Vortex Formation

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In fluid dynamics, a vortex is a circular flow of a fluid caused by sufficiently large velocity gradients. In practice, this can be observed when water flows out of a basin into a pipe or when two flu...


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In fluid dynamics, a vortex is a circular flow of a fluid caused by sufficiently large velocity gradients. In practice, this can be observed when water flows out of a basin into a pipe or when two fluids with different speeds meet each other.
The experimental unit allows you to produce and study free and forced vortices.
The experimental unit has a transparent tank with nozzles, various inserts on the water drain, an impeller and a point gauge for detecting the vortex profiles.
To form the free vortex, water is introduced radially into the tank and flows through a ring to slow down. The vortex is created by the flow out of the tank. There are four easily replaceable inserts of various diameters available for the drain. The point gauges are used to measure the surface profiles of the vortices. The speed of the vortex is also determined.
The experimental unit is positioned easily and securely on the work surface of the base module. The water is supplied and the flow measured by base module. Alternatively, the experimental unit can be operated by the laboratory supply.

Learning Objectives/Experiments
Visualisation of various vortices
Investigation of free and forced vortices
Representation of surface profiles
Determination of velocity

Features
Generation and investigation of free and forced vortices
Different inserts for the water drain
Impeller for generating a forced vortex

Specification
Generation and investigation of vortices
Transparent tank allows visualisation of vortex formation
Two nozzles for radial water supply (free vortex)
Two nozzles for tangential water supply (forced vortex)
Different inserts for the water drain to generate free vortex
Impeller for generating a forced vortex
Point gauges detect the surface profile
Flow rate determined by base module
Water supply using base module or via laboratory supply

Technical data
Tank
diameter: 250mm
height: 190mm
4 inserts for the water drain
diameter: 8, 12, 16 and 24mm
Impeller with 3 blades
Vertical point gauge
6 movable rods
Horizontal point gauge
2 movable rods
Measuring tube, movable
horizontal 0…90mm, vertical 70…190mm
diameter: 4mm
Dimensions and weight
LxWxH: 640x400x675mm
Weight: approx. 18kg


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In fluid dynamics, a vortex is a circular flow of a fluid caused by sufficiently large velocity gradients. In practice, this can be observed when water flows out of a basin into a pipe or when two fluids with different speeds meet each other.
The experimental unit allows you to produce and study free and forced vortices.
The experimental unit has a transparent tank with nozzles, various inserts on the water drain, an impeller and a point gauge for detecting the vortex profiles.
To form the free vortex, water is introduced radially into the tank and flows through a ring to slow down. The vortex is created by the flow out of the tank. There are four easily replaceable inserts of various diameters available for the drain. The point gauges are used to measure the surface profiles of the vortices. The speed of the vortex is also determined.
The experimental unit is positioned easily and securely on the work surface of the base module. The water is supplied and the flow measured by base module. Alternatively, the experimental unit can be operated by the laboratory supply.

Learning Objectives/Experiments
Visualisation of various vortices
Investigation of free and forced vortices
Representation of surface profiles
Determination of velocity

Features
Generation and investigation of free and forced vortices
Different inserts for the water drain
Impeller for generating a forced vortex

Specification
Generation and investigation of vortices
Transparent tank allows visualisation of vortex formation
Two nozzles for radial water supply (free vortex)
Two nozzles for tangential water supply (forced vortex)
Different inserts for the water drain to generate free vortex
Impeller for generating a forced vortex
Point gauges detect the surface profile
Flow rate determined by base module
Water supply using base module or via laboratory supply

Technical data
Tank
diameter: 250mm
height: 190mm
4 inserts for the water drain
diameter: 8, 12, 16 and 24mm
Impeller with 3 blades
Vertical point gauge
6 movable rods
Horizontal point gauge
2 movable rods
Measuring tube, movable
horizontal 0…90mm, vertical 70…190mm
diameter: 4mm
Dimensions and weight
LxWxH: 640x400x675mm
Weight: approx. 18kg

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