Installation technology: losses in pipe bends Investigation of the pressure loss at pipe elements with different changes in pipe direction and materials Features - flow resistances in pipes - measuring sections with different materials and deflections Learning objectives/experiments - flow measurement - differential pressure measurement - effect of flow and surface roughness - effect of the flow velocity - effect of changes in pipe direction Specification [1] investigation of the pressure loss at pipe elements with different changes in pipe direction and materials [2] pipe elements are commercially standard components in heating and sanitary engineering [3] clear panel mounted on a sturdy, movable frame [4] simply selection of the measuring sections via hose connection with quick-release couplings [5] flow can be adjusted via valves [6] flow measurement using rotameter [7] portable device for differential pressure measurement with display Technical data Measuring sections, length: 2300mm - pipe section 1: steel, diameter: 1/2", 90° pipe angle - pipe section 2: steel, diameter: 1/2", 90° pipe bend - pipe section 3: copper, diameter: 18x1mm, 90° pipe angle - pipe section 4: copper, diameter: 18x1mm, 90° pipe bend Measuring ranges - flow rate: 150...1600L/h - differential pressure: ±350mbar LxWxH: 1650x700x1850mm Weight: approx. 100kg