Armfield Engineering Education

FLUID MECHANICS

F1-10 Accessory
F1-23 Free and Forced Vortex - Issue 19

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This equipment is designed to produce and measure the characteristics of free and
forced vortices.

Order Specification |
Description |
Technical Details |
Measurement & Visualisation Capabilities

| Shipping Specification and Dimensions

ORDERING SPECIFICATION

• Cylindrical vessel with four inlet/outlet ports for free and forced vortices

• Three interchangeable orifices and paddle wheel to fit in base of tank

• Measuring bridge with adjustable pointers and internal caliper to measure vortex dimensions

• Pitot tubes for estimation of velocities in vortex

• Quick release fittings for easy connection to hydraulics bench

• Educational Software available as an option

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Description

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 caliper 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.

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Technical Details

Technical Details
item	value
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