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V-Notch
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Note:
It is advisable to prevent damage to the knife edge of weir plate. A small head will be present
due to meniscus at the water which will result in a slight error. However, use of this technique
should be eliminate damage to the notches
3.0
Volume
(L)
Height,
H (m)
Time (s)
T1
T2
Average
Time (s)
Flow Rate, Q
(m3/s)
Log H
Log Q
Q2/3
Cd
H/B
T3
Rectangular
Notch
Volume
(L)
Height, H
(m)
Time (s)
T1
V-Notch
T2
Average
Time (s)
T3
Q2/5
Cd
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8.
Fully close the flow control valve of hydraulic bench and fully open the discharge
valve.
Ensure that discharge hose is properly directed to volumetric tank of fibreglass before
starting up system. Also ensure that volumetric tank drain valve is left OPEN to allow
flow discharge back into sump tank.
Once step (b) is confirmed start up the pump supply from hydraulic bench. Open
the bench valve slowly. At this point, you will see water flowing from hydraulic bench
through to the flow apparatus and discharge through into the volumetric tank of
hydraulic bench and then drained back into sump tank of hydraulic bench.
Proceed to fully open the flow control valve. When the flow in the pipe is steady and
there is no trapped bubble, start to close the bench valve to reduce the flow to the
maximum measurable flow rate.
You will see that water level in the manometer board will begin to display different
level of water heights. (If the water level in the manometer board is too high where
it is out of visible point, adjust the water level by using the staddle valve. With the
maximum measurable flow rate, retain maximum readings on manometer).
At this point, slowly reduce the flow by controlling the flow discharge valve of
apparatus; you may close this discharge valve totally.
You will begin to see that the water level in the manometer board will begin to level
into a straight level. This level maybe at the lower or maybe at the higher end of the
manometer board range. (Take note that the pump from the hydraulic bench is at this
time, still supplying water at a certain pressure in the system).
Also be on the lookout for Trapped Bubbles in the glass tube or plastic transfer tube.
You would want to remove them from the system for better accuracy. To do this, you
can either slowly press the plastic tube to push the bubbles up or lightly tab the
glass tube to release the bubbles upwards.
Note:
If above methods fail, then you will now have to flush the system by bleeding to air
out.
All that is required is the use of a small object such as pen or screw driver, to depress the
staddle valve, found at the top right side of manometer board.
Depress staddle valve lightly to allow fluid and trapped air to escape out. (Take care or you
will wet yourself or the premise).
Allow sufficient time for bleeding until all bubbles escape.
Once all bubbles have been bleed, start to reduce the water supply now by
manipulating BOTH control valves, reducing first the flow apparatus discharge valve
and then the hydraulic bench valve in alternate motion, bringing down the DATUM
level of the water in the manometer board.
(i) At this point you may start the experiment proper.
(j) You are ONLY interested in the data obtained from tubes:
Probe A and C for venturi calculation
Probe G and H for orifice calculation
Probe I and J for 90 degree elbow calculation
All other probe readings are for viewing of pressure curve ONLY.
With above guide, record water level of each probe at a certain flow. With the height
difference (h), use formula provided to calculate. Verify the results obtained against
rotameter and hydraulic bench for experiment of flow measurement comparison.
(l)
Complete experiment with other flow rates.
(k)
1.2 Demonstration of the operation and characteristic of three different basic types of
flowmeter
Objective:
To obtain the flow rate measurement by utilizing three basic types of flow measuring
techniques; rotameter, venturi meter and orifice meter.
Procedures:
1. Place apparatus on bench, connect inlet pipe to bench supply and outlet pipe into
volumetric tank.
2. With the bench valve fully closed and the discharge valve fully opened, start up the pump
supply from hydraulic bench.
3. Slowly open the bench valve until it is fully opened.
4. When the flow in the pipe is steady and there is no trapped bubble, start to close the
bench valve to reduce the flow to the maximum measurable flow rate.
5. By using the air bleed screw, adjust water level in the manometer board. Retain maximum
readings on manometers with the maximum measurable flow rate.
6. Note readings on manometers (A - J), rotameter and measured flow rate.
7. Step 6 is repeated for different flow rates. The flow rates can be adjusted by utilizing both
bench valve and discharge valve.
8. To demonstrate similar flow rates at different system static pressures, adjust bench and
flow control valve together. Adjusting manometer levels as required.
1.3 Determination of the loss coefficient when fluid flows through a 90 degree elbow
Objective:
To investigate the loss coefficient of fluid through 90 degree elbow.
Procedures:
1. Place apparatus on bench, connect inlet pipe to bench supply and outlet pipe into
volumetric tank.
2. With the bench valve fully closed and the discharge valve fully opened, start up the pump
supply from hydraulic bench.
3. Slowly open the bench valve until it is fully opened.
4. When the flow in the pipe is steady and there is no trapped bubble, start to close the
bench valve to reduce the flow to the maximum measurable flow rate.
5. By using the air bleed screw, adjust the water level in the manometer board. Retain
maximum readings on manometers with the maximum measurable flow rate.
6. Note readings on manometers (I and J) and measured flow rate.
7. Step 6 is repeated for different flow rates. The flow rates can be adjusted by utilizing both
bench valve and discharge valve.
8. Complete the tables below.
2
Vs
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Plot graph H against 2g for 90 degree elbow to determine the coefficient of losses.
General Shut-down Procedures
1. Close water supply valve and venturi discharge valve.
2. Turn off the water supply pump.
3. Drain off water from the unit when not in use.
Demonstration of the operation and characteristic of three different basic types of flowmeter
Manometer reading (mm)
A
Rotameter
(l/min)
H
Vol
(l)
Time
(min)
Flowrate,
Q
(l/min)
Determination of the loss coefficient when fluid flows through a 90 degree elbow
Volume
Time
Flowrate,Q
(L)
(sec)
(l/min)
V2/2g
(m/s)
(mm)
Orifice
FLUID MIXING
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES
1.1
1.2
1.3
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Where X is the pressure head / depth of the pitot tube.
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Plot graph of velocity which is calculated from the pitot tube reading versus the
radius of the profile.
V = (2gH) 0.5
Theoretically, the velocity can be calculated by using the following equation:
V =
Diameter at
Centre, D
(mm)
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Measured
Height, h
(mm)
K
r
Pitot Tube
Head
Difference,
H (mm)
Pressure
Head / Depth
of the pitot
tube, X (mm)
h = h0 + r 2
Distance from
Centre (mm)
ho (mm)
1st (___LPM)
2nd (___LPM)
0
30
70
110
No of revolutions
in 60s
Angular Velocity
(rad/s)
3rd (___LPM)
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Objective:
To demonstrate the filmwise and dropwise condensation
Procedures:
1. Follow the basic procedure as written in section 6.1. Make sure that the equipment is
connected to the service unit.
Assignment:
Describe the characteristics of filmwise and dropwise condensation and how it may affect the
efficiency of the condensers.
1.4
1.3 Experiment 3: THE DROPWISE HEAT FLUX AND SURFACE HEAT TRANSFER
COEFFICIENT DETERMINATION AT CONSTANT PRESSURE
Objective:
To determine the dropwise heat flux and surface heat transfer coefficient at constant pressure
Procedures:
1. Circulate cooling water through the dropwise condenser starting with a minimum value of
0.4 LPM.
2. Adjust the heater power to obtain the desired pressure at 1.01 bar.
3. When the condition is stabilized, record the steam ((Tsat) & surface temperature (Tsurf), Tin
(T3) & Tout (T4), and flowrate.
Assignment:
1. Plot Heat Flux vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat - Tsurf).
2. Plot Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat -Tsurf).
3. Plot Heat Flux vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat - Tsurf) for filmwise and dropwise
condensation in a single graph. Plot also Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient vs.
Temperature Difference (Tsat -Tsurf) for filmwise and dropwise condensation in a single
graph. Compare and discuss the heat transfer coefficients between filmwise and dropwise
condensation.
1.5
Refrigeration Unit
1.0
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES
1.1
1.2
1.3
Note: The cooling water and refrigerant flow rate display is in percentage (%).
Below is the formula to convert cooling water and refrigerant flow rate to
LPM.
1. Cooling water flow rate (LPM) = Cooling water flow rate (%) 5 LPM
100%
2. Refrigerant flow rate (LPM) = Refrigerant flow rate (%) 1.26 LPM
100%
Assignments:
i.
Data Sheet:
1.4
1. Cooling water flow rate (LPM) = Cooling water flow rate (%) 5 LPM
100%
2. Refrigerant flow rate (LPM) = Refrigerant flow rate (%) 1.26 LPM
100%
Assignments:
i. Plot the performance curves for Heat Pump (Coefficient of performance,
Heat Delivered, Compressor Power Input) versus Temperature of Water
Delivered
Data Sheet:
Test
Compressor Power
Input
1.5
Note: The cooling water and refrigerant flow rate display is in percentage (%).
Below is the formula to convert cooling water and refrigerant flow rate to
LPM.
1. Cooling water flow rate (LPM) = Cooling water flow rate (%) 5 LPM
100%
2. Refrigerant flow rate (LPM) = Refrigerant flow rate (%) 1.26 LPM
100%
Assignments:
i. Plot the experimental vapour compression cycle on the p-h diagram of R134a and compare with the ideal cycle
ii.Perform energy balance on the condenser
iii.
Perform energy balance on the compressor
Data Sheet
Refrigerant Flow Rate, FT2
Bar(abs)
Bar(abs)
1.6
Data Sheet:
Test
1.7
Bar(abs)
Bar(abs)
Note: The cooling water and refrigerant flow rate display is in percentage (%).
Below are the formula to convert cooling water and refrigerant flow rate to
LPM.
1. Cooling water flow rate (LPM) = Cooling water flow rate (%) 5 LPM
100%
2. Refrigerant flow rate (LPM) = Refrigerant flow rate (%) 1.26 LPM
100%
Assignments:
i. Calculate the followings:
a. Compressor pressure ratio
b. volumetric efficiency
Data Sheet:
Bar(abs)
Bar(abs)
Properties Measurement/PVT
1.0
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES
1.1
1.2
8.
Perform the general start up procedures in section 5.1. Make sure all valves are fully
closed.
Switch on the compressive pump and allow the pressure inside chamber to increase up
to about 150kPa. Then, switch off the pump and remove the hose from the chamber.
Monitor the pressure reading inside the chamber until it stabilizes.
Record the pressure reading for both chambers before expansion.
Fully open V 02 and allow the pressurized air flows into the atmospheric chamber.
Record the pressure reading for both chambers after expansion.
The experimental procedures can be repeated for the following conditions:
a) From atmospheric chamber to vacuum chamber
b) From pressurized chamber to vacuum chamber
Calculate the PV value and prove the Boyles Law.
1.3
1.4
Perform the general start up procedures in section 5.1. Make sure all valves are fully
closed.
Connect the hose from compressive pump to pressurized chamber.
Switch on the compressive pump and allow the pressure inside chamber to increase
until about 160kPa. Then, switch off the pump and remove the hose from the chamber.
Monitor the pressure reading inside the chamber until it stabilizes. Record the pressure
reading PT 1 and temperature TT 1.
Then, slightly open valve V 01 and allow the air flow out slowly until it reaches
atmospheric pressure.
Record the pressure reading and temperature reading after the expansion process.
Discuss the isentropic expansion process.
1.5
1.6
Perform the general start up procedures in section 5.1. Make sure all valves are fully
closed.
Connect the hose from compressive pump to pressurized chamber.
Switch on the compressive pump and allow the pressure inside chamber to increase
until about 160kPa. Then, switch off the pump and remove the hose from the chamber.
Monitor the pressure reading inside the chamber until it stabilizes. Record the pressure
reading PT 1.
Fully open valve V 01 and bring it back to the closed position instantly. Monitor and
records the pressure reading PT 1 until it becomes stable.
Repeat step 5 for at least four times.
Display the pressure reading on a graph and discuss about it.
1.7
Perform the general start up procedures in section 5.1. Make sure all valves are fully
closed.
Connect the hose from compressive pump to pressurized chamber.
Switch on the compressive pump and allow the pressure inside chamber to increase
until about 160kPa. Then, switch off the pump and remove the hose from the chamber.
Monitor the pressure reading inside the chamber until it stabilizes. Record the pressure
reading PT 1.
Fully open valve V 01 and bring it back to the closed position after few seconds. Monitor
and records the pressure reading PT 1 until it becomes stable.
Display the pressure reading on a graph and discuss about it.
Perform the general start up procedures in section 5.1. Make sure all valves are fully
closed.
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1.8
Switch on the compressive pump and allow the pressure inside chamber to increase
up to about 150kPa. Then, switch off the pump and remove the hose from the chamber.
Monitor the pressure reading inside the chamber until it stabilizes.
Record the pressure reading for both chambers before expansion.
Open V 02 and allow the pressurized air flows into the atmospheric chamber slowly.
Record the pressure reading for both chambers after expansion.
The experimental procedures can be repeated for the following conditions:
a)
From atmospheric chamber to vacuum chamber
b)
From pressurized chamber to vacuum chamber
Calculate the ratio of volume and compares it with the theoretical value.
Perform the general start up procedures in section 5.1. Make sure all valves are fully
closed.
Connect the hose from compressive pump to pressurized chamber.
Switch on the compressive pump and allow the pressure inside chamber to increase
until about 160kPa. Then, switch off the pump and remove the hose from the chamber.
Monitor the pressure reading inside the chamber until it stabilizes. Record the pressure
reading PT 1 and temperature TT 1.
Fully open valve V 01 and bring it back to the closed position after few seconds. Monitor
and records the pressure reading PT 1 and TT1 until it becomes stable.
Determine the ratio of heat capacity and compare with the theoretical value.