Installation technology: losses in different pipes Investigation of the pressure difference in four equal-length pipe sections made of different materials Features - pressure loss in pipes - different materials and diameters Learning objectives/experiments - investigation of the pressure losses of flow through pipes -- measurement of the pressure differential on different pipe sections -- influence of various pipe diameters -- influence of different materials and surface roughness -- effect of the flow velocity -- comparison between experiment and theory Specification [1] investigation of friction-induced pressure losses in flow through pipes [2] pipe elements are commercially standard components in heating and sanitary engineering [3] clear panel mounted on a sturdy, movable frame [4] four measuring sections with different pipe cross-sections and materials [5] own individual measuring sections with annular chambers for pressure measurement can be used [6] pipe sections can be selected via ball valves [7] overflow valve ensures pressure equalisation [8] water connections made using quick-release couplings in the inflow and return [9] flow can be adjusted via valves [10] flow measurement using rotameter [11] differential pressure measurement via differential pressure meter with display Technical data Measuring length of pipe sections: 1000mm Pipe section 1: plastic roughened, Ø: 20x1,5mm Pipe section 2: steel, Ø: 1/2" Pipe section 3: copper, Ø: 18x1mm Pipe section 4: copper, Ø: 15x1mm Differential pressure meter - max. overpressure: 1000mbar Measuring ranges - flow rate: 150...1600L/h - differential pressure: ±350mbar LxWxH: 1650x700x1850mm Weight: approx. 92kg