To study working and different Parts of Hydraulic

Bench
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The standard Hydraulics Bench is used for all the laboratory experiments carried out during this
course. The Bench has a closed water circulating system to facilitate mobility. Water is stored in an
enclosed tank at the bottom of the bench then pumped up to the experimental setup situated on top
of the bench from which water flows into the upper tank. The upper tank has a drain controlled by a
plug to collect and gauge the water in the upper tank after which water is drained to the bottom
tank. The volume of water collected in the upper tank (in liters) can be measured using the
graduated scale fixed at the side of the Hydraulics Bench. The switch of the water pump and the
control valve that regulates the amount of water that flows to the experimental setup are at the front
side of the Hydraulic Bench. Hydraulic bench is a very useful apparatus in hydraulics and fluid
mechanics. It is involved in majority of experiments to be conducted. Discharge/flow rate of water
can be measured experimentally. Provides continues flow of water. Various apparatus can be placed
over it.

Parts of Hydraulic bench:

1) Centrifugal pump:
It draws water from sump tank and supplies it for performing experiments.

2) Sump tank:

It stores water for Hydraulic bench. It is located in the bottom portion of Hydraulic bench. Water from
here is transported to other parts by using a pump. It has a capacity of 160 liters.

3) Vertical pipe:

It supplies water to the upper part of hydraulic bench from sump tank through a pump.

4) Control valve:

It is used to regulate the flow in the pipe i.e. to increase or decrease the inflow of water in the
hydraulic bench.

5) Connector:

With the help of this we can attach accessories with the hydraulic bench. Special purpose
terminations may be connected to the pump supply by unscrewing connecter, no hand tools are
required for doing so. It is located in the channel.

6) Channel:

It is used in number of experiments It provides passage for water for different experiments.

7) Drain valve:

It is used for emptying sump tank.

8) Side channels:

They are the upper sides of the channel. They are used to attach accessories on test.

9) Volumetric tank:
It stores water coming from channel. This tank is stepped to accommodate low or high flow rates. It
has a capacity of 60 lits.

10) Stilling baffle:

It decreases the turbulence of water coming from channel. It is located in the volumetric tank.

11) Scale and tapping:

A sight tube and scale is connected to a tapping in the base of the volumetric tank and gives an
instantaneous indication of water level.

12) Dump valve:

It is used for emptying volumetric tank. It is located in the bottom of the volumetric tank.

13) Actuator:

Dump valve is operated by a remote actuator, lifting actuator opens the dump valve, when it is given
a turn of 90’ it will turn the dump valve in the open position.

14) Overflow:

It is an opening in the upper portion of the volumetric tank. It sends the water level above 46 lits to
the sump tank.

15) Measuring cylinder:

A measuring cylinder is provided for measuring of very small flow rate. The cylinder is stored in the
compartment housing the pump.

16) Starter:

It on / off the hydraulic bench

OPERATING PROCEDURES:

General Start-up Procedures:

1. Ensure that the Hydraulic Bench is placed on a level ground and lock the  wheels.
2. Fill water into the sump tank of the Hydraulic Bench until approximately 90% full.
3. Connect the water supply from Hydraulic Bench to any Fluid Mechanics. Equipment Series using
appropriate connector and hose. Then, fasten the hose with hose clip.
4. Connect a drain hose to the testing equipment and direct into the volumetric tank.
5. Connect the Hydraulic Bench to the nearest single phase power supply and switch on the main
power supply.
6. Fully close the flow control valve then switch on the main switch to run the centrifugal pump.
7. Gradually open the flow control valve and allow the piping to fill with water until all air has been
expelled from the system.

General Shut-down Procedures:

1. Switch off the main switch to stop the pump.
2. Then fully close the flow control valve.
3. Switch off the main power supply.
4. Retain the water for next use.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
The Hydraulic Bench serves as a reservoir of water with a pump to supply the testing equipments
with a controlled water flow rate. It also provides a method of determining the volumetric flow rate of
water in experiments.

Determining Volumetric Flow rate using Hydraulic Bench:

The service module incorporates a moulded volumetric measuring tank which is stepped to
accommodate low or high flow rates.
A remote sight gauge, consisting of a sight tube and scale, is connected to a tapping in the base of
the tank and gives an instantaneous indication of water level. The scale is divided into two zones
corresponding to the volume above and below the step in the tank. A dump valve is in the base of
the volumetric tank. In operation, the volumetric tank is emptied by allowing the entrained water
to return to the sump. When test conditions have stabilized, retain the water in the  tank.
Timings are taken as the water level rises in the tank. Low flow rates are monitored on the lower
portion of the scale corresponding to the small volume beneath the step. Larger flow rates are
monitored on the upper scale corresponding to the main tank.
When extremely small volumetric flow rates are to be measured, the measuring cylinder should be
used rather than the volumetric tank. When using the measuring cylinder, diversion of the flow to
and from the cylinder should be synchronized as closely as possible with the starting and stopping of
a watch.
Do not attempt to use a definite time or a definite volume.

MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

1. It is important to drain all water from the tank when not in use.
2. Do not place any heavy object on the hydraulic bench.
3. Clean and wipe the bench with damp cloth after each laboratory session.
4. Always wear protective clothing, shoes, helmet and goggles throughout the laboratory
session.
5. Always run the experiment after fully understand the unit and procedures.
Demonstration of Various Parts of Hydraulic Bench

Hydraulic bench is a very useful apparatus in hydraulics and fluid mechanics. It is

involved in majority of experiments to be conducted e.g. To find the value of the co-
efficient of velocity ‘Cv’, coefficient of discharge ‘Cd’, to study the characteristics of
flow over notches, to find metacentric height, to find head losses through pipes, to
verify Bernoulli’s theorem etc.

Parts of Hydraulic Bench Machine:

Its parts are given below:

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Centrifugal pump

It draws water from sump tank and supplies it for performing experiments.

Sump Tank

It stores water for Hydraulic bench. It is located in the bottom portion of Hydraulic
bench. Water from here is transported to other parts by using a pump. It has a
capacity of 160 liters.

Vertical pipe

It supplies water to the upper part of hydraulic bench from sump tank through a pump.

Control valve

It is used to regulate the flow in the pipe i.e. to increase or decrease the inflow of water in the hydraulic
bench.

Connecter

With the help of this we can

attach accessories with the
hydraulic bench. Special
purpose terminations may
be connected to the pump
supply by unscrewing
connecter, no hand tools
are required for doing so. It
is located in the channel.

Channel

It is used in number of
experiments It provides
passage for water for
different experiments.
Drain valve

It is used for emptying sump tank.

Side channels

They are the upper sides of the channel. They are used to attach accessories on test.

Volumetric tank

It stores water coming from channel. This tank is stepped to accommodate low or high flow rates. It has
a capacity of 46 lits.

Stilling baffle

It decreases the turbulence of water coming from channel. It is located in the volumetric tank.

Scale & Tapping

A sight tube and scale is connected to a tapping in the base of the volumetric tank and gives an
instantaneous indication of water level.