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SV Technocrats India’s Hydraulic Bench is a fundamental tool used in fluid mechanics laboratories for experiments related to fluid flow, pressure, and other hydraulic phenomena. It provides a controlled environment to study the behavior of water and other fluids under various conditions. Here’s an overview:

Key Features:

1.      Compact Design:

  1. Portable and self-contained, allowing ease of use in educational and research labs.

2.      Water Supply System:

  1. Equipped with a pump to circulate water through various experimental setups.

3.      Measuring Tools:

  1. Includes a measuring tank with a sight glass for precise flow measurement.

  2. A volumetric tank with a scale to measure flow rates.

4.      Drainage System:

  1. Integrated drainage ensures continuous water recycling.

5.      Control Valves:

  1. Regulate water flow and pressure during experiments.

6.      Connections for Accessories:

  1. Quick connections for modules like flow meters, venturi meters, weirs, and friction loss apparatus.

Typical Experiments Conducted Using a Hydraulic Bench:

1.      Flow Measurement:

  1. Using devices like orifice plates, venturi meters, and nozzles to study flow rates and coefficients.

2.      Friction Loss in Pipes:

  1. Investigating head loss due to friction in pipes of different materials, lengths, and diameters.

3.      Impact of Jets:

  1. Measuring the force exerted by a jet of water on a flat or curved surface.

4.      Weirs and Notches:

  1. Studying flow over rectangular, triangular, and trapezoidal weirs.

5.      Bernoulli's Theorem:

  1. Verifying the relationship between pressure, velocity, and height in fluid flow.

6.      Hydraulic Gradient and Energy Line:

  1. Understanding the distribution of energy in fluid systems.

Components of a Hydraulic Bench:

1.      Main Tank:

  1. Stores water and acts as a reservoir.

2.      Measuring Tank:

  1. Calibrated to measure discharged water volume accurately.

3.      Centrifugal Pump:

  1. Circulates water through the system.

4.      Control Valves and Piping:

  1. Direct and regulate water flow for various experiments.

5.      Overflow System:

  1. Prevents water spillage and maintains system balance.

Applications:

  1. Educational Use:

    • Common in engineering institutions for fluid mechanics experiments.

  2. Research:

    • Used to test hydraulic components and systems.

  3. Industrial Training:

    • Helps trainees understand the principles of fluid flow and hydraulic systems.