ZM8142 Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus Teaching Equipment Lab Equipment Fluid Mechanics Lab Equipment Purpose - The Hydrostatic Pressure accessory allows students to determine the static thrust exerted by a fluid on a submerged surface and enables comparison of the measured magnitude and position of this force with simple theory.
ORDERING SPECIFICATION
Flotation tank with adjustable feet
Accurately formed plastic quadrant
Lever arm with counterbalance and weight hanger
Quick release fitting for easy connection to hydraulics bench
DEMONSTRATION CAPABILITIES Determining the centre of pressure on both a submerged or partially submerged plane surface and comparison with the theoretical position
TECHNICAL DETAIL
Tank capacity: 5.5 liters
Distance between suspended mass and fulcrum: 275mm
Cross-sectional area of quadrant (torrid): 7.5 x 10-3m2
Total depth of completely immersed quadrant: 160mm
Height of fulcrum above quadrant: 100mm
