe segment length 700 mm

Nominal cross-sections 25×1.9 mm (1 pc.), 20×1.5 mm (2 pcs.)

Flow rate measurement electromagnetic flow transducer

Pump 550 W, max. head 11 m, max. flow rate 12 m³/h

Pipe coupling series, parallel, and mixed

Ring network single-loop

Pressure measurement water U-tube manometers, H = 1 m

Part of package

Pipe Systems Lab

A comprehensive set of experimental equipment covering pipe flow hydrodynamics, pipe networks, water hammer, flowmetry, domestic water supply, and pipe maintenance.

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