Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus Fluids Mechanics Lab Equipment Didactic Equipment

ZM8142 Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus Fluids Mechanics Lab Equipment Didactic 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