1 Determination of Volumetric Flow rate using Hydraulic bench nt Aim Determine Volumetric Flow rate using Hydraulic Bench 1.2 General Description Water ts stored in a sump tank in the lower part A ifugal pump is provided J of a control valve to an out! to draw th ater from the sump tank throt olu c h testing unit, water is collected in the measu © open channel. After passing throu commodate high and low flow rates. The ht tube with cal ter to the sump t ng tank which is stepped to rated volumetric tank incorporates a stilling baffle and remote volumetric scale. A dump valve at the base of the tank returns w cling. An overflow opening is incorporated on the stilling baffle to prevent nk for overflowing if the dump valve is left closed, Figure 1-1 Hydraulic Bench ‘Scanned wih CamScanet1.3. Specifications 4) Sump Tank Material: Fibergl Volume: 90 Liters b) Volumetric Tank Material ss Volume: 50 Liters ¢) Delivery Pump Type: Centrifugal Pump Material: Stainless Stee! Motor: 0.37kW Head: 20 meters grom th gow t 14 Operating Procedures 1.4.1 General Start-up Procedures ed ground and lock the wheels. Ensure that the Hydraulic Bench is placed on a level it is filled to 90% of Fill water into the sump tank of the Hydraulic Bench until aulic Bench to any Fluid Mechanics equipment i, “capacity. Connect the water supply from Hydi series using appropriate connector and hose. Connect a drain hose to the testing equipment and direct into the volumetric tank. Connect the Hydraulic Bench to the nearest single phase power supply and switch on the w 4. main power supply. 6. Keep the flow control valve fully closed when you are going to switch on the centrifugal pump. 7. Gradually open the flow control valve and allow the piping to fill with water until all the bubbles are removed from the system. 1.5 General Shut-down Procedures 1, Switch off the pump first. 2. Fully close the flow control valve. 3. Switch off the main power supply. 4. Retain the water for next use. ‘Seanne wth CamScanetetions to General 1 The Hydraulte Bench serves a {estima eduipmentat a controlled flow rate. It ale proved volumetne flow rate of water passing through the tect ecegen n 1.6.1 Determining Volumetric Flow rate using Hydraulic Rench he service module incorporates a molded volumetric measuring tank which is ales. is connected accommodate low or high Now 1 _A remote sight gauge, consisting of a sight tube and scal base of the volumetric tank and gives an instantaneous indication of water level. ‘1 divided into two zones corresponding to the volume above and below the step in the tank dump valve is installed in the base of the volumetric tank. In operation, the volumetric tank is, emptied by allowing the entrained water to return to the sump by opening the dump wall. Wi test conditions have stabilized, retain the water in the tank. Stop watch is used to measure the time taken by water to fill a certain volume in the volumetric tank. Low flow rates are measi from the lower portion of the scale corresponding to the small volume beneath the step. Lar flow rates are monitored on the upper scale corresponding to the main tank. 1.7. Maintenance and Safety Precautions It is important to drain all water from the volumetric tank when bench is not in use. 1. Do not place any heavy object on the hydraulic bench. 2. Clean and wipe the bench after each laboratory session. ing fully understanding of the unit and of Conduct the experiment after havi procedure. we _ 2d Calanlatiane ‘Seanne wth CamScanet