Free And Forced Vortex

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Free and Forced VortexThe apparatus includes a clear acrylic cylinder on a plinth developed to produce & measure free and forced vortices.The free vortex is generated by water discharging through an interchangeable orifice in the base of the cylinder and the resulting profile is measured using a combined caliper and depth scale.The forced vortex is induced by a paddle in the base of the cylinder which is rotated by jets of water. The profile of the forced vortex is determined using a series of depth gauges.Velocity at any point in the free or forced vortices may be measured using the appropriate pitot tube supplied.Dye crystals (not supplied) may be used to demonstrate secondary flow at the base of the free vortexSpecificationExperimental set-up to study the formation of vortices in liquids, for use 630 x 400 x 675mm(l x w x h), 18kgPlexiglass tank on powder coated base plate, complete with pipework, fittings and connections, as well as measuring device with vertical/radial scaleVortex generated via outlet inserts or impeller with 3 bladesTechnical DataTank: diameter: 250mm, height: 190mm4 outlets: diameter: 8, 12, 16, 24mm