Friction Loss In A Pipe
Product Code : LSK-FM-10466
Friction Loss In A Pipe (SKU LSK-FM-10466) lets students watch flow in a small-bore pipe change from laminar to turbulent and find the critical Reynolds number. It works for lecture demonstrations and for B.Tech/B.E. and diploma fluid mechanics lab experiments. Science Lab Supplies, a laboratory equipment manufacturer in India, manufactures it at Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala and sells it direct to colleges, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
A straight, small-bore test pipe sits on a base plate, with static pressure tappings upstream and downstream. A water manometer on the back panel reads low differentials in laminar and early turbulent flow, a precision needle valve downstream sets the flow, and higher turbulent-range pressures can be read on a hand-held digital pressure meter.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-FM-10466 |
| Test section | Small-bore straight pipe on a base plate |
| Pressure tappings | Static tappings upstream and downstream of the test pipe |
| Manometer | Water manometer with calibrated scales, air valve and hand-pump |
| Flow control | Precision needle valve downstream of the test pipe |
| Flow supply | Header tank (low flows) or hydraulic bench directly (higher flows) |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Friction Loss in a Pipe Apparatus
Students measure head loss against flow rate across the laminar and turbulent regimes, locate the transition and compare friction factors with theory. It covers the pipe-friction and Reynolds-number practicals of civil, mechanical and chemical engineering fluid mechanics labs in colleges and polytechnics.
- Determining the critical Reynolds number for pipe flow.
- Comparing laminar head loss with the Hagen–Poiseuille relation.
- Friction factor against Reynolds number in the turbulent range.
The apparatus stands on the hydraulic bench. Students time the collection of water in the measuring vessel to find flow rate and read water temperature from the thermometer to work out viscosity.
Standard Scope of Supply
The set includes the test pipe on its base plate, the back panel with water manometer, air valve and hand-pump, the needle valve, a thermometer and a measuring vessel. The quotation confirms whether the header tank and a hand-held digital pressure meter are included; the hydraulic bench is a separate item.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Whether you need one apparatus or a set for every bench in the lab, the quotation will state packing, delivery time and price for that quantity. The hydraulic bench and other pipe-flow units can be quoted alongside it.
With its Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, Peru, Egypt and Iraq. Enquiries are welcome on the contact page or through the enquiry cart, and the lab tender page explains tender quoting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there two pressure-measuring methods?
The water manometer reads the small pressure differences of laminar and lower turbulent flow. Higher differences in the turbulent region are read on a hand-held digital pressure meter connected to the same tappings.
How is the flow rate measured?
Students set the flow with the needle valve and time the collection of water in the measuring vessel supplied with the apparatus. The header tank feeds the pipe for low flows; the bench feeds it directly for higher flows.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
Manufacturer. The apparatus is produced in the company's own Saha, Ambala plant, and every quotation is issued by that factory rather than a reseller.
Related Pipe Friction Equipment
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
