Reynold’s Apparatus

Product Description

Reynold’s Apparatus 

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Reynold's Apparatus is designed for determining the Reynold’s number. The apparatus consists of a glass tube with one end having bell mouth entrance; connected to a constant hotwater tank, at the other end a valve is provided to vary the flow rate.

The tank is of sufficient capacity to store water; a capillary tube is introduced centrally in the bell mouth for feeding dye from a small container placed at the top of tank, through polythene tubing. By varying the rate of flow, the Reynolds number (Re) is changed; this also changes the type of flow. Visual observation of dye (Thread) will indicate the type of flow, which can be confirmed from the Reynolds number computed.

Present set-up is self-contained water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank and a centrifugal pump etc. Flow control valve and by-pass valve are fitted in water line. Flow rate of water is measured with the help of measuring cylinder and stop watch.

Objectives

    To determine the Reynolds number and hence the type of flow either laminar or turbulent
    To study transition zone

Utilities Required

    Electric supply 0.5 kW, 220V AC, Single Phase
    Water supply Tap water connection ½ BSP Distilled water @ 60 liters (optional)
    Floor Area with Drain facility

Technical Detail

Product                                                                                                Reynold's Apparatus
Tube                                                                                                    Material Borosilicate Glass
Dye vessel                                                                                            Material Stainless Steel, Suitable Capacity
Capillary Tube                                                                                       Material Copper/Stainless Steel
Constant Head Water Tank                                                                       Capacity 25 Ltrs
Water Circulation                                                                                   FHP Pump, Tullu/Champion make.
Flow Measurement                                                                                 Using Measuring Cylinder.
Sump Tank                                                                                           Capacity 85 Ltrs
Stop Watch                                                                                           Electronic
Control Panel                                                                                        On/Off Switch, Mains Indicator, etc.