Free and Forced Vortex Apparatus
- Cylindrical vessel with four inlet/outlet ports for free and forced vortices
- Three interchangeable orifices and paddle wheel to fit in base of tank
- Measuring bridge with adjustable pointers and internal caliper to measure vortex dimensions
- Pitot tubes for estimation of velocities in vortex
- Quick release fittings for easy connection to hydraulics bench
- Educational Software available as an option
Description:
- The apparatus comprises a clear acrylic cylinder on a plinth designed to produce and measure free and forced vortices.
- The free vortex is generated by water
discharging through an interchangeable orifice in the base of the
cylinder and the resulting profile is measured using a combined caliper
and depth scale.
- The forced vortex is induced by a
paddle in the base of the cylinder which is rotated by jets of water.
The profile of the forced vortex is determined using a series of depth
gauges.
- Velocity at any point in the free or forced vortices may be measured using the appropriate pitot tube supplied.
- Dye crystals (not supplied ) may be used to demonstrate secondary flow at the base of the free vortex.
Technical Details:
Item |
Value |
Tank diameter: |
245mm |
Height to overflow point: |
180mm |
Orifice diameters: |
8, 16 and 24mm |
Forced vortex measuring probes
Distance from centre: |
0, 30, 50, 70, 90 and 110mm |
Pitot tubes having measuring
point (nose) at: |
15, 25 and 30mm radius |
Inlet tubes: |
9 and 12.5mm diameter |
Free and Forced Vortex Apparatus ALTEC Laboratory Equipments and ALTEC Laboratory Instruments Tenders.