F lu id M echanics
Vorte x A pparatu s
H13
A transparent, double-walled vessel that demonstrates the phenomena of free and fixed vortices
with measuring devices for calculating the water surface profile.
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K ey F e at u res Lear ning O u tc o mes
• For studies of both free and forced vortices • Determination of the surface profile of a forced
vortex
• Transparent vessel so users can see the vortices
from all angles • Determination of the surface profile of a free
vortex
• Includes a traverse probe to measure water
surface profile and a Pitot tube to measure total • Determination of the total head variation in a
head forced vortex
• Low-voltage, variable-speed motor for safety • Comparison of results with theoretical predictions
• Works with TecQuipment’s Digital Hydraulic Bench
Key Spec ificatio ns
(H1F)* for easy installation
• Transparent vessel
• Works with TecQuipment’s optional, free
Hydraulics Data Management System Software • Traverse probe
(HDMS) • Pitot tube
• Variable speed
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D es c ri pt i on Standar d Featu r es
The TecQuipment Vortex Apparatus enables students to • Supplied with a comprehensive user guide
produce both free and forced vortices, and measure the
• Five-year warranty
vortex water surface profile.
• Manufactured in accordance with the latest European
The product consists of a transparent vessel on a support
Union directives
frame, which mounts on a TecQuipment Digital Hydraulic
Bench (H1F, available separately).* • ISO9001 certified manufacturer
A low-voltage, variable-speed motor rotates the vessel
about its vertical axis and a speed-control unit controls the Essential Base U nit
speed of rotation. • Digital Hydraulic Bench (H1F)*
To produce a forced vortex, students add water to the *This product will also work with an existing TecQuipment
rotating vessel until it is about half full. A forced vortex Gravimetric or Volumetric Bench (H1 or H1D).
forms. After a few minutes the vortex becomes constant,
and students can measure the surface profile using
the traverse probe. The traverse probe can move both
horizontally and vertically, and both axes have linear
scales. Students can also measure distribution of total
head by replacing the traverse probe with a Pitot tube.
To produce a free vortex, students place a smaller,
perforated transparent cylinder inside the main vessel,
forming an annulus. They direct the water supply from
the bench into the annulus. When the vessel rotates, water
passes through the perforations and spirals slowly inwards
to a small hole in the centre of the base of the vessel. The
surface falls rapidly towards the centre and produces an
air core. Students measure the surface profile using the
traverse probe.
If required students can download TecQuipment’s
Hydraulics Data Management System (HDMS) software
onto a suitable computer (not supplied) to aid with
entering, evaluating and presenting their data.
S hown m o u n t ed o n a D i gi ta l Hy d r au l i c Ben c h (H1 F) ,
ava i l a bl e s epa r at ely
600 mm
650 mm
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T yp ica l Work As s i gnm ents
F o rced Vo rt ex
This experiment asks the student to set up a forced vortex and use the pointer and Pitot tube to measure the vortex surface
profile (z) and mean total head (H). The results plotted against radial distance should be non-linear. However, when plotted
against radial distance squared (r2) they should be linear. The gradient of the line representing the surface profile should be
similar to that predicted by theory, based on the rotational velocity and the acceleration due to gravity (g).
Vortex surface height
Mean total head
Surface profile
0
0
Radial distance r
Vortex surface height
Mean total head
Surface profile z
2
z
=
r
2
2g
0
0 2
Radial distance squared r
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H yd rau li c s Data M a nagem ent System O per ating C o nd itio ns
The HDMS is a complimentary software tool designed to O perat ing enviro nment:
help students accurately record data from experiments Laboratory
associated with this apparatus. The software is intuitive
and easy to use, with clear and convenient data display Sto rage t emperat u re ra nge:
options, enabling students to run automatic calculations –25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
and export charts and results for further investigation.
O perat ing t emperat u re ra nge:
To find out more, click here. +5°C to +40°C
D e ta i le d Sp e c i f i cati ons O perat ing relat ive hu midit y ra nge:
TecQuipment is committed to a programme of continuous 80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at
improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the 40°C
design and product specification without prior notice.
Nett dimens io ns and w e i gh ts :
Vortex vessel: 650 mm x 400 mm x 600 mm and 20 kg
Speed controller: 250 mm x 270 mm x 110 mm and 3.5 kg
Ap proximat e pac ked di m e n s i on s a n d w e i gh t:
0.3 m3 and 33 kg
Tr ans par ent cy l ind er:
Approximately 380 mm wide x 180 mm deep
Per f o r at ed cy l ind er :
Approximately 286 mm wide x 180 mm deep
Instru mentat io n:
Traverse probe and Pitot tube with scales calibrated in
millimeters
Water s u pply ( if no Te cQui p m e n t h y d r aul i c b e n c h i s
availab l e) :
Up to 8 litres a minute
Elect r ical C o nnect io n :
Single Phase, 90 to 250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A
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