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Fluid Mechanics Lab

Manual

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OBSERVATION

a. Meta-centric height:

Horizontal Heel angle in degrees Meta-centric

Weight, w
Sl. No. distance, z θL θR θ height, GM in
in grams
in cm cm

1. 500 g

2. 200 g

b. Radius of gyration (z = 18cm):

Time for 10 oscillations in sec Time for one Radius of

Sl. Weight, w
oscillation in gyration, K
No. in grams T1 , s T2 , s Tavg
Tm, sec in cm
1 500 g
2 200 g

SAMPLE CALCULATION

i. Meta-centric height, w = z=

w.z
Meta-centric height, GM = (W+w) =
tan θ

ii. Radius of gyration, for w = z = 18 cm

T1 + T2
Mean time for 10 oscillations in seconds, Tavg = =
2

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EXPERIMENT NO: 1

DETERMINATION OF META-CENTRIC HEIGHT AND RADIUS OF

GYRATION

AIM:

To determine the meta-centric height and radius of gyration of a given floating body.

APPARATUS:

Float body, float tank, stopwatch, and weights.

THEORY:
w.z
Meta-centric height, GM =
(W+w) tan θ

Where,

w = movable weight added to float in grams.

W = weight of float including balance weight in grams = 9000 grams.

z = horizontal distance of movable weight from centre in cm.

θ = mean angle of heel in degrees.

√GM.g
Radius of gyration in cm, K = Tm. 2Π

T1 + T2
Mean time for 10 oscillations in seconds, Tavg =
2

Tavg
Mean time for one oscillation in seconds, Tm =
10

PROCEDURE:

1. Fill the float tank with water up to 3/4th height.

2. Place the float and bring it in horizontal position by adjusting the balancing weights.
3. Place small weight ‘w’ at a distance ‘z’ cm left from the centre.
4. Measure the corresponding angle ‘θL’.

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Tavg
Mean time for one oscillation in seconds, Tm = =
10

√GM.g
Radius of gyration in cm, K = Tm. =
2Π

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5. Similarly, measure the tilt (θR) on right side by shifting the weight ‘w’ to the right by
distance ‘z’ cm.
6. Take the angle for different distances and repeat the above steps with a different
weight ‘w’.
7. Place weights at both side of float. After that, provide a steady state oscillation to the
float and take the period of 10 oscillations and tabulate the reading.

RESULT:

1. The meta-centric height:

a) For 500 gram and z = cm, GM = cm.
b) For 200 gram and z = cm, GM = cm.
2. Radius of gyration:
a) For 500 gram, K = cm
b) For 200 gram, K = cm

INFERENCE:

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OBSERVATION

Head in cm Time for 10 cm

Manometer Reading Qth Qact
Sl.
of water rise in sec Log Log
in in
No Cd
h1, h2, Hg =h2-h1, cm3/s cm3/s Qact Hg
. Hw =12.6 Hg t1 t2 T
cm cm cm
1
2
3
4
5
6

Calibration table

Hg in cm 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Qact =KHgn

Sample calculation

Area at the inlet in cm2, A1 =

Area at the outlet in cm2, A2 =

Head in cm of water, H = 12.6 x Hg =

A1.A2.√2g.H
Theoretical discharge through a venturimeter, Qth = =
√A12 −A22

Length of tank in cm, l =

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EXPERIMENT NO: 2

CALIBRATION OF VENTURIMETER

AIM:

1. To conduct suitable experiment on the given venturimeter and determine the

coefficient of discharge.
2. Calibrate the instrument (by determining the constants K and n, assuming the actual
discharge Qact = K. Hgn).
3. Draw the following graphs:
i) Cd Vs Hg
ii) log Qact Vs log Hg (calibration graph for finding K and n)
iii) Qact Vs Hg (using K and n values)
4. Find the actual discharge for a head of 33.5 cm of Hg.

APPARATUS:

1. Venturimeter
2. Stop watch
3. U-tube manometer
4. Water measuring tank.

THEORY:

A1.A2.√2g.Hw
Theoretical discharge through a venturimeter, Qth = in cm3/s
√A12 −A22

Where,

D1 = inlet diameter in cm = 2.98 cm

D2 = throat diameter in cm = 1.5 cm

A1 = Area at the inlet in cm2

A2 = Area at the throat in cm2

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Breadth of tank in cm, b =

Rise of water in cm, h =

Time in s required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank in sec, t =

l.b.h
Actual discharge, Qact = =
t

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = =
Qth

From graph,

𝛥log Qact ∆𝑦
Slope, n = = ∆𝑥 =
Δlog Hg

log K = log Qact - n log Hg =

K=

Actual discharge by using graph K and n values, Qact = K. Hgn =

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Hw = Head in cm of water = (13.6 - 1) Hg = 12.6 x Hg

g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 x 102 cm/s2

Hg = Manometer head in cm of mercury = (h2 - h1)

l.b.h
Actual discharge, Qact = in cm3/s
t

Where,

l =length of tank in cm = 40 cm

b = breadth of tank in cm = 30

h = rise of water in cm = 10 cm

t = time in s required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = = value varies from 0.96 - 0.98
Qth

Calibration:

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd =
Qth

Qact = Cd. Qth

A1.A2.√2g x12.6xHg
= Cd
√A12 −A22

= K. Hgn

A1.A2.√2g x 12.6
Where, K = constant of venturimeter =Cd
√A12 −A22

Taking log,

log Qact = log K + n log Hg

Y = C + m. X

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From graph, log Qact vs. log Hg

Δy

Δx
Log K

𝛥log Qact ∆𝑦
m = n = slope = = ∆𝑥
Δlog Hg

PROCEDURE:

1. The pipe is selected for doing experiments

2. The motor is switched on; as a result water will flow.
3. According to the flow, the mercury level fluctuates in the U-tube manometer
4. The readings of h1and h2 are noted.
5. The time taken for 10 cm rise of water in the collecting tank is noted.
6. The experiment is repeated for various flow in the same pipe
7. The co-efficient of discharge is calculated.

RESULT:

1. Coefficient of discharge of venturimeter, Cd =

2. Qact (from K and n) =
3. The following graphs were plotted:
iv) Cd Vs Hg
v) log Qact Vs Log Hg (calibration graph for finding K and n)
vi) Qact Vs Hg (using K and n values)

INFERENCE:

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OBSERVATION

Time for 10 cm
Head X2 Y2 Qth Qact
Sl. rise of water in
in cm in in X = X2 –X1 Y = Y 2 – Y1 in in Cd Cv Cc
No. sec
3 3
Hw cm cm cm /s cm /s
t1 t2 T

Sample calculation

X1 = Y1 =

X2 = Y2 =

X = X2 - X1 =

Y = Y2 -Y1 =

Length of tank in cm, l =

Breadth of tank in cm, b =

Area of tank in cm2, A = l. b

Rise of water in cm, h=

Time in sec required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank, t =

A.h
Actual discharge, Qact = =
t

Diameter of the orifice in cm, d =

Area of the Orifice in cm2, a =

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EXPERIMENT NO: 3

DETERMINATION OF HYDRAULIC COEFFICIENTS OF ORIFICES

AIM:

1. To determine coefficient of contraction (Cc), coefficient of velocity (Cv), coefficient

of discharge (Cd) for flow through a circular/round orifice.
2. Plot the following graphs.
i) Cv vs. Hw
ii) Cd vs. Hw
iii)Cc vs. Hw

APPARATUS:

1. Supply tank provided with pipes, orifice and scale and sliding apparatus
2. Piezometer
3. Measuring tank
4. Stop watch

THEORY:

A.h
Actual discharge, Qact = in cm3/s
t

Where,

A = area of tank in cm2= l. b

l = length of tank in cm = 40 cm

b = breadth of tank in cm = 30

h = rise of water in cm = 10 cm

t = time in s required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank

Theoretical discharge, Qth = a√2g. Hw in cm3/s

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Height of liquid above the centre of the Orifice, Hw =

Theoretical discharge, Qth = a√2g. Hw =

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = =
Qth

X2
Co-efficient of Velocity, Cv = √ =
4Y.Hw

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Where,
d = Diameter of the orifice in cm

a = Area of the Orifice in cm2

Hw = Height of liquid above the centre of the Orifice

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = = 0.61 to 0.65
Qth

X2
Co-efficient of Velocity, Cv = √ =0.98
4Y.Hw

Where,

X = Horizontal co-ordinate of the jet at the measuring point

Y = Vertical co-ordinate of the jet at the measuring point

Hw = Height of liquid above the centre of the Orifices.

Cd
Co-efficient of contraction, Cc = = 0.61 to 0.68
Cv

PROCEDURE:

1. Open the inlet valve and fill water in orifice tank.

2. Allow water to flow through the orifice and note the maximum head over the orifice that
permits the water jet to flow into the measuring tank. Divide this head into 6 steps for six
sets of reading.
3. Regulate the inlet valve to obtain a constant head ‘H’ over the orifice and note the time
taken for collecting water to a height of 10 cm in the measuring tank.
4. Initially the slider scale arrangement is moved horizontally and placed at a distance 1.5
cm from the orifice and it is taken as X1 (initial reading). Now the pointer tip is at the
center point of the jet emerging out from the orifice i.e., Y1.
5. Take X2 as 30 cm and measure Y2 coordinates on the centre of the jet.
6. Note down the time in seconds twice t1 and t2 to rise 10 cm of water in the piezometer
tube of the collecting tank, by using a stop watch

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7. Adjust the head over the orifice and repeat the experiment.
8. Take the corresponding readings.
9. Stop the supply of water by closing the inlet valve.

RESULT:

1. The coefficient of discharge of orifice apparatus, Cd =

2. The coefficient of velocity, Cv =
3. The coefficient of contraction, Cc =
4. The following graphs were plotted
i. Cd vs. Hw
ii. Cd vs. Hw
iii. Cc vs. Hw

INFERENCE:

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OBSERVATION

Time for 5 cm rise in Qact Log Log

Hook gauge Head over sill Qth in
Sl. in
Reading sec Hw = H2 - H1 cm3/s Cd Qact Hw
No. cm3/s
H2, cm t1 t2 T
1
2
3
4
5
6

Calibration table

Hw in cm 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Qact = KHwn

Sample calculation

Sill level reading, H1 =

Hook gauge Reading, H2 =

Head in cm of water, Hw = H2 – H1 =

Notch angle, θ =

5
8 θ
Theoretical discharge over v notch, Qth = tan . √2g . Hw = 2
15 2

Length of tank in cm, l =

Breadth of tank in cm, b =

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EXPERIMENT NO: 4

CALIBRATION OF TRIANGULAR NOTCH

AIM:

1. To determine the coefficient of discharge (Cd) of the given notch for different rates of
flow
2. To calibrate the notch (by determining the constants K and n, assuming the actual
discharge Qact = K. Hwn)
3. To plot the following graphs:
i. Cd vs. Hw
ii. Log Qact vs. Log Hw (to find K and n value)
iii. Qact vs. Hw (using K and n values)
4. Find the actual discharge for the head of 2.9 cm of water (Hw).

APPARATUS:

1. Given triangular notch.

2. Notch tank fitted with hook gauge attachment.
3. Collecting tank fitted with piezometer tube and graduated scale.
4. Stopwatch.

THEORY:

5
8 θ
Theoretical discharge over v notch, Qth = tan . √2g . Hw in cm3/s
2
15 2

Where,

Hw = Head in cm of water

θ = notch angle = 600

l.b.h
Actual discharge, Qact = in cm3/s
t

Where,

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Rise of water in cm, h =

Time in s required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank, t =

l.b.h
Actual discharge, Qact = =
t

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = =
Qth

From graph,

𝛥log Qact ∆𝑦
Slope, n = = ∆𝑥 =
Δlog Hw

log K = log Qact - n log Hw =

K=

Actual discharge by using graph K and n values, Qact = K. Hwn =

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l = length of tank in cm = 80 cm

b = breadth of tank in cm = 30 cm

h = rise of water in cm = 5 cm

t = time in s required for 5 cm rise in measuring tank

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = = 0.57
Qth

Calibration:

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd =
Qth

Qact = Cd. Qth

5
8 θ
= Cd . tan . √2g . Hw 2
15 2

= K. Hwn

Taking log,

log Qact = log K + n log Hw

Y = C + m. X

From graph, Log Qact vs. Log Hw

Δy

Δx

log K

Log Hw

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𝛥log Qact ∆𝑦
m = n = slope = = ∆𝑥
Δlog H

PROCEDURE:

1. Water is supplied to the notch tank till it tends to overflow the notch. Note down the
sill level reading using hook gauge i.e. H1.
2. Allow water to flow over the notch at a particular constant head by adjusting the inlet
valve. Note down the hook gauge reading, H2.
3. Note down the time in seconds twice t1 and t2 to rise 5 cm of water in the piezometer
tube of the collecting tank, by using a stop watch.
4. Repeat the experiment at different head over the notch.
5. Enter the readings in the tabular columns.
6. Stop the supply of water by closing the inlet valve.

RESULT:

1. The coefficient of discharge, Cd of triangular notch =

2. The following graphs were plotted
i. Cd vs. Hw
ii. Log Qact vs. Log Hw
iii. Qact vs. Hw
3. the actual discharge for the head of 2.9 cm of water (Hw) =

INFERENCE:

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OBSERVATION

Hook gauge Time for 5 cm rise in Head over sill Qth in Qact in Log Log
Sl.
Reading sec Hw = H2 - H1 cm3/s cm3/s Cd Qact Hw
No.
H2, cm t1 t2 T
1
2
3
4
5
6

Calibration table

Hw in cm 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Qact = KHwn

Sample calculation

Sill level reading, H1 =

Hook gauge Reading, H2 =

Head in cm of water, Hw = H2 – H1 =

Notch length, L =

3
2
Theoretical discharge over v notch, Qth = L. √2g . Hw 2 =
3

Length of tank in cm, l =

Breadth of tank in cm, b =

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EXPERIMENT NO: 5

CALIBRATION OF RECTANGULAR NOTCH

AIM:

1. To determine the coefficient of discharge (Cd) of the given notch for different rates of
flow
2. To calibrate the notch (by determining the constants K and n, assuming the actual
discharge Qact = K. Hwn)
3. To plot the following graphs:
i. Cd vs. Hw
ii. Log Qact vs. Log Hw (to find K and n value)
iii. Qact vs. Hw (using K and n values)
iv. Find the actual discharge for the head of 5.9 cm of water (Hw).

APPARATUS:

1. Given rectangular notch.

2. Notch tank fitted with hook gauge attachment.
3. Collecting tank fitted with piezometer tube and graduated scale.
4. Stopwatch.

THEORY:

3
2
Theoretical discharge over v notch, Qth = L. √2g . Hw 2 in cm3/s
3

Where,

Hw = Head in cm of water

L = length of notch in cm = 15 cm

l.b.h
Actual discharge, Qact = in cm3/s
t

Where,

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Rise of water in cm, h =

Time in s required for 5 cm rise in measuring tank, t =

l.b.h
Actual discharge, Qact = =
t

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = =
Qth

From graph,

𝛥log Qact ∆𝑦
Slope, n = = ∆𝑥 =
Δlog Hw

log K = log Qact - n log Hw =

K=

Actual discharge by using graph K and n values, Qact = K. Hwn =

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l = length of tank in cm = 80 cm

b = breadth of tank in cm = 30 cm

h = rise of water in cm = 5 cm

t = time in s required for 5 cm rise in measuring tank

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = = 0.6 – 0.65
Qth

Calibration:

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd =
Qth

Qact = Cd. Qth

3
2
= Cd . L. √2g . Hw 2
3

= K. Hwn

Taking log,

log Qact = log K + n log Hw

Y = C + m. X

From graph, Log Qact vs. Log Hw

Δy

Δx

log K

Log Hw

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𝛥log Qact ∆𝑦
m = n = slope = = ∆𝑥
Δlog H

PROCEDURE:

1. Water is supplied to the notch tank till it tends to overflow the notch. Note down the
sill level reading using hook gauge i.e. H1.
2. Allow water to flow over the notch at a particular constant head by adjusting the inlet
valve. Note down the hook gauge reading, H2.
3. Note down the time in seconds twice t1 and t2 to rise 5 cm of water in the piezometer
tube of the collecting tank, by using a stop watch.
4. Repeat the experiment at different head over the notch.
5. Enter the readings in the tabular columns.
6. Stop the supply of water by closing the inlet valve.

RESULT:

1. The coefficient of discharge, Cd of rectangular notch =

2. The following graphs were plotted
i. Cd vs. Hw
ii. Log Qact vs. Log Hw
iii. Qact vs. Hw
iv. the actual discharge for the head of 5.9 cm of water (Hw) =

INFERENCE:

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OBSERVATION

Time for 10 cm
Head X2 Y2 Qth Qact
Sl. rise of water in
in cm in in X = X2 –X1 Y = Y 2 – Y1 in in Cd Cv Cc
No. sec
3 3
Hw cm cm cm /s cm /s
t1 t2 T

Sample calculation

X1 = Y1 =

X2 = Y2 =

X = X2 - X1 =

Y = Y2 -Y1 =

Length of tank in cm, l =

Breadth of tank in cm, b =

Area of tank in cm2, A = l. b

Rise of water in cm, h=

Time in sec required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank, t =

A.h
Actual discharge, Qact = =
t

Diameter of the orifice in cm, d =

Area of the Orifice in cm2, a =

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EXPERIMENT NO: 6

DETERMINATION OF HYDRAULIC COEFFICIENTS OF

MOUTHPIECES

AIM:

1. To determine coefficient of contraction (Cc), coefficient of velocity (Cv), coefficient

of discharge (Cd) for flow through a circular/round mouthpiece.
2. Plot the following graphs.
i. Cv vs. Hw
ii. Cd vs. Hw
iii. Cc vs. Hw

APPARATUS:

1. Supply tank provided with pipes, mouthpiece and scale and sliding apparatus
2. Piezometer
3. Measuring tank
4. Stop watch

THEORY:

A.h
Actual discharge, Qact = in cm3/s
t

Where,

A = area of tank in cm2= l. b

l = length of tank in cm = 40 cm

b = breadth of tank in cm = 30

h = rise of water in cm = 10 cm

t = time in s required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank

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Height of liquid above the centre of the Orifice, Hw =

Theoretical discharge, Qth = a√2g. Hw =

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = =
Qth

X2
Co-efficient of Velocity, Cv = √ =
4Y.Hw

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Theoretical discharge, Qth = a. √2g. Hw in cm3/s

Where,
d = Diameter of the mouth piece in cm =

𝛑 𝐝𝟐
a = Area of the mouthpiece in cm2 = 𝟒

Hw = Height of liquid above the centre of the mouthpiece

Qact
Coefficient of discharge, Cd = = 0.855
Qth

X2
Co-efficient of Velocity, Cv = √ =0.855
4Y.Hw

Where,

X = Horizontal co-ordinate of the jet at the measuring point

Y = Vertical co-ordinate of the jet at the measuring point

Hw = Height of liquid above the centre of the mouthpiece.

Cd
Co-efficient of contraction, Cc = =1
Cv

PROCEDURE:

1. Open the inlet valve and fill water in mouthpiece tank.

2. Allow water to flow through the mouthpiece and note the maximum head over the
mouthpiece that permits the water jet to flow into the measuring tank. Divide this head
into 6 steps for six sets of reading.
3. Regulate the inlet valve to obtain a constant head ‘H’ over the mouthpiece and note the
time taken for collecting water to a height of 10 cm in the measuring tank.
4. Initially the slider scale arrangement is moved horizontally and placed at a distance 0 cm
from the mouthpiece and it is taken as X1 (initial reading). Now the pointer tip is at the
center point of the jet emerging out from the mouthpiece i.e., Y1.

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5. Take X2 as 32 cm and measure Y2 coordinates on the centre of the jet.

6. Note down the time in seconds twice t1 and t2 to rise 10 cm of water in the piezometer
tube of the collecting tank, by using a stop watch
7. Adjust the head over the mouthpiece and repeat the experiment.
8. Take the corresponding readings.
9. Stop the supply of water by closing the inlet valve.

RESULT:

5. The coefficient of discharge of mouthpiece apparatus, Cd =

6. The coefficient of velocity, Cv =
7. The coefficient of contraction, Cc =
8. The following graphs were plotted
iv. Cd vs. Hw
v. Cd vs. Hw
vi. Cc vs. Hw

INFERENCE:

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OBSERVATION

Loss
Time for
of
Manometer 10 cm
head
Reading rise in
in cm Qact
sec Velocity, Darcy’s Hydraulic Chezy’s
Sl. of in v in constant, gradient, constant,
No. hf water cm3/s cm/sec f i C
h1, h2, =h2-
Hf t1 t2 T
cm cm h1,
=12.6
cm
hf
1
2
3
4
5

Sample calculation

Diameter of pipe, D =

Area of the pipe in m2, A =

Length of pipe in cm, L =

Length of measuring tank, l =

Breadth of measuring tank, b =

Rise of water in cm, h = 10 cm

Time in s required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank, t =

l.b.h
Actual discharge, Qact = =
t

𝐐𝐚𝐜𝐭
Velocity, v = =
𝐀

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EXPERIMENT NO: 7

DETERMINATION OF FRICTION FACTOR IN PIPE FRICTION

APPARATUS

AIM:

1. To determine the loss of head due to friction.

2. Find the friction factor of the given pipe

APPARATUS:

1. Pipe friction apparatus

2. Stop watch
3. Meter scale

THEORY:

l.b.h
Actual discharge, Qact = in cm3/s
t

Where,

l = length of tank in cm

b = breadth of tank in cm

h = rise of water in cm = 10 cm

t = time in s required for 10 cm rise in measuring tank

𝟐 𝐠.𝐇𝐟.𝐃
Darcy’s constant, f =
𝟒.𝐋.𝐯 𝟐

Where, g = acceleration due to gravity = 981 cm2/sec

Hf = Head loss due to friction in centimetres of water

D = Diameter of pipe in cm

v = velocity of flow in pipe in cm/s

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𝟐 𝐠.𝐇𝐟.𝐃
Darcy’s constant, f = =
𝟒.𝐋.𝐯 𝟐

v
Chezy’s constant, C =
√𝑚𝑖

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L = length of pipe in cm

v
Chezy’s constant, C =
√𝑚𝑖

m = Hydraulic mean depth = D/4

i = Hydraulic gradient = Hf / L

PROCEDURE:

1. The diameter of the pipe, dimensions of collecting tank and length of pipe line are
measured.
2. Keep the inlet and outlet valve of the pipe fully open.
3. Close the outlet valve to a certain extent and manometer head in both limbs of U- tube
manometer are noted (h1 & h2).
4. Note down the time in seconds twice t1 and t2 to rise 10 cm of water in the piezometer
tube of the collecting tank, by using a stop watch.
5. Repeat the experiments by adjusting the outlet valve of different flows.

RESULT:

1. The obtained Darcy’s constant through experiment is

INFERENCE:

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OBSERVATION

Time taken for

Sl. Velocity Actual discharge
filling sec Reynold’s number Type of flow
No. cm/sec Qact in cm3/s
t1 t2 T

Sample calculation

Diameter of pipe, D =

Density of water, ρ =

Coefficient of dynamic viscosity, μ =

Area of the pipe in m2, A =

Volume
Actual discharge, Qact = =
t

𝐐𝐚𝐜𝐭
Velocity, v = =
𝐀

𝛒𝐯𝐃
Reynold’s number, Re = =
𝛍

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EXPERIMENT NO: 8

REYNOLD’S APPARATUS

AIM:

1. To determine the Reynold’s number using Reynold’s apparatus.

2. Plot the graph between Re vs Qact.

APPARATUS:

1. Reynold’s apparatus
2. Measuring tank
3. Stop watch

THEORY:

𝛒𝐯𝐃
Reynold’s number, Re =
𝛍

Where, ρ = density of water = 1000 kg/m3

Qact
v = velocity of flow =
𝐴

Qact = Actual discharge = volume of tank / time

𝛑 𝐃𝟐
A = Area of cross section = 𝟒

D = Diameter of pipe in cm = 1 cm

μ = Coefficient of dynamic viscosity = 7.82 x 10-4 kg/m sec

PROCEDURE:

1. Allow the water to flow through the centre of the apparatus.

2. Red coloured dye will be injected and regulate the flow such that the dye is visible by
careful adjustments of water in the inlet and outlet valve.
3. Regulate the flow in such a way that the dye is almost steady.

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4. Take the time for filling the measuring tank as an average of two readings.
5. Repeat the experiments by adjusting the exhaust valve of different flows and plot the
Re vs. Qact.

RESULT:

1. The obtained Reynold’s number through experiment is

2. Re vs. Qact graph is also plotted.

INFERENCE:

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