ZF1103A Free and Forces Vortices Flow Measuring Apparatus Didactic Equipment Vocational Education Training Equipment Fluid Mechanics Lab Equipment The apparatus comprises a clear acrylic cylinder on a plinth designed to produce and measure free and forced vortices. The free vortex is generated by water discharging through an interchangeable orifice in the base of the cylinder, and the resulting profile is measured using a combined calliper and depth scale. The forced vortex is induced by a paddle in the base of the cylinder, which is rotated by jets of water. The profile of the forced vortex is determined using a series of depth gauges.
Velocity at any point in the free or forced vortices may be measured using the appropriate pitot tube supplied. Dye crystals (not supplied) may be used to demonstrate secondary flow at the base of the free vortex. Technical Data
Tank diameter:245mm
Height to overflow point:180mm
Orifice diameters:8, 16 and 24mm
Forced vortex measuring probes
Distance from centre:0, 30, 50, 70, 90 and 110mm
Pitot tubes having measuring
point (nose) at:15, 25 and 30mm radius
Inlet tubes:9 and 12.5mm diameter
