Impact Of Jet On Vanes With Data Logging Facility

Impact Of Jet On Vanes With Data Logging Facility

The setup consists of a clear acrylic fabrication section. Water is fed through a nozzle 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. The 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 (flat plate and hemispherical cup). The present set-up has a facility to interface the system with computer which enables to log the experimental data using computer. The educational software and data-logging package has been developed for unit. The software environment base is of labview of national instruments, usa. This software is compatible to interfacing unit designed by superb technologies . This software package provides a comprehensive educational software environment within which the investigations can be performed. This software is capable to tabulate the sample readings according to the requirement of experiment under study and results obtained can be compared. The real time data acquisition can be done by interfacing the set-up with computer using software. Software allows the user to have control on data logging, printing the stored data, preparing spread sheets in excel etc.

Experimentation:

To measure the force developed by a jet of water upon a target (hemispherical cup or flat plate) and comparison with the forces predicted by the momentum theory.

Utilities required:

• Water supply.
• Drain.

Computer system: pentium iv with dvd drive, windows 7, ms-office pre-loaded. One usb slot required in pc for data acquisition card.

Technical Details:

• Target (2 nos. ): flat plate and hemispherical cup
• Nozzle: material brass
• Jet enclosure: made of acrylic
• Water Circulation: fhp pump, standard make
• Flow Measurement: by using flow sensor
• Force measurement: by load cell
• Sump Tank: capacity 50 ltrs.
• Stop Watch: electronic.
• Control Panel comprises of: standard make on/off switch, mains indicator, etc.
• Tanks will be made of stainless steel.
• An english instruction manual consisting of experimental procedures, block diagram etc. Will be provided along with the apparatus
• The whole set-up is well designed and arranged on a rigid structure painted with industrial pu paint.