Forced vortex apparatus

Forced vortex apparatus Forced vortex apparatus The experimental set up consist of a circular transparent cylindrical tank in which plate is rotated with the help of a variable speed motor so that the cylinder rotates about its vertical axis with the help of a V belt and forced vortex is formed. An upper probe can be transversed horizontally & vertically across full diameter of the vessel so that water surface profile can be measure. Both axes contain graduations so that exact position of the probe is known. The experimental procedure involves measurement of the resulting free surface that represents the variation of the sum of the pressure head and datum head. An arrangement is provided to drain the vessel. Experimentation: To plot the surface profile of a forced vortex by measurement of the surface profile coordinates. Utilities Required: Electricity Supply: Single Phase 220 V AC, 50 Hz, 5-15 amp socket with earth connection. Water Supply (Initial fill). Drain required. Floor Area Required: 1 m x 1 m. Technical Details: Cylinder : Material Acrylic. Dia. 200 mm (approx.) Height: 200mm approx. Motor : Variable Speed, DC Motor, Compatible capacity. Control Panel Comprises of : Speed Control Unit, Standard make On/Off Switch, Mains Indicator, etc. Instruction Manual : An ENGLISH instruction manual will be provided along with the Apparatus The whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure.