Osborne Reynolds Demonstration

Osborne Reynolds Demonstration The equipment operates in a vertical mode. A header tank containing stilling media provides a constant head of water through a bellmouth entry to the flow visualisation pipe. Flow through this pipe is regulated using a control valve at the discharge end. The flow rate of water through the pipe can be measured using the volumetric tank (or measuring cylinder) of the Hydraulics Bench. Velocity of the water can therefore be determined to allow calculation of Reynolds’ number. Experimental Capabilities: Reproducing the classic experiments conducted by Professor Osborne Reynolds concerning fluid flow condition. Observing the laminar, transitional, turbulent flow and velocity profile. Specifications: Vertical test section fed from header tank with stilling media Bellmouth entry to smooth flow Dye injection system allows flow visualisation Quick release fitting for easy connection to hydraulics bench Test pipe diameter: 10.0mm Length of test pipe: 700mm Dye reservoir capacity: 0.45 litres.