Laboratories
Illustrate the physical concepts of fluid flows and introduce students to experimental techniques for fluid mechanics
• Develop the ability to design, conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data
• Encourage creativity in the use of experimental apparatus and data-acquisition
• Develop the ability for team work
• Develop effective communication of technical information
Objective
In this experiment, the students explore some different techniques for visualizing fluid flow and will be able to observe laminar and turbulent flows.
Objective
In this experiment, the laws governing friction losses in pipe flows are studied by measuring the friction factor as a function of the Reynolds number.
The frictional resistance to which a fluid is subjected as it flows along a pipe creates a continuous loss of energy or total head as the fluid moves downstream.
