Impact of Jet on Vanes

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The present setup is designed to study the impact of jet on stationary vanes. It consists of test section fitted with a nozzle at the bottom through which water is fed and discharged vertically to strike a target carried on a stem, which extends through the cover. A weight carrier is mounted on the upper end of the stem and dead weight of the moving parts is counter balanced by a compression spring. The vertical force exerted on the target plate is measured for applied weights. Two targets are provided with the setup, which can be attached /detached easily without need of any extra tool. Centrifugal pump is used to re-circulate the water from sump tank to the test section and is return back to the sump tank. Flow diverter is provided to divert the flow either to measuring tank or sump tank. Experiments can be conducted on different flow rates and measured with the help of measuring tank with piezometer and stopwatch.

Target   Flat Plate and Hemispherical Cup, 1 No. each
Nozzle Material Brass
Jet Enclosure Made of Acrylic
Counter weights  One set of dead weights.
Water Circulation FHP Pump, Standard make.
Flow Measurement sing Measuring Tank with piezometer, Capacity 25 Ltrs.
Sump Tank Capacity 50 Ltrs.
Stop Watch   Electronic.
Control Panel Comprises of Standard make On/Off Switch, Mains Indicator, etc