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Basic Fluids Mechanics Integrated Laboratory
Engineering and Technical

LIFLUBA
Teaching Equipment Laboratory structure
2 Units 1 Base Service Units 2 Units
FME00
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FME00/B
Teaching
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UNIT SOFTWARE
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The complete laboratory includes parts 1 to 4 and any part can be supplied individually or additionally.
(Base Service Unit + Unit/s is the minimum supply)
Available units
hh Measurement -FME11-B. Metacentric Height Demostration of a hh Hydraulic Machines: Pumps
-FME02. Flow over Weirs. “U” Shaped Floating Body -FME12. Series/Parallel Pumps.
-FME10. Dead Weight Calibrator. -FME33. Pascal’s Principle Demonstration. -FME13. Centrifugal Pump Characteristics.
-FME37. Flowmeter Calibrator. -FME35. Fluid Properties. -FME38. Hydraulic Ram Pump.
-FME18. Flow Meter Demonstration. hh Hydrodynamics hh Hydraulic Machines: Turbines
-FME26. Depression Measurement System -FME01. Jet Impact on Surfaces. -FME16. Pelton Turbine.
(vacuum gauge). -FME03. Bernoulli’s Theorem Demonstration. -FME21. Radial Flow Turbine.
-FME30. Transparent Vortex Flow Meter. -FME04. Orifice Discharge. -FME27. Axial Flow Turbine.
-FME30/I. Vortex Flow Meter. -FME14. Free and Forced Vortex. -FME28. Francis Turbine.
-FME32. Static Pitot Tube. -FME17. Orifice and Free Jet Flow. -FME29. Kaplan Turbine.
-FME34. Fluid Statics and Manometry. -FME19. Cavitation Phenomenon Demonstration. hh Hydraulic Piping System
-FME36. Rotameter. -FME22. Venturi, Bernoulli and Cavitation Unit. -FME05. Energy Losses in Bends.
hh Hydrostatics hh Flow Visualization -FME07. Energy Losses in Pipes.
-FME08. Hydrostatic Pressure. -FME06. Osborne Reynolds’ Demonstration. -FME15. Water Hammer.
-FME11. Metacentric Height Demostration. -FME09. Flow Visualization in Channels. -FME23. Basic Pipe Network Unit.
-FME11-A. Metacentric Height Demostration of a -FME20. Laminar Flow Demonstration. -FME24. Unit for the study of Porous Beds in
“V” Shaped Floating Body -FME25. Flow Channel, Lenght: 1 m. Venturi Tubes (Darcy’s Equation).
-FME31. Horizontal Osborne Reynolds Demonstration.
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INTRODUCTION
Hydraulics is the branch of science that deals with the mechanical properties of fluids, and Fluid Mechanics provides the foundation for
hydraulics.
With LIFLUBA (Basic Fluids Mechanics Integrated Laboratory), EDIBON tries to give answer to the academic demand for teaching and
learning the basics of Fluids Mechanics, in an easy and practical way. With the LIFLUBA units series, students accomplish experiments that
clearly show them the laws of Hydraulics, and they acquire a valuable experience in the use of hydraulics instrumentation and tools, in a
natural, pleasant and uncomplicated way.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
EDIBON presents a flexible and modular-based system for learning Basic Fluid Mechanics.
Any desired configuration can be chosen (see next page), according to the working mode, areas of study and numbers of working posts.
Being a modular and open system, it is very economical and may be enlarged depending on required needs; all previously acquired
systems are fully compatible and valid.
What are the parts included in the laboratory?
1 Base Service Units:

Each unit needs to be provided with water in order to run the experiment. There are two options:
-FME00. Hydraulics Bench. This is a mobile hydraulic bench, mounted on resistant wheels, where the units can be placed on it to
ease their manipulation.
-FME00/B. Basic Hydraulic Feed System. This is a simpler and more basic base and service unit.
2 Units:
Each unit is a set of components that allows the realization of several experiments on Hydraulics.
EDIBON offers 36 different units covering the most important topics in the learning of Fluid Mechanics.
Each unit has its own manuals (8 manuals are normally supplied), that gives the theoretical background and explains everything the
student needs to carry out the exercises/experiments.
Connectors, pipes and cables for completing the exercises and practices are supplied.
3 ICAI. Interactive Computer Aided Instruction Software:

The best help in classroom for both teacher and students.
It includes:
3.1) ECM-SOF. EDIBON CLASSROOM MANAGER (INSTRUCTOR SOFTWARE):

ECM-SOF is the application that allows the Instructor to register students, manage and assign tasks for workgroups, create own
content to carry out Practical Exercises, choose one of the evaluation methods to check the Student knowledge and monitor
the progression related to the planned tasks for individual students, workgroups, units, etc... so the teacher can know in real
time the level of understanding of any student in the classroom.
3.2) ESL-SOF. EDIBON STUDENT LABSOFT (STUDENT SOFTWARE):

ESL-SOF is the application addressed to the Students that helps them to understand theoretical concepts by means of practical
exercises and to prove their knowledge and progression by performing tests and calculations in addition to Multimedia
Resources. Default planned tasks and an Open workgroup are provided by EDIBON to allow the students start working from
the first session. Reports and statistics are available to know their progression at any time, as well as explanations for every
exercise to reinforce the theoretically acquired technical knowledge.
Each “FME” type unit has its own software.
3.3) ESL-UNIT-SOF. EDIBON E-LEARNING CONTENT FOR EACH UNIT. (UNIT SOFTWARE):
ESL-UNIT-SOF, is a set of digital resources created by EDIBON that accompanies each Technical Teaching Unit. The resources
can be edited or enriched by the instructor adding others if deems it convenient. The content provided by EDIBON includes
a practical manual, evaluation exercises, equations and multimedia support material to assimilate the concepts studied with
the units.
4 BDAS. Data Acquisition System and Sensors.

For being used with units type “FME”.
BDAS is designed to monitor the measurements of each unit type “FME” from a computer.
Complete LIFLUBA/ LABORATORY includes: 1 + 2 + 3 + 4
Minimum supply: 1 Base Service Unit + 2 Unit/s.
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ESL-UNIT-SOF
UNIT SOFTWARE
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Data Acquisition Software
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Base Service Unit: Unit/s BDAS.
FME00. Hydraulics Bench ICAI. Data Acquisition
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FME00/B. Basic Hydraulic Feed System Instruction Software
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Base Service Unit: Unit/s
FME00. Hydraulics Bench ICAI.
or Interactive Computer Aided
FME00/B. Basic Hydraulic Feed System Instruction Software
C) BDAS working possibility
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Base Service Unit: Unit/s BDAS.

FME00. Hydraulics Bench Data Acquisition
or System and Sensors
FME00/B. Basic Hydraulic Feed System
D) Simplest working possibility
Base Service Unit: Unit/s

FME00. Hydraulics Bench
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1 Base Service Units
FME00. Hydraulics Bench
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Unit for the study of fluid behaviour, hydraulic theory and the
properties of fluid mechanics.
It is formed by a movable hydraulics bench used to hold a wide variety
of units, which allow the student to experiment with the problems
presented by fluid mechanics.
Autonomous unit (tank and pump included). FME-DFM.
Digital Flow Meter
Innovative water saving system consisting of a high capacity sump
tank and spillway that sends the excess of water back to the tank.
Easy access drain valve.
The volumetric measuring tank is stepped to accommodate for low or FME00 with Digital Flow Meter
high flow rates. A measuring cylinder (1 l – capacity) is included in the
supply for the measurement of very small flow rates. SPECIFICATIONS
Level tube with scale that shows the water level in the upper tank.
Flow adjusted by means of a membrane valve. Mobile hydraulic bench, made of fibreglass reinforced
Flow stilling baffle for reducing the turbulence rate. polyester, and mounted on wheels for its mobility.
Specially designed channel, in the upper part, to support the units Centrifugal pump, 0.37 KW, 30 – 80 l/min at 20.1 – 12.8 m, single-
on test. phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or 110 VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz.
The units are easily mounted on its top without the use of tools. This Runner made of stainless steel.
ensures its simplicity. Sump tank capacity: 165 l.
Manufactured with corrosion resistant materials, ensuring a long and Small channel: 8 l.
useful life of the unit. Flow measurement: volumetric tank, gauged from 0 – 7 l for
Centrifugal pump. low flow values and from 0 – 40 l for high flow values.
Pump breaker starting, safety and contact light. Control valve for regulating the flow.
Each unit is supplied as a complete piece of equipment with easy and Open channel to place the test unit.
quick coupling to the bench, maximizing the available student’s time Measuring cylinder is provided for the measurement of small
to perform the demonstrations or the experimental measurements. flow rates.
To be used with the different units of Fluid Mechanics Area: ”FME” Remote hand-operating dump valve in the base of the
type units, Fluid Friction in Pipes Equipment “AFT”, etc., to increase volumetric tank.
the profitability.
Rapid and easy interchange of the different units.
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
1.- Flow measurement. Dimensions: 1130 x 730 x 1000 mm approx.

(44.48 x 28.74 x 39.36 inches approx.)
Weight: 70 kg approx.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) (154 pounds approx.)
- FME00-CR. Chronometer. REQUIRED SERVICES
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED ELEMENTS (Not included) - Electrical supply: single-phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or
110 VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz.
- FME-DFM. Digital Flow Meter. - Water supply and drain.

DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
The FME00/B is a service unit for different Fluid Mechanics Units

as: ”FME” type units, Fluid Friction in Pipes Unit “AFT”, etc.,
increasing the equipment profitability.
Centrifugal pump: 0.37 KW, 30 – 80 l/min at 20.1 – 12.8 m, single-
phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or 110 VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz.
Stainless steel impeller.
FME-DFM.
Tank capacity:140 l approx. Digital Flow Meter
Flowmeter: 600 – 6000 l/h. FME00/B
Membrane type flow adjusting valve. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Safety switch ON/OFF.
Supports for accommodating the test unit. Dimensions: 1000 x 600 x 700 mm approx.
This unit incorporates wheels for its mobility. (39.36 x 23.62 x 27.55 inches approx.)
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES (88.18 pounds approx.)
1.- Flow measurement. REQUIRED SERVICES
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED ELEMENTS (Not included) - Water supply and drain.

- Electrical supply: single-phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or
- FME-DFM. Digital Flow Meter. 110 VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz.
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FME02. Flow over Weirs FME10. Dead Weight Calibrator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This unit has many elements that are used in combination with The unit consists of a hollow cylinder in whose interior a
the Hydraulics Bench (FME00): precision piston moves. Using a system of calibrated weights,
A special mouthpiece is coupled to the outlet mouthpiece for we produce predetermined pressures inside the cylinder.
water in the Hydraulics Bench (FME00). The Bourdon manometer that must be contrasted is connected
Two soothing screens that, together with the previous to the cylinder by means of a flexible pipe.
element, provide a slow current in the channel.
Unit levelling through adjustable feet.
A level meter consisting of a “nonius” adjusted to a mast,
where the heights are pointed out on a caliber coupled to it.
A small hook or point is attached to the bottom of the mast
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
to carry out the measures.
1.- Bourdon type manometer calibration.
Two drains (a rectangular neckline and a V-shape) are
attached to the final part of the channel of the Hydraulics 2.- Hysteresis curve determination.
Bench (FME00).
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES SPECIFICATIONS
1.- Study of the flow characteristics through a weir with a Pressure manometer:
rectangular neckline, made on a thin wall. Bourdon type.
2.- Study of the flow characteristics through a weir with a 0 – 2.5 bar.
V-shape neckline, made on a thin wall.
Masses (approximated weights):
0.5 kg.
SPECIFICATIONS 1.0 kg.
2.5 kg.
Dimensions of the weirs: 230 x 4 x 160 mm. 5 kg.
Neckline angle in the V-shape weir: 90°. Piston diameter: 18 mm.
Dimension of rectangular notch: 30 x 82 mm. Piston weight: 0.5 kg.
Scale of the level meter: 0 to 160 mm. Anodized aluminum structure.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions: 400 x 160 x 600 mm approx. Dimensions: 500 x 400 x 500 mm approx.
(15.74 x 6.29 x 23.62 inches approx.) (19.68 x 15.74 x 19.68 inches approx.)
Weight: 7 kg approx. Weight: 10 kg approx.
(15.43 pounds approx.) (22 pounds approx.)
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00). - It can work in autonomous way.

- Chronometer.
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FME37. Flowmeter Calibrator
SPECIFICATIONS
Panel of 4-tube water pressure gauges.
Water pressure gauge, 500 mm in length.
Flexible pipes (connections).
Built-in quick connection system.
Anodized aluminum structure and panel in painted steel.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Dimensions: 800 x 450 x 700 mm approx.
(31.49 x 17.71 x 27.55 inches approx.)
(33 pounds approx.)
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION - Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System
The Flowmeter Calibrator, “FME37”, designed by EDIBON, (FME00/B).
allows for the assessment of the accuracy and performance of the - Electrical supply: single-phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or
most commonly used flow meters. It features a panel of four-tube 110 VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz.
pressure gauges displaying pressure differences at various points,
and connected to a pump, adjustments can be easily made for - Chronometer.
precise observation and comparison. Additionally, the central part
of the equipment enables students to understand and compare the
pressure losses that may occur. Additionally, accessories designed
by EDIBON can be added, such as:
- Pitot Tube for FME37, “FME37-A”, which allows displaying
the velocity profile in pipelines, facilitating understanding of
surface friction and boundary layer.
- Venturi Tube for FME37, “FME37-B”, which enables
students to measure the flow velocity of a fluid in a pipeline
by gradually reducing its diameter, followed by a gradual
expansion.
- Orifice Plate for FME37, “FME37-C”, which allows
measuring or controlling the flow of a fluid in a pipeline.
This accessory provides a deeper understanding of
fundamental concepts in fluid engineering, such as the
relationship between pressure and flow velocity, the
application of Bernoulli’s equation, the effects of viscosity
and turbulence on flow, as well as the principles of energy
and mass conservation.
1.- Filling of the pressure gauge tubes.
2.- Determination of flow measurement errors using a nozzle.
3.- Determination of the Cd factor in the nozzle.
4.- Determination of head loss in a smooth pipe.
Practices that can be performed with the recommended accessories:
5.- Determination of flow measurement errors using the Venturi
meter.
6.- Determination of the Cd factor with the FME37-B.
7.- Determination of throttling with the FME37-B.
8-.- Determination of flow measurement errors using the orifice
plate.
9.- Determination of the Cd factor in the orifice plate.
10.- Determination of the effective area in an orifice plate.
11.- Study of the function of a static Pitot tube with the FME37-A.
12.- Use of a static Pitot tube with the FME37-A.
13.- Determination of flow profile in a pipeline.
14.- Demonstration that flow is proportional to the difference
between total and static pressure.
15.- Determination of flow measurement errors using the Pitot tube
as a measuring instrument.
16.- Determination of the Cd factor in the Pitot tube with the
FME37-A.
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FME26. Depression Measurement System

FME18. Flow Meter Demonstration (vacuum gauge)
Detail of FME18
The unit consists of a Venturi meter, a flowmeter and an orifice plate, Anodized aluminum structure that supports a vacuum gauge
installed in a series configuration to permit a direct comparison.
Several pressure taps are connected to a panel of eight tubes. whose reading gives us the measurement.
The flow control valve allows the variation of the flow rate through Two quick connections at both sides of the vacuum gauge
the circuit, and its adjustment, along with the bench control valve,
allows for varying the system static pressure. allow connecting reinforced flexible pipes.
The pressure taps of the circuit are connected to an eight-bank
manometer, which incorporates an air inlet valve at the top
manifold which facilitates the connection to the hand pump.
This enables to adjust the levels in the manometer bank to a
convenient level to suit the system static pressure.
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES 1.- To measure the depression caused for the fluid aspiration
1.- Filling of the manometric tubes. by an hydraulic pump.
2.- Determination of the error in flow measurements using the 2.- We can observe the different negative readings due to
Venturi.
the different methods of fluid aspiration for its subsequent
3.- Determination of the Cd factor in the Venturi.
4.- Determination of the strangulation in the Venturi. impulsion.
5.- Determination of the error in flow measurements using the
orifice plate.
6.- Determination of the Cd factor in the orifice plate.
7.- Determination of the effective area in an orifice plate. SPECIFICATIONS
8.- Comparison of the energy loss in the three different elements.
9.- Comparison among the Venturi, the orifice plate and the Anodized aluminum structure.
flowmeter.
Pressure-vacuum gauge adjusted from -1 to 0 bar.
SPECIFICATIONS
Quick connections.
Manometer range: 0 to 500 mm. of water column.
Number of manometric tubes: 8.
Orifice plate diameter: 25 mm.
Flowmeter: 2 to 30 l/min.
Venturi dimensions:
Throat diameter: 20 mm. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Upstream pipe diameter: 32 mm.
Downstream taper: 21°.
Upstream taper: 14°. Dimensions: 220 x 110 x 420 mm approx.
Orifice Plate dimensions: (8.66 x 4.33 x 16.53 inches approx.)
Upstream pipe diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 2 kg approx.
Downstream orifice diameter: 19 mm.
(4.4 pounds approx.)
Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
Anodized aluminum structure and panel of painted steel.
Dimensions: 750 x 450 x 950 mm approx. REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)

(29.52 x 17.71 x 37.40 inches approx.)
Weight: 10 kg approx. - Reinforced flexible pipes.
(22 pounds approx.)

- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System
(FME00/B).
- Chronometer.
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FME30. Transparent Vortex Flow Meter FME30/I. Vortex Flow Meter
Detail of FME30 Detail of FME30/I

The design of the FME30 unit makes it possible to study different The FME30/I unit makes it possible to study different methods of
methods of volumetric and mass flow measurement, as well as to volumetric and mass flow measurement, as well as to compare
compare continuous and intermittent methods. continuous and intermittent methods.
This unit includes two continuous and two intermittent methods to This unit includes two continuous and two intermittent methods to
carry out the experiments. carry out the experiments.
The continuous methods include a vortex flowmeter and a variable-
The continuous methods include a vortex flowmeter and a variable- area flowmeter (or rotameter).
area flowmeter (or rotameter). A series of oscillating vortices, where The vortex flowmeter included is an industrial one. The operation
the oscillating frequency is proportional to the flow velocity, are principle consists on a liquid that collides with a bluff body and
generated in the vortex flowmeter. generates alternate vortices towards the body. This creates a
The vortex flow meter included is transparent so that the measuring pressure in the body of the sensor, which contains a piezoelectronic
principle can be observed inside. The voltage proportional to the crystal. The frequency of the sensor is proportional to the velocity.
number of vortices generated is measured through an electric console. The meter has a bright LED display that indicates the flow rate in
liters or gallons.
Intermittent methods include the measurement of volumetric and Intermittent methods include the measurement of volumetric and
mass flows. A precision scale is used to measure the mass flow and mass flows. A precision scale is used to measure the mass flow and
compare the measurements. compare the measurements.
The water supply may be provided either from the Hydraulics Bench The water supply may be provided either from the Hydraulics
(FME00) or the Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B). Bench (FME00) or the Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B).
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES

1.- Study and experiments with an industrial vortex flow meter.
1.- Study and experiments with a transparent vortex flow meter. 2.- Study and experiments with a variable area flow meter.
2.- Study and experiments with a variable area flow meter. 3.- Measurement of volumetric volume flow rate.
3.- Measurement of volumetric volume flow rate. 4.- Measurement of gravimetric volume flow rate.
4.- Measurement of gravimetric volume flow rate. 5.- Comparison of methods on several volumetric and mass flow
5.- Comparison of methods on several volumetric and mass flow measurements.
measurements. 6.- Flow meters calibration.
6.- Flow meters calibration. 7.- Comparison among different flowmeters.
7.- Comparison among different flowmeters. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS Frame made of anodized aluminum and panels of painted steel.
PVC pipe to connect to the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic
Frame made of anodized aluminum and panels of painted steel. Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B).
PVC pipe to connect to the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic Vortex type flow meter:
Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B). Range: 4.5 l/min – 50 l/min.
Precision: ±2 % full scale.
Transparent vortex flow meter with voltage measurement. Repeatability: ±0.25 % full scale.
Variable-area flow meter (rotameter), range: 150 – 1600 l/h. Alarm warning possibility when the flow is below a reference point.
Control valve to regulate the flow. Bright LED display of 7.62 mm (0.3”).
Digital precision balance: Variable-area flow meter (rotameter), range: 150 – 1600 l/h.
Range: 0 – 2000 gr. Control valve to regulate the flow.
Precision: 1gr. Digital precision balance:
Graduated glass vessel with a capacity of 2 l. Range: 0 – 2000 gr.
Precision: 1 gr.
Chronometer. Graduated glass vessel with a capacity of 2 l.
Quick connection system. Chronometer.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Quick connection system.
(35.43 x 22.44 x 35.43 inches approx.) Dimensions: 900 x 570 x 900 mm approx.
Weight: 30 kg approx. (35.43 x 22.44x 35.43 inches approx.)
(66 pounds approx.) Weight: 30 kg approx.
(66 pounds approx.)
(FME00/B). - Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System
(FME00/B).
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FME32. Static Pitot Tube FME34. Fluid Statics and Manometry

This unit has been designed to study static fluids and manometry.
With this unit the change in flow speed within a tube can be It provides the user an introduction to the behaviour of liquids
determined. under hydrostatic conditions (fluids at rest) and to the application
of those principles in the pressure measurement by using different
The Pitot static tube can be moved across the whole cross- manometric tubes.
section of the tube, and thus to measure the pressure profile. It allows the user to demonstrate the properties of Newtonian fluids
This tube is connected to manometers via hoses. and to understand a wide range of basic principles before studying
The position of the measuring head relative to the bottom edge fluids in motion.
of the tube can be measured on a scale. PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
The water supply can come from the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) 1.- To study the basic principles of hydrostatics and to demonstrate
or from the Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B). the behaviour of liquids at rest.
2.- To use manometer tubes to measure differential pressure.
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES 3.- To use a manometer tube to measure head.
4.- To use a “U” tube manometer to measure pressure differences
in a gas (air over liquid).
1.- Study of the function of a pitot static tube. 5.- To use a U-shaped manometer for determining the differential
2.- To use a pitot static tube. pressure.
3.- Determination of tube flow speed profiles. 6.- To use liquids with different densities to change the “U” tube
manometer sensitivity.
4.- Demonstration that the flow speed is proportional to the 7.- To use an inverted pressurized “U” tube manometer to
pressure difference between the total pressure and the measure pressure differences in a liquid.
static pressure. 8.- To use an inclined manometer with different inclinations.
5.- Error determination in flow measurements using the Pitot 9.- Level measurement using Vernier hook and point gauge.
tube as measurement instrument. 10.- To measure the liquid level using a scale.
6.- Factor Cd determination in the Pitot tube. 11.- Demonstrating that the level of a free surface is not affected by
the size or shape of the tube.
12.- Use of a piezometric tube to measure pressure.
SPECIFICATIONS 13.- Observing the effect of a liquid in motion (losses due to
friction).
Pitot static tube: SPECIFICATIONS
Head diameter: 2.5 mm. The unit is mounted on an aluminum structure and painted steel
Transparent pipe: panels and consists of a vertical tank (made of methacrylate,
diameter: 100 mm and height: 575 mm) containing water that is
32 mm internal diameter and 430 mm length approx. connected to different vertical manometer tubes (460 mm length):
Hose connections. “U” shape vertical tube.
Water manometer, 500 mm length. Two parallel vertical tubes.
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. Vertical tube with variable section.
Vertical tube with a pivot that allows it to incline from 0 to 90°.
Anodized aluminum structure and panel of painted steel. These tubes can be used individually or in combination for the
different demonstrations.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Vernier hook and point gauge.
Piezometric tube.
Manual air pump.
(31.49 x 17.71 x 27.55 inches approx.) Purge valve.
Plug to close the tank, so that it is not open to atmospheric pressure.
(33 pounds approx.) DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) Dimensions: 700 x 350 x 800 mm approx. (27.55 x 13.77 x 31.49 inches approx.)
Weight:15 kg approx. (33 pounds approx.)
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)
(FME00/B).
- It can work in autonomous way.
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FME36. Rotameter
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The FME36 unit is a variable area flowmeter with float. This

type of flowmeter can be used for flow rate measurements in
almost all media.
The operation mode of this flowmeter is based on the fact that if
a medium is flowing upwards at a sufficient rate of flow through
a vertically mounted tube, the float is raised to the point at
which a state of equilibrium sets between the lifting force of the
medium and the weight of the float. Since the mean rate of flow
is proportional to the quantity flowing through per unit of time,
this state of equilibrium corresponds to the measurement of the
instantaneous flow rate.
An additional advantage of this type of flowmeter is that it does
not require minimum straight sections of pipe, therefore it can
also be installed directly before or after elbows and valves since
the pressure loss is low.
1.- Flow measurement.
SPECIFICATIONS

Variable area rotameter with float.
Measurement range: 600 – 6000 l/h.
Material: transparent PVC.
Accuracy class: 4.
Quick-plug for an easy connection.

(15.74 x 11.81 x 35.43 inches approx.)
(22 pounds approx.)
- It can work either on its own or with the Hydraulics Bench

(FME00).
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FME08. Hydrostatic Pressure FME11. Metacentric Height Demostration

The unit consists of a quadrant assembled to the arm of a scale The unit consists of a floating methacrylate prismatic base, with
that swings around an axis.
When the quadrant is immersed in the water tank, the force that a vertical mast placed on it. An adjustable mobile mass has
acts on the flat rectangular front surface exerts a momentum been added to alter the position of the center of gravity.
with respect to the supporting axis. A weight that can be horizontally and vertically displaced allows
The swinging arm is fitted with a tray and an adjustable counter
balance. for modification of the floating base heel.
The tank has adjustable supporting legs for levelling. A plumb bob, attached to the upper part of the mast, is used
It has a drainage valve. to measure the angle of heel of the floating base with the aid
The level reached by the water inside the tank is indicated by of a graduated scale.
a graduated scale.
1.- Determination of the center of pressures with an angle of
90°, partially submerged. 1.- Study of the stability of a floating body. Angular
2.- Determination of the resultant force with an angle of 90°, displacements.
partially submerged.
3.- Determination of the center of pressures, angle <> 90° 2.- Study of the stability of a floating body. Different positions
partially submerged. of the center of gravity.
4.- Determination of the equivalent force with an angle
<>90° partially submerged. 3.- Determination of the metacentric height.
5.- Determination of the center of pressures with an angle of
90° totally submerged.
6.- Determination of the resultant force with an angle of 90° SPECIFICATIONS
totally submerged.
7.- Determination of the center of pressures, angle <>90° Maximum angle: +/- 13°.
totally submerged.
8.- Determination of the resultant force, angle <>90° totally Corresponding lineal dimension: +/- 90 mm.
submerged. Dimension of the float:
9.- Balance of momentum.
Length: 353 mm.
SPECIFICATIONS Width: 204 mm.
Tank capacity: 5.5 l. Total height: 475 mm.
Distance between the suspended masses and the support
point: 285 mm.
Area of the section: 0.007 m².
Total depth of the submerged quadrant: 160 mm.
Height of the support point on the quadrant: 100 mm. Dimensions: 750 x 400 x 750 mm approx.
A set of masses of different weights is supplied (4 of 100 gr, 1 (29.52 x 15.74 x 29.52 inches approx.)
of 50 gr, 5 of 10 gr, and 1 of 5 gr).
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS (11 pounds approx.)

(21.65 x 9.84 x 13.77 inches approx.)
Weight: 5 kg approx. REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)
(11 pounds approx.)
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) (FME00/B).
- It can work in autonomous way. - Scale.
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FME11-A. Metacentric Height Demostration FME11-B. Metacentric Height Demostration

of a “V” Shaped Floating Body of a “U” Shaped Floating Body
The unit consists of a floating methacrylate body with a vertical The unit consists of a floating methacrylate body with a vertical
mast placed on it. An adjustable mobile mass has been added mast placed on it. An adjustable mobile mass has been added
to alter the position of the center of gravity. to alter the position of the center of gravity.
The base of the floating body is “V” shaped, simulating one of The base of the floating body is “U” shaped, simulating one of
the different frame cross-sections of a boat. the different frame cross-sections of a boat.
A weight that can be horizontally and vertically displaced allows A weight that can be horizontally and vertically displaced allows
for modification of the floating base heel. for modification of the floating base heel.
A plumb bob, attached to the upper part of the mast, is used A plumb bob, attached to the upper part of the mast, is used
to measure the angle of heel of the floating base with the aid to measure the angle of heel of the floating base with the aid
of a graduated scale. of a graduated scale.
1.- Study of the stability of a floating body with “V” shaped 1.- Study of the stability of a floating body with “U” shaped
base. Angular displacements. base. Angular displacements.
2.- Study of the stability of a floating body with “V” shaped 2.- Study of the stability of a floating body with “U” shaped
base. Different positions of the center of gravity. base. Different positions of the center of gravity.
3.- Determination of the metacentric height of a floating body 3.- Determination of the metacentric height of a floating body
with “V” shaped base. with “U” shaped base.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Floating body made of methacrylate with “V” shape base. Floating body made of methacrylate with “U” shaped base.
Maximum angle: +/- 13°. Maximum angle: +/- 13°.
Corresponding linear dimension: +/- 90 mm. Corresponding linear dimension: +/- 90 mm.
(11 pounds approx.) (11 pounds approx.)
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System - Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System
(FME00/B). (FME00/B).
- Scale. - Scale.
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FME33. Pascal’s Principle Demonstration FME35. Fluid Properties
Detail of the 3
different vessels

This unit has been designed to allows the study of the fundamental
The FME33 unit allows to demonstrate Pascal’s principle, that is properties of fluids and their behaviour in practical applications.
to say, that pressure in an incompressible fluid has no relation We can study capillarity, density and relative density (specific
with the size of the column section, it only depends on its head gravity), buoyancy (Archimedes principle), viscosity, atmospheric
(level of the liquid) and on the nature of the liquid. For that pressure, etc.
purpose, the unit consists of three vessels with the same diameter
on their base but different shape, so that they can be compared.
It also allows to determine the hydrostatic pressure quantitatively PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
and to study the linear relation between pressure and filling
height. 1.- To study the effect of capillary elevation between flat plates.
This unit is made up of a body with a diaphragm or membrane to 2.- To study and measure the effect of capillary elevation inside
which any of the three vessels can be attached. The membrane capillary tubes.
transfers the force to a lever arm that is balanced with masses 3.- To study and verify the Archimedes principle using a bucket
and a spirit level. and cylinder with a lever balance.
A movable pointer adjustable in height located in a vertical 4.- To measure the fluid density and relative density of a liquid
rod allows to fix the height of the water in the vessels to the using a hydrometer and using a density bottle.
same level, so that the force or pressure is common for the three 5.- To measure the atmospheric pressure using a barometer.
vessels regardless their shape. 6.- To measure the fluid viscosity using a falling sphere viscometer.
7.- To measure the fluid temperature using an alcohol
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES thermometer.
8.- Measuring of liquid levels.
1.- Demonstration of Pascal’s principle by comparing three
vessels of different shape. SPECIFICATIONS
2.- Determining the hydrostatic pressure.
3.- Determining the linear relation between pressure and Anodized aluminum structure and panels of painted steel.
filling head of the vessel. Three hydrometers of resolution 0.002 °SG:
Hydrometer 0.8 °SG – 1 °SG.
SPECIFICATIONS Hydrometer 1 °SG – 1.2 °SG.
Hydrometer 1.2 °SG – 1.4 °SG.
Anodized aluminum profile frame and painted steel panel that Two hydrometer jars of 450 x 50 mm.
guarantees good stability and resistance to the environment. Aneroid barometer, range: 973 – 1047 mbar.
Three vessels of 230 mm high: Thermometer with a range between -10 and 50 °C.
Straight shaped vessel with internal diameter of 26 mm. Pycnometer of 50 ml.
Conical vessel with internal diameter from 26 mm to 80 mm. Parallel plates capillary unit.
Inverted conical vessel with internal diameter from 26 mm to Capillary tubes unit with tubes of different size: 5 mm, 4 mm,
10 mm. 3 mm, 2.2 mm, 1.7 mm and 1.2 mm.
Two falling sphere viscometer tubes of 300 x 40 mm, with marks
Support for the vessel and membrane. at 0, 25, 175, 200 and 220.
Lever arm and spirit level to measure the weight at the base of Set of stainless steel balls of different sizes: 3.175 mm, 2.381 mm
the vessel. and 1.588 mm.
Fastening nut for levelling. Variable scale lever balance to be used with the Archimedes
Masses set. module, up to 310 gr.
Vertical rod with portable indicator to fix the fluid level in the Archimedes module: displacement vessel, bucket and cylinder.
vessels. Graduated cylinder made of glass (250 ml).
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Two beakers made of glass (600 ml).
Digital chronometer.
Dimensions: 550 x 350 x 500 mm approx. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
(21.65 x 13.77 x 19.68 inches approx.)
Weight: 7 kg approx. Dimensions: 850 x 500 x 800 mm approx.
(15 pounds approx.) (33.46 x 19.68 x 31.49 inches approx.)
(44 pounds approx.)
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FME01. Jet Impact on Surfaces FME03. Bernoulli’s Theorem Demonstration
The unit consists of a cylindrical tank with lateral transparent Bernoulli’s Theorem Demonstration unit is mainly composed
of a circular section conduit with shape of a truncated
surfaces where a nozzle, connected to the Hydraulics Bench cone, transparent and with seven pressure taps to measure,
(FME00), is aligned with a device in which the problem simultaneously, the static pressure of each section.
surface is fitted. The vertical force made by the water against All the pressure taps are connected to a manometer with a
the surface is measured using calibrated weights that balance water collector (water might be pressurized).
this force. Taking as a reference a gauge, which has been The ends of the conduits are removable, enabling to be placed
previously adjusted to a zero reference, we measure the force in either convergent or divergent form with respect to the
stream direction.
thanks to a mark that appears on the surface where the masses
There is also a probe (Pitot’s tube) moving along the conduit
were placed. for measuring the height in every section (dynamic pressure).
Adjustable supports that let the device balance. The flow rate and the pressure in the unit can be modified by
adjusting the control valve located at the end of the unit.
Holes made on the tank base in order to drain the water. In this
A flexible hose attached to the outlet pipe is directed to the
way, splashes are avoided. volumetric measuring tank.
For the operation, the unit is placed on the Hydraulics Bench
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES (FME00).
It has adjustable legs for levelling.
1.- Impact against a flat surface. The inlet pipe ends in a female coupling which may be directly
connected to the bench supply.
2.- Impact against a curve surface of 120°.
3.- Impact against a hemispherical surface. PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
4.- Use of the fast connectors. 1.- Determination of the exact section in Venturi’s tube.
2.- Demonstration of Bernoulli’s Theorem. Divergent-
SPECIFICATIONS convergent position.
3.- Determination of Bernoulli’s Theorem equation.
Jet diameter: 8 mm. Convergent-divergent position.
4.- Observation of differences between convergent and
Impact surfaces diameter: 40 mm. divergent position.
Impact surfaces:
SPECIFICATIONS
180° hemispherical surface.
120° curve surface. Manometer range: 0 to 300 mm of water.
Number of manometer tubes: 8.
90° flat surface.
Upstream diameter of the throat: 25 mm.
A set of masses of 5, 10, 50 and 100 g is supplied. Narrowing:
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. Downstream: 21°.
Upstream: 10°.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
(9.84 x 9.84 x 19.68 inches approx.)
Weight: 5 kg approx. Dimensions: 800 x 450 x 700 mm approx.
(11 pounds approx.) (31.49 x 17.71 x 27.55 inches approx.)
(33 pounds approx.)
(FME00/B). (FME00/B).
- Chronometer. - Chronometer.
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FME04. Orifice Discharge FME14. Free and Forced Vortex
Detail of the five type of

mouthpieces included
FME04-AO.
Additional Orifices for FME04

The unit consists of a transparent cylindrical tank that is fed from the top The unit has a cylindrical and transparent deposit with two inlet
by the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic Hydraulic Feed System pipes diametrically opposed, slightly inclined to produce a
(FME00/B). The water flows through an interchangeable mouthpiece
(a set of five mouthpieces is supplied, representing orifices of different whirl. This deposit has an outlet in the center of its base, where
characteristics) located in the base center. The liquid flowing vein goes three mouthpieces with orifices of different diameters can be
directly to the volumetric tank of the Hydraulics Bench or from the Basic coupled. These mouthpieces generate the free vortex and a
Hydraulic Feed System. rotor blade creates the forced vortex acting like a flux strangler
A Pitot’s tube can be placed in any point of the flowing vein to determine shaker.
its total height of load. The profile of the formed vortex is determined by a vortex height
A transverse device, joined to the Pitot’s tube, allows to determine the meter, placed in the cylinder’s upper part, which measures the
diameter of the liquid flowing vein.
diameter of the vortex at different depths.
It´s possible to measure the height of the Pitot’s tube and the total height
through the orifice, in a panel of two manometric tubes located beside the tank. The total pressure can be measured by placing a Pitot’s tube in
the bridge of measurement.
It also has adjustable legs to level the unit.
1.- Determination of the discharge coefficient for the mouthpiece of
thin wall, Venturi type.
2.- Determination of the velocity coefficient for the mouthpiece of thin PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
wall, Venturi type.
3.- Determination of the contraction coefficient for the mouthpiece of 1.- Study of forced vortex without discharge orifice.
thin wall, Venturi type.
4.- Determination of the discharge coefficient for the mouthpiece of 2.- Study of forced vortex with discharge orifice.
thin wall, diaphragm type. 3.- Study of free vortex.
5.- Determination of the velocity coefficient for the mouthpiece of thin 4.- Analysis of the influence of the jet inlet direction.
wall, diaphragm type.
6.- Determination of the contraction coefficient for the mouthpiece of 5.- Analysis of the influence of the vortex on the discharge
thin wall, diaphragm type. velocity.
thin wall, colloidal type.
8.- Determination of the velocity coefficient for the mouthpiece of thin SPECIFICATIONS
wall, colloidal type.
9.- Determination of the contraction coefficient for the mouthpiece of Tank diameter: 300 mm.
thin wall, colloidal type. Tank height: 300 mm.
thick wall, cylindrical type. Mouthpieces orifice diameters: 8, 16 and 24 mm.
11.- Determination of the velocity coefficient for the mouthpiece of Distance between centers: 0, 30, 50, 70, 90 and 110 mm.
thick wall, cylindrical type.
12.- Determination of the contraction coefficient for the mouthpiece of Pitot tube with measuring points at: 15, 20, 25 and 30 mm
thick wall, cylindrical type. radius and a scale.
13.- Determination of the discharge coefficient for the mouthpiece of Measurement bridge.
thick wall, Venturi type.
14.- Determination of the velocity coefficient for the mouthpiece of Inlet pipes: 9 and 12.5 mm diameter.
thick wall, Ventury type. Diameter measurement system by Nonius.
15.- Determination of the contraction coefficient for the mouthpiece of
thick wall, Ventury type. Blind mouthpiece with X-shaped crosses.
SPECIFICATIONS Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
Anodized aluminum structure.
Transparent cylindrical tank.
Five type of mouthpieces: diaphragm, colloidal, two of Venturi and cylindrical.
Height of maximum load: 400 mm. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Anodized aluminum structure. Dimensions: 600 x 550 x 1400 mm approx.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS (23.62 x 21.65 x 55.11 inches approx.)
Dimensions: 450 x 450 x 900 mm approx. (17.71 x 17.71 x 35.43 inches approx.) Weight: 10 kg approx.
Weight: 15 kg approx. (33 pounds approx.) (22 pounds approx.)
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED ELEMENTS (Not included)
- FME04-AO. Additional Orifices for FME04.
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B). - Chronometer.
- Chronometer.
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FME17. Orifice and Free Jet Flow FME19. Cavitation Phenomenon Demonstration
Detail of FME17
The unit consists of a cylindrical methacrylate tank that enables The unit consists of a rectangular transversal section Venturi-
to maintain a constant level and that is fed by the Hydraulics pipe, with transparent wall for a better observation of the
Bench (FME00) or by the Basic Hydraulic Feed System Cavitation Phenomenon.
(FME00/B). It includes a manometer and a vacuum meter that are
Two nozzles with orifices of different diameters are provided. respectively connected to the inlet section and to the reduction
They are placed in the base of the tank, and can easily be throat section.
interchanged. The existing pressure in the Venturi sections is transmitted by
The trajectory of the jet can be drawn by following the position thin capillary tubes placed at the back of the frame.
of some vertical needles placed in the annexed panel. These
are adjusted by means of some command screws.
This panel includes a silk-screen scale that enables to measure
the profile of the jet. PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
Adjustable feet permit levelling.
1.- Study of cavitation.
2.- Visualization of the cavitation phenomenon with forced
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES conduction.
1.- Determination of the orifice velocity coefficient.
2.- Obtaining of the orifice discharge coefficient in permanent
regime.
3.- Obtaining of the orifice discharge coefficient in variable SPECIFICATIONS
regime.
Manometer range: 0 to 2.5 bar.
4.- Obtaining of the tank discharge time.
Vacuum gauge range: from -1 to 0 bar.
Throat section: 36 mm².
SPECIFICATIONS Normal section: 150 mm².
Orifices with diameters of 3.5 and 6 mm.
Jet trajectory Probes: 8.
Maximum height: 500 mm.
(29.52 x 15.74 x 25.59 inches approx.)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Weight: 5 kg approx.
(11 pounds approx.)
(23.62 x 21.65 x 55.11 inches approx.)
(22 pounds approx.) REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) - Hydraulics Bench (FM00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System
(FME00/B).
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System - Chronometer.
(FME00/B).
- Chronometer.
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FME22. Venturi, Bernoulli and Cavitation Unit
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This unit is designed for demonstrating some practical
possibilities with the Venturi’s tube. This Venturi is made of
transparent methacrylate for a better visualization.
It consist of a circular transverse section Venturi tube with six
taps (Divergent/Convergent). Being transparent, it gives a
better visualization of the cavitation phenomenon.
It includes a manometer and a vacuum gauge, as well as five
manometric tubes.
1.- How to fill the manometric tubes.

2.- Flow calculation.
3.- Determination of the exact section in Venturi’s tube.
Bernoulli’s theorem study.
4.- Cavitation study.
5.- Pressure reduction in a tank.
6.- Aspiration pump.
7.- Aspiration pump for mixing two liquids.
8.- Using for air and water mixing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Manometer (Bourdon type), range: 0 – 2.5 bar.

Manometer (Bourdon type), range: 0 – -1 bar.
Two tanks, height: 135 mm and internal diameter: 64 mm.
Venturi tube with 6 tappings (Divergent/Convergent).
Differential manometers: 0 – 500 mm.
Five manometric tubes.
Anodized aluminum structure and panels of painted steel.

(29.52x 15.74 x 33.46 inches approx.)
(22 pounds approx.)

(FME00/B).
- Chronometer.
- Vegetable Colouring (Fluorescein C20H12O5).
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FME06. Osborne Reynolds’ Demonstration FME09. Flow Visualization in Channels
Detail of the
hydrodynamic models
WHM.
Water Heater Module
FME06

The unit consists of a cylindrical tank endowed with a nozzle, The unit consists of a transparent methacrylate channel with an
that is fitted to a methacrylate pipe, which allows the fluid overflow pipe on top and an adjustable plate in the discharge
visualization. end. This plate allows for regulating the flow level.
A spillway guarantees the homogeneity of the flow and a The water is supplied to the channel by the pulse mouth of
needle fitted to the deposit provides the dye. Water is supplied the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic Hydraulic Feed
by the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B), by means of a flexible pipe, passes through
System (FME00/B). a damping tank that eliminates the turbulences.
The visualization of the laminar or turbulent regime can be It has a colouring injection system consisting of a tank, a flow
carried out through the flow control valve. control valve and some needles that allow a better visualization
of the flow around the different hydrodynamic models, which
have to be placed in the middle of the channel.
Unit levelling through adjustable feet.
1.- Observation of the laminar, transition and turbulent Several hydrodynamic models are given to study the flow
regime. around them.
2.- Study of the velocity profile, reproducing the Osborne
Reynolds’s experiment.
1.- Leakage of liquids by thin-wall weirs.
3.- Reynold’s number calculation. 2.- Liquid leakage by thick-wall weirs.
3.- Models with wing profile submerged in a fluid current.
SPECIFICATIONS
4.- Circular models submerged in a fluid current.
Tube inner diameter: 10 mm. 5.- Demonstration of the phenomenon associated to the flow
in open channels.
Tube outer diameter: 13 mm.
6.- Visualization of the flow lines around different submerged
Visualization pipe length: 700 mm. hydrodynamic models.
Capacity of the dye tank: 0.3 l.
SPECIFICATIONS
Tank capacity: 10 l.
Flow control valve: diaphragm type. Capacity of the dye tank: 0.3 l.
The coloured fluid is regulated with a needle valve. Width/length of the channel approx.: 15 / 630 mm.
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. Depth of channel approx.: 150 mm.
Anodized aluminum structure and panels of painted steel. Damping tank that eliminates the turbulences.
Hydrodynamic models:
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Two lengthened.
Two circular of 25 and 50 mm diameter.
Dimensions: 450 x 450 x 1250 mm approx. Rectangle with rounded edges.
(17.71 x 17.71 x 49.21 inches approx.) Wedge.
Weight: 20 kg approx. Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
(44 pounds approx.)
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System Dimensions: 900 x 450 x 500 mm approx.
(FME00/B). (35.43 x 17.71 x 19.68 inches approx.)
- Thermometer. Weight: 7 kg approx.
(15 pounds approx.)
- Chronometer. REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED ELEMENTS (Not included) - Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System
(FME00/B).
- WHM. Water Heater Module. - Vegetable Colouring (Fluorescein C20H12O5).
- Chronometer.
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FME20. Laminar Flow Demonstration FME25. Flow channel, lenght: 1 m
Detail of the
hydrodynamic models

This unit allows a complete study of the bi-dimensional This unit has been designed for studying the behaviour of water
problems associated with laminar flow. Thanks to an efficient flowing through a one-meter channel.
system of dye injection we can observe the different models of It basically consists of a channel of rectangular cross section with
flow. It consists on an enlargement of the device of Hele-Shaw. transparent walls, through which water flows.
Water is supplied to the accessory from the driving mouth of It has a mechanism that allows to vary the shape of the channel
the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or from the Basic Hydraulic and it can directly be placed on the Hydraulics Bench.
Feed System (FME00/B), by a flexible pipe. Then, water passes
through a damping deposit that eliminates the turbulence. Water is taken from the tank of the Hydraulics Bench (FME00)
or the Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B) by means of a
It has a dye injection system, which consists of a deposit, a pump and, through the pipe, it is driven to the tank, where there
flow control valve and some needles that allow for a better is a settling of the flow. After this, the water circulates through
visualization of the flow around the different hydrodynamic the channel and returns to the storage tank. Therefore, the closed
models, placed in the central part of the channel. circuit is completed.
The unit can be levelled with the adjustable legs. There is a mechanism that allows to adjust the slope of the channel.

1.- Study of the fundamental aspects of fluid flow.
1.- Ideal flow around a submerged cylinder. Practical possibilities depending on the accessories used:
2.- Ideal flow around a submerged profile. 2.- Measurement of water level and velocity along the channel.
3.- Ideal flow around a body in peak. 3.- Measurement of flow rate using a Pitot tube.
4.- Ideal flow in a convergent channel. 4.- Determination of the static and total pressure.
5.- Ideal flow in a divergent channel. 5.- Use of hydraulic structures to control level.
6.- Ideal flow in an elbow of 90°. 6.- Study of the effects of gradual and sudden changes in cross
7.- Ideal flow in a sudden contraction. section (energy losses).
8.- Ideal flow in a sudden broadening. 7.- Use of a contraction to measure flow.
9.- Substitution of a line of current for a solid edge. 8.- Use of hydraulic structures to measure flow in an open
channel.
9.- Study of flow patterns associated with flow around hydraulic
SPECIFICATIONS structures.
10.- Comparison between the theoretical and experimental flow.
Capacity of dye tank: 0.3 l. SPECIFICATIONS
Width/length of the table: 400 / 210 mm.
Depth of the table: adjustable depending on the models. Channel of rectangular section with transparent walls in
Hydrodynamic models: methacrylate, length: 1 m.
Two circular ones of 25 and 50 mm diameter. Rigid and flexible pipes.
Two rectangular ones of 25 x 25 and 50 x 50 mm. Regulating valves.
Wedge. Storage tank.
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. Tank with soothing of flow.
Anodized aluminum structure. Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Anodized aluminum structure.
Wide range of available accessories.
(34.25 x 17.71 x 15.74 inches approx.) DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
(22 pounds approx.) Dimensions: 1500 x 500 x 500 mm approx.
(59.04 x 19.68 x 19.68 inches approx.)
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) Weight: 40 kg approx.
(88 pounds approx.)
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)
(FME00/B).
- Vegetable Colouring (Fluorescein C20H12O5). - Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System
- Chronometer. (FME00/B).
- Thermometer. - Chronometer.
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Accessories for the Flow channel, lenght: 1 m (FME25)

FME25TP FME25SDL FME25RM
FME25PR. Adjustable Undershot Weir for FME25.
One way to regulate the flow in a channel is by using control
gates. When the gate is totally closed, no water flows, and
when the gate is open, water starts to flow through the channel.
The FME25PR accessory consists of a PVC gate mounted on a
FME25CV
frame that can be displaced along the channel.
FME25PRS This system allows the gate to be fixed to the desired height and
to measure that height. It has flexible lateral reinforcements
that guarantee watertightness.
Practical possibilities:
1.- Flow control with gates.
2.- Observation of discharge processes when using a weir.
FME25VD 3.- Observation of alternating changes during the discharge.
FME25VG
FME25PV FME25VD. Sharp Crested Discharge Weirs (two different
models) for FME25.
Sharp crested weirs are hydraulic weirs, generally used to
measure flow rates. Their name is due to the fact that the
discharge is done through a plate whose profile, regardless of
its shape, ends in a sharp edge.
The FME25VD accessory includes 2 weirs (a V shaped and a
FME25TP. Pitot Tube for FME25. U shaped one) made of PVC lodged in slots, reinforced with
Pitot tube with a panel (with two manometric tubes) that is flexible rubber, designed for that purpose at the outlet of the
introduced in the channel to measure pressures and obtain the channel, guaranteeing watertightness.
speed and flow rates at different points of the channel. Practical possibilities:
The FME25TP accessory consists of a Pitot tube mounted on a 1.- Comparison between the main types of weirs.
movable XYZ stand, which can move all the length and breadth 2.- Measurement of the flow rate with a triangular sharp-
of the flow channel, and a panel with two manometric tubes crested weir (V shaped).
to measure static and total pressure. The difference between 3.-Measurement of the flow rate with a rectangular sharp-
both pressures allows us to calculate the speed of the fluid and, crested weir (U shaped).
knowing the section, the flow can be calculated at any point. 4.- Comparison between the theoretical and experimental
Practical possibilities: flows.
1.- Measurement of the flow rate with a Pitot tube.
2.- Determination of the static and total pressure. FME25VG. Broad Crested Weirs (two different models) for FME25.
3.- Filling of manometric tubes. Broad crested weirs have a lower discharge capacity for the
same volume of water than sharp crested weirs. They are most
FME25CV. Vertical flat gate for FME25. frequently used as level control structures, although they can
The FME25CV accessory is a vertical flat gate made of PVC also be calibrated and used as flow measurement structures.
that is located at the outlet of the channel to avoid the flow of The FME25VG accessory includes two broad crested weirs,
fluid. made of PVC, which can be fixed to any part of the bottom of
the channel. The edge of one of the weirs is rounded and the
FME25SDL. Syphon spillway for FME25. edge of the other one is straight. Both weirs have flexible lateral
One way to regulate the flow in a channel is by using a syphon. reinforcements that guarantee watertightness.
When the level exceeds a specific height, water flows through Practical possibilities:
the syphon and the level is regulated upstream of the syphon. 1.- Measurement of the flow rate with a broad crested weir.
The FME25SDL accessory can be fixed to any part of the 2.- Comparison between the theoretical and experimental
channel. flows.
Practical possibilities:
1.- Understanding the operation of a syphon with free FME25PV. Ogee-Crested Weir for FME25.
discharge. The Ogee weir is a fixed weir, that is to say, it does not allow
2.- Calculation of the maximum flow admitted by the syphon. regulation of the water surface profile.
3.- Level control through a syphon with free discharge. They are used to divert flow rates since, if it is compared to
other types of weirs, the special shape of their crest enables the
FME25SDS. Self-regulating Syphon for FME25. maximum discharge for the same water level.
One way to regulate the flow in a channel is by using a syphon. It is made of PVC, can be fixed to any part of the bottom of the
When the level exceeds a specific height, water flows through channel and has flexible lateral reinforcements that guarantee
the syphon and the level is regulated upstream of the syphon. watertightness.
The FME25SDS accessory can be fixed to any part of the Practical possibilities:
channel. 1.- Measurement of the flow rate with an Ogee-crested weir.
Practical possibilities: 2.- Comparison between the theoretical and experimental
1.- Understanding the operation of a syphon with submerged flows.
discharge.
2.- Calculation of the maximum flow admitted by the syphon. FME25CC. Closed Channel Study for FME25.
3.- Level control through a syphon with submerged discharge. The flow of water in a duct can be open channel flow or pipe
flow, which is known as a closed channel.
FME25RM. Scale to Measure the Water Level (Limnimeter), for FME25. The FME25CC accessory includes an upper limit of PMMA, so
The limnimeter is used to measure the water level in the flow that a high enough water level is achieved for the flow to pass
channel. through the whole study section and thus be able to determine
the pressures in a pipe.
The instrument consists of several feeler tips that can move It has flexible lateral reinforcements that guarantee
along a graduated scale from 0 to 500 mm to obtain the level. watertightness.
The scale is divided into tenth parts of a millimeter (adjustable Practical possibilities:
Vernier scale).
Main metallic elements are made of stainless steel and this 1.- Study of the flow in closed channels.
device can move along the whole channel. 2.- Pressure measurement.
Practical possibilities: 3.- Determination of the flow rate. It has flexible lateral
1.- Use of a limnimeter. reinforcements that guarantee watertightness.
2.- Measuring the water level in the flow channel.
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FME31. Horizontal Osborne Reynolds

Demonstration
WHM.
Water Heater Module
FME31
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Osborne Reynolds experiment is used to study the
characteristics of a liquid flow through a pipe. It is also used
to determine the Reynolds number at each state of the liquid.
The FME31 unit makes it possible to study the characteristics
of the flow of a liquid inside a pipe and the behaviour of
such flow. Besides, it is possible to determine the range of the
laminar and turbulent flows using the Reynolds number. Thus,
difference between laminar, turbulent and transition flows can
be demonstrated and the Reynolds number can be calculated
for each regime.
This unit consists on a transparent and horizontal pipe section,
which makes it possible to visualize the fluid, a water supply
tank, which guarantees the flow homogeneity, and a needle
connected to a tank through a hose, from where the dye is
supplied. Water flow in the test section can be regulated by
means of a valve. Water can be supplied either using the
Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or from the Basic Hydraulic Feed
System (FME00/B).
1.- Observation of laminar, transition and turbulent flows.
2.- Association of laminar, transition and turbulent flows with
their corresponding Reynolds number.
3.- Observation of the parabolic velocity profile.
SPECIFICATIONS
This unit is mounted on an anodized aluminum structure with
painted steel panel.
Methacrylate test pipe with an airfoil-shaped inlet section:
Inner diameter: 16 mm.
External diameter: 20 mm.
Length: 750 mm.
Water supply tank with level fitting and connection for its
feeding. It has a section that makes it possible to generate a
constant pressure at the tank inlet. Capacity: 2.4 l.
Dye or vegetable colouring tank with a valve and an injection
needle, tank capacity: 0.4 l.
Colouring matter injection is regulated with a needle valve.
Control valve to adjust the water flow in the experiments.
(43.30 x 15.74 x 27.55 inches approx.)
Weight: 20 kg approx. (44 pounds approx.)
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B).
- Chronometer.
- Thermometer.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED ELEMENTS (Not included)
- WHM. Water Heater Module.
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FME12. Series/Parallel Pumps FME13. Centrifugal Pump Characteristics

The unit consists of a pump of similar characteristics to the one The unit has a centrifugal pump with similar characteristics
in the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic Hydraulic Feed to the one in the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) and the Basic
System (FME00/B). Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B). It is armed with two
This unit has three Bourdon-type manometers: two of Bourdon-type pressure manometers placed at the pump’s inlet
manometric pressure and one of absolute pressure. The and outlet. There is another one in the discharge accessory
absolute pressure manometer has been placed at the pump supplied with the unit.
input; the other two at the discharge and at the discharge The pump is driven by a three-phase asynchronous motor
accessory supplied with the unit. whose speed can be varied by a speed variator.
The accessory has a flow-regulating valve. Moreover, for the The unit has visualization display that allows to know the rpm
parallel connection, a Y-shape accessory is supplied with two and the power consumed.
ball-valves. This accessory is connected to both pumps and to
the discharge device. It is included a discharge accessory, with manometer, flow
The unit includes an easy connection system for the installation control valve and diffuser.
of pumps in series and in parallel. The variator’s control panel allows to vary the pump speed and
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES the start.
1.- Water flow calculation.
2.- H (Q) curve obtaining of a centrifugal pump. 1.- Obtaining of the curves H (Q), N (Q), Eff% (Q) of a
centrifugal pump.
3.- Series coupling of two pumps with the same characteristics.
2.- Making of the map of a centrifugal pump.
4.- Parallel coupling of two pumps with the same
characteristics. 3.- Representation of the adimensional curves H*, N* and
rpm*.
SPECIFICATIONS 4.- Series coupling of two pumps of similar characteristics.
Centrifugal pump: 0.37 KW, 30 – 80 l/min at 20.1– 12.8 m, single- 5.- Series coupling of two pumps of different characteristics.
phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or 110 VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz. 6.- Parallel coupling of two pumps of similar characteristics.
Absolute pressure manometer placed at the pump input, range 7.- Parallel coupling of two pumps of different characteristics.
- 1 to 3 bar.
SPECIFICATIONS
Two manometers (manometric pressure), one of them placed in
the discharge and the another one in the discharge accessory, Centrifugal pump: 0.37 KW, 30 – 80 l/min at 20.1 – 12.8 m
range: 0 – 4 bar. with speed variator.
Membrane valve for flow regulating. Bourdon type manometers.
Two way valve: 2 positions: open or close. Control panel for the variator, allowing to modify the speed,
Accessories: with visualization display that allows to know the rpm and the
Two flexible pipes with quick connections. power consumed, and with on/off switch.
Reinforced pipe with quick connections. Discharge accessory, with manometer, flow control valve and
Discharge accessory. diffuser.
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. Vacuum meter.
Anodized aluminum structure and panels of painted steel. Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Anodized aluminum structure and panels of painted steel.
Dimensions of the FME12 unit: 500 x 400 x 400 mm approx.
(19.68 x 15.74 x 15.74 inches approx.) Dimensions: 450 x 500 x 1250 mm approx.
Dimension of the discharge accessory: 500 x 400 x 250 mm (17.71 x 19.68 x 49.21 inches approx.)
approx. (19.68 x 15.74 x 9.84 inches approx.) Weight: 40 kg approx.
Weight: 20 kg approx. (44 pounds approx.) (88 pounds approx.)

(FME00/B). (FME00/B).
- Electrical supply: single-phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or - Electrical supply: single-phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or
110 VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz. 110 VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz.
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FME38. Hydraulic Ram Pump
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Hydraulic Ram Pump, “FME38”, designed by EDIBON, utilizes

the water hammer effect to raise water to a higher level than its
power source. It operates by harnessing the rapid change in water
velocity in a pipe that occurs when its flow is interrupted. When the
flow of water is abruptly stopped, a shock wave is generated that
increases the pressure in the pipe, pushing a small amount of water
upward and out of the supply pipe. This water is then directed to a
higher point, where it can be stored or used for various purposes,
such as irrigation or water supply in remote areas.
The Hydraulic Ram Pump, “FME38”, thus allows for the study
and understanding of principles of hydrodynamics (the sudden
change in water flow generates a shock wave resulting in increased
pressure in the pipe), energy transformation (kinetic energy of
water flow is converted into potential energy when water is raised
to a higher level), efficiency and performance (factors affecting
the efficiency of the hydraulic ram pump can be analyzed, such
as lifting height, water flow velocity, and pipe geometry), or its
practical applications in agriculture, civil engineering, and water
supply in rural or remote areas.
1.- Study of the operation of a hydraulic ram pump.

2.- Influence of the initial height versus the resulting height.
3.- Influence of the opening valve pressure versus the resulting
height.
SPECIFICATIONS
Expansion tank.
Shut-off valve and opening valve.
10 meters of flexible tubing to transport water to a higher point.
Tank for water collection.


(FME00/B).
- Electrical supply: single-phase 200 VAC – 240 VAC/50 Hz or 110
VAC – 127 VAC/60 Hz.
- Chronometer.
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FME16. Pelton Turbine FME21. Radial Flow Turbine
Detail of the turbine

This unit comprises a miniature Pelton’s Turbine with a This unit consist of a miniature Radial Turbine with two nozzles
retractable needle valve that allows to adjust the flow. at 180° degrees with respect to the perpendicular direction at
The Pelton’s Turbine runner is clearly visible through the the rotating axis. A Bourdon type manometer is placed at the
transparent cover of the turbine. inlet nozzle.
A manometer placed at the inlet of the turbine enables to A band brake connected to a dynamometer allows to control
measure the inlet pressure at that point (water discharge the load given to the turbine.
pressure). A tachometer determines the velocity measurement.
A band brake, connected to two dynamometers allows varying
the load supplied to the turbine by means of a connection PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
device. 1.- Flow calculation.
The turbine axis velocity is determined by an optic tachometer. 2.- Obtaining of the M (n, Ha), N(n, Ha), h (n, Ha) curves.
3.- Obtaining of the M (n, Q), Nm (n, Q), h (n, Q) curves.
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES 4.- Adimensionalization.
1.- Determination of the operative characteristics of the Pelton SPECIFICATIONS
Turbine.
Nozzles:
2.- Determination of the operation mechanical curves.
Inlet diameter: 21 mm.
3.- Determination of the operation hydraulic curves.
Outlet diameter: 2.0 mm.
4.- Adimensionalization.
Discharge angle: 180°.
Turbine rotor:
SPECIFICATIONS External diameter: 69 mm.
Speed range: 0 – 2000 rpm. Internal diameter: 40 mm.
Power: 10 W. Number of nozzles: 2.
Manometer range: 0 – 2.5 bar. Inlet angle to the nozzle: 180 °.
Number of buckets: 16. Outlet angle to the nozzle: 180 °.
Drum radius: 30 mm. Used material: aluminum.
Dynamometers range: 0 – 20 N. Brake:
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. Pulley diameter: 60 mm.
Anodized aluminum structure. Effective diameter: 50 mm.
Tachometer. Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Tachometer.

(29.52 x 15.74 x 29.52 inches approx.)
Weight: 15 kg approx. (31.49 x 19.68 x 23.62 inches approx.)
(33 pounds approx.)
(110 pounds approx.)
(FME00/B).
(FME00/B).
- Chronometer.
- Chronometer.
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FME27. Axial Flow Turbine FME28. Francis Turbine

This unit consists of an Axial Turbine, in miniature, with eight This unit consists on a miniature Francis turbine. The water inlet
inclined nozzles at 20° and 30° degrees with respect to the flow is controlled by a valve situated in the Hydraulics Bench
perpendicular direction at the rotating axis. (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B).
The pallets of the turbine runner are clearly visible through the It includes a distributor with adjustable guide vanes that allow
for control of the water angle of incidence in the turbine. To
transparent tank. adjust the turbine distributor, the unit has a lever on the front
A band brake connected to one load cell varying the load of the same. It also has a braking system, connected to two
given to the turbine by means of a connection device. dynamometers, that allows to vary the load supplied to the
turbine.
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES The inlet pressure of the turbine is measured with a manometer
situated at the turbine inlet. The feed or spiral chamber is
1.- Flow calculation. provided with a damping cover and two tubes to avoid water
overflow. Its name indicates that it is spiral-shaped and for this
2.- Determination of the discharge coefficient of the nozzle. reason it is known as snail chamber. Thanks to its design, the
3.- Determination of the curve N (Q,n), P m (Q, n) and h water flows at a constant velocity without forming swirls. This
(Q, n); (20° nozzle). way, there are no load losses. The turbine’s axis velocity is
4.- Determination of the curve N (Q,n), P m (Q, n) and h determined by a tachometer.
(Q, n); (30° nozzle).
5.- Adimensional analysis. PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
1.- To determine the operating characteristics of a Francis
SPECIFICATIONS turbine at different velocities.
Nozzle: 2.- Determination of the typical turbine curves (operating
mechanical curves and operating hydraulic curves).
Inlet diameter of the throat: 2.5 mm.
3.- Turbine power output versus speed and flow rate at various
Outlet diameter of the throat: 2.5 mm. heads.
Discharge angle: 20° and 30°. 4.- Effect of guide vane setting on turbine performance.
Turbine rotor: 5.- Adimensionalization.
External diameter: 53 mm.
Internal diameter: 45 mm. SPECIFICATIONS
Number of blades: 40.
Functional model of Francis turbine.
Inlet angle of the blades: 40°. Velocity range: 0 – 1000 rpm. Power: 5 W.
Outlet angle of the blades: 40°. Diameter of the turbine: 52 mm.
Used material: Brass. Number of blades on the turbine: 15.
Brake: Number of adjustable guide vanes of the distributor: 10.
Pulley diameter: 60 mm. Manometer range: 0 – 250 mbar.
Real diameter: 50 mm. Braking system connected to 2 dynamometers:
Bourdon type manometer. Dynamometers range: 0 – 10 N.
Eight ball valves. Feed chamber.
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
Tachometer.
Tachometer.
(44 pounds approx.) (44 pounds approx.)

(FME00/B). (FME00/B).
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FME29. Kaplan Turbine
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This unit consists on a miniature Kaplan turbine. The water inlet
flow is controlled by a valve situated in the Hydraulics Bench
(FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B).
It includes a distributor with adjustable guide vanes that allow
for control of the water flow in the turbine. It has a braking
system, connected to two dynamometers, that allows to vary
the load supplied to the turbine. The feed or spiral chamber is
provided with a damping cover and two tubes to avoid water
overflow; its name indicates that it is spiral-shaped and for this
reason it is known as snail chamber. Thanks to its design, the
water flows at a constant velocity without forming swirls; this
way, there are no load losses.
It is also provided with a draft tube that consists of a connection
that joins the turbine with the outlet channel; its objective is to
recover the maximum amount of water kinetic energy when
it gets out of the turbine. The inlet pressure of the turbine is
measured with a U-manometer situated at the turbine inlet. The
turbine’s axis velocity is determined by a tachometer.
1.- Determination of the operative characteristics of Kaplan
Turbine at different velocities.
2.- Flow calculation.
3.- Determination of the operation mechanical curves.
4.- Determination of the operation hydraulic curves.
5.- Adimensional analysis.
SPECIFICATIONS
Functional model of Kaplan Turbine.
Velocity range: 0 – 1000 rpm. Power: 10 W.
Number of blades of the turbine: 4.
Turbine diameter: 52 mm.
Number of adjustable guide vanes of the distributor: 8.
Manometer range: 0 – 200 mm of water.
Braking system connected to 2 dynamometers:
Dynamometers range: 0 – 10 N.
Feed chamber.
Draft tube.
Tachometer.

(19.68 x 13.77 x 23.62 inches approx.)
(44 pounds approx.)

(FME00/B).
- Chronometer.
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FME05. Energy Losses in Bends FME07. Energy Losses in Pipes
Detail of FME05

This unit can work with the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic
Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B). The unit consists of the following elements, used in combination
This unit consists of a hydraulic circuit with a set of elements that disrupt with the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic Hydraulic Feed
the normal flow of the fluid that circulates by the pipe, due to sudden System (FME00/B):
section and direction variations, as well as friction.
These elements are: Pipe with quick connector to be coupled to the water outlet’s
Two 90° elbows, a short one and a middle one. mouthpiece at the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or the Basic
90° curve or long elbow. Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B).
Broadening.
6 mm external/4 mm inner diameter metallic test pipe.
Sudden narrowing section.
Sudden direction change, miter type. Water column differential manometer.
The unit has two manometers, Bourdon type: 0 – 2.5 bar and Constant height tank.
twelve manometric pipes of pressurized water. The system
pressurization is carried out with a manual air pump. Two Bourdon type manometers.
The hydraulic circuit has pressure tappings along the whole system,
which enable to measure the local load losses in the system.
This unit has two membrane valves, a valve which enables the PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES
regulation of the outlet flow, and a valve placed in series with the rest
of accessories of the hydraulic circuit.
1.- Energy loss in pipes for a turbulent regime.
2.- Determination of the energy loss in a turbulent regime.
1.- Filling of the manometric tubes. 3.- Determination of the number of Reynolds for a turbulent
2.- Measurement of the flow. regime.
3.- Measurement of load losses for a short elbow of 90°.
4.- Measurement of load losses for a medium elbow of 90°. 4.- Energy loss in pipes for a laminar regimen.
5.- Measurement of load losses for a curve of 90°. 5.- Determination of the energy loss factor f for a pipe in laminar
6.- Measurement of load losses for a broadening of 25/40. regime.
7.- Measurement of load losses for a narrowing 40/25. 6.- Determination of Reynolds number for the laminar regime.
8.- Measurement of load losses for a miter type abrupt direction change. 7.- Determination of the kinematic viscosity of water.
9.- Measurement of load losses for a membrane valve.
SPECIFICATIONS
Range of the two Bourdon type manometers: 0 to 2.5 bar. SPECIFICATIONS
Differential manometers range: 0 to 500 mm.
Number of manometric tubes: 12. Test pipe of 4 mm of inner diameter, 6 mm of external diameter
PVC Rigid pipes: and 500 mm of length.
Internal diameter: 25 mm.
External diameter: 32 mm. Differential manometer of water column.
Flexible pipes: Manometer scale: 0 to 500 mm (water).
Pressure taking-differential manometer. External diameter: 10 mm. Two Bourdon type manometers, range: 0 to 2 bar.
Pressurizing equipment. External diameter: 6 mm.
Drain. External diameter: 25 mm. Constant height tank.
Fittings: Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
Miter (90° angle). Anodized aluminum structure and panels of painted steel.
90° curve.
90° medium elbow.
90° short elbow.
90° long elbow.
Broadening of 25/40. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Narrowing of 40/25.
Valves: Dimensions: 330 x 330 x 900 mm approx.
Membrane valves. (12.99 x 12.99 x 35.43 inches approx.)
Diameter: 25 mm.
Antireturn: 6 mm. Weight: 30 kg approx.
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. (66 pounds approx.)
Dimensions: 750 x 550 x 950 mm approx. (29.52 x 21.65 x 37.40 inches approx.)
Weight: 10 kg approx. (22 pounds approx.)
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B). - Thermometer.
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FME15. Water Hammer FME23. Basic Pipe Network Unit

This pipe network unit is designed for the study of pressures and
The unit is designed to demonstrate the effects of instantaneous flows created by interconnected pipes, i.e. in a network.
or gradual velocity variation in a fluid. The objective of this unit is to simulate the problems that could
As a consequence of a quick change in the velocity of a fluid, originate in pipe networks, with pipes of different lengths and
diameters, as often happens in cities.
the Water Hammer phenomenon can be studied.
With this study, the distribution and arrangement of the networks
will be understood, in order to obtain the necessary flows and
pressures in them.
The unit is formed by a pipe network, valves, their connection
systems, water manometers and anodized aluminum structure
where the pipes network is located and the subjection panel of the
PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES manometers.
1.- Subduing of the water hammer effects.
2.- Study of the subduing depending on the diameter of the 1.- Load loss in a PVC pipe.
chimney. 2.- Load loss in a methacrylate pipe.
3.- Study of the load loss in pipes made of the same material.
3.- Calculations of the energy losses in pipes. 4.- Study of the load loss depending on the material.
5.- Friction coefficient in a PVC pipe.
6.- Friction coefficient in a methacrylate pipe.
SPECIFICATIONS 7.- Study of the friction coefficient depending on the material.
8.- Study of the friction coefficient depending on the diameter.
Constant level deposit, in methacrylate. 9.- Configuration of network in parallel for pipes of the same
material but different diameter.
Unload deposit, in methacrylate. 10.- Configuration of network in parallel for pipes of the same
diameter but different material.
Pipe circuits in PVC.
Valves to select the circuit. SPECIFICATIONS
Two adjustable equilibrium chimneys and subjection clips. Anodized aluminum structure where the pipe network is located
Connections system to the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic and the subjection panel of the manometers.
Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B) with fast plugs. Test pipes:
Three PVC pipes, with different diameters.
Easy and quick coupling system built-in. Methacrylate pipe.
Anodized aluminum structure. Eight pressure intakes, connected to a manometric tubes panel of
pressurized water.
Pressurization system.
Manometric tubes panel:
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Number of manometric tubes: 8.
Range: 0 to 470 mm of water.
Dimensions: 1215 x 270 x 1430 mm approx. Inlet pipe. Outlet pipe.
(47.83 x 10.62 x 56.29 inches approx.) Regulation valves for controlling the flow through the network.
Weight: 15 kg approx. Adjustable legs for leveling the unit.
(33 pounds approx.) Easy and quick coupling system built-in.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) Dimensions: 600 x 350 x 800 mm approx.

(23.62 x 13.77 x 31.49 inches approx.)
- Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or Basic Hydraulic Feed System (66 pounds approx.)
(FME00/B).
- Chronometer. REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)
(FME00/B).
- Chronometer.
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FME24. Unit for the Study of Porous Beds in

Venturi Tubes (Darcy´s Equation)
Detail of the Venturi’s

tubes with porous bed
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The unit is formed by a circular section conduit with a
truncated cone shape, transparent, and with pressure taps that
allow measuring simultaneously the values of static pressure
corresponding to any point of different sections.
It also has three another conduits, full of sand of different
diameters of grain.
The conduit ends can be extracted, so they can be placed in a
convergent or in a divergent way in regard to the flow direction.
There is a probe (Pitot’s tube) that moves along the section in
order to measure the height of each section (dynamic pressure).
The flow velocity in the unit can be modified by adjusting the
control valve and by using the Hydraulics Bench (FME00) or
Basic Hydraulic Feed System (FME00/B).
1.- Demonstration of Bernoulli’s theorem and its limitations in
divergent - convergent position.
2.- Demonstration of Bernoulli’s theorem and its limitations in
convergent-divergent position.
3.- Direct measurement of the static height and of the total
distribution of heights in Venturi’s tubes.
4.- Determination of the exact section in a Venturi’s tube.
5.- Head losses in the porous bed (elements FME24/A,
FME24/B and FME24/C).
SPECIFICATIONS
Manometer range: 0 – 300 mm of water.
Number of manometric tubes: 8.
Strangulation diameter upstream: 25 mm.
Narrowing:
Upstream: 10°.
Downstream: 21°.
Venturi’s tube with Pitot tube.
Venturi’s tube with porous bed of a grain diameter of 1.0 to 1.5 mm
(FME24/A).
(FME24/B).
(FME24/C).
Anodized aluminum structure and panels of painted steel.
(31.49 x 17.71 x 27.55 inches approx.)
(33 pounds approx.)

(FME00/B).
- Chronometer.
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3 ICAI. Interactive Computer Aided Instruction Software
With no physical connection between unit and computer (PC), this

complete software package consists of an Instructor Software
(EDIBON Classroom Manager -ECM-SOF) totally integrated
with the Student Software (EDIBON Student Labsoft -ESL-
SOF). Both are interconnected so that the teacher knows at any
moment what is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the
students.
Instructor Software
- ECM-SOF. EDIBON Classroom Manager (Instructor Software).

ECM-SOF is the application that allows the Instructor to register students, manage and assign tasks for workgroups, create own content to
carry out Practical Exercises, choose one of the evaluation methods to check the Student knowledge and monitor the progression related
to the planned tasks for individual students, workgroups, units, etc... so the teacher can know in real time the level of understanding of
any student in the classroom.
Innovative features:
• User Data Base Management.
• Administration and assignment of Workgroup, Task and
Training sessions.
• Creation and Integration of Practical Exercises and Multimedia
Resources.
• Custom Design of Evaluation Methods.
• Creation and assignment of Formulas & Equations.
• Equation System Solver Engine. ECM-SOF. EDIBON Classroom Manager (Instructor Software)
Application Main Screen
• Updatable Contents.
• Report generation, User Progression Monitoring and Statistics.
ECAL. EDIBON Calculations Program Package - Formula Editor

Screen
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Student Software
- ESL-SOF. EDIBON Student Labsoft (Student Software).
ESL-SOF is the application addressed to the Students that helps them to understand theoretical concepts by means of practical exercises
and to prove their knowledge and progression by performing tests and calculations in addition to Multimedia Resources. Default planned
tasks and an Open workgroup are provided by EDIBON to allow the students start working from the first session. Reports and statistics
are available to know their progression at any time, as well as explanations for every exercise to reinforce the theoretically acquired
technical knowledge.
Innovative features:
• Student Log-In & Self-Registration.
• Existing Tasks checking & Monitoring.
• Default contents & scheduled tasks available to be used from
the first session.
• Practical Exercises accomplishment by following the Manual
provided by EDIBON.
• Evaluation Methods to prove your knowledge and progression.
• Test self-correction.
ESL-SOF. EDIBON Student LabSoft (Student Software)
• Calculations computing and plotting. Application Main Screen
• Equation System Solver Engine.
• User Monitoring Learning & Printable Reports.
• Multimedia-Supported auxiliary resources.
For more information see ICAI catalogue. Click on the following link:
www.edibon.com/en/interactive-computer-aided-instruction-software
EPE. EDIBON Practical Exercise Program Package Main Screen
ERS. EDIBON Results & Statistics Program Package - Question Explanation ECAL. EDIBON Calculations Program Package Main Screen
Available Students/Units Softwares
hh Measurement -ESL-FME33-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for hh Hydraulic Machines: Pumps

-ESL-FME02-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for FME33. -ESL-FME12-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for
FME02. -ESL-FME35-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for FME12.
-ESL-FME10-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for FME35. -ESL-FME13-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for
FME10. hh Hydrodynamics FME13.
-ESL-FME37-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for -ESL-FME01-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for -ESL-FME38-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for
FME37. FME01. FME38.
-ESL-FME18-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for -ESL-FME03-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for hh Hydraulic Machines: Turbines
FME18. FME03. -ESL-FME27-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for
-ESL-FME26-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for -ESL-FME04-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for FME27.
-ESL-FME30/I-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for -ESL-FME17-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for FME28.
FME30/I. FME17. -ESL-FME29-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for
FME34. FME22. hh Hydraulic Piping System
-ESL-FME36-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for hh Flow Visualization -ESL-FME05-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for
FME36. -ESL-FME06-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for FME05.
hh Hydrostatics FME06. -ESL-FME07-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for
-ESL-FME11-A-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for -ESL-FME25-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for FME23.
FME11-A. FME25. -ESL-FME24-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for
-ESL-FME11-B-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for -ESL-FME31-SOF. EDIBON E-Learning Content for FME24.
FME11-B. FME31.
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4 BDAS. Data Acquisition System and Sensors
For being used with units type “FME”.

BDAS is designed to monitor the measurements of each unit type “FME” from a computer (PC).
This system can monitor any unit, checking the revolutions given by the water pump or the torque,
differential pressures for Bernoulli theorems, pressure measurements, flow measurements, etc.
It consist of:
BDAS/BFA. Electronic box, data acquisition board & software.
Base unit:
Anodized aluminum frame and panel made of painted steel.
Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.
The unit includes wheels to facilitate its mobility.
Sensors (only the sensors that correspond according to the purchased unit/s will be
included):
Two pressure sensors, range: 0 – 100 PSI (0 – 7 bar).
Two differential pressure sensors: they measure displacement through two
manometers with a range of up to 1 meter, scale: 0.1 mm.
Flow sensor for high working flows, range: 5 – 150 l/min.
Flow sensor for low working flows, range: 1.5 – 30 l/min.
Piezoresistive force sensor. It measures from 0 Kg to 1.5 kg and converts the value
into Newton.
Force sensor to calculate the braking torque of turbines. It measures from 0 kg to
2 kg and converts the value into Newton.
Optical speed sensor to measure the speed of turbines. Base Unit
Measurements of the speed and torque of the pumps.
Data Acquisition System:
Data Acquisition Electronic Box, with connectors for the different sensors.
PCI Express data acquisition board (National Instruments) that is lodged in a slot of
the computer. PCI Express bus.
Data acquisition software.
This system enables:
To represent the system responses curves in real time.
To record all the measurement values and results in a file. Data Acquisition Electronic Box
To plot the characteristic curves.
To calibrate the sensors that take part in the process.
There are accessories used to adapt each unit in order to operate them and connect them to the
Base Unit (BDAS/BFA) easily.
Examples:
FME03/BDAS-BFI. Specific Software and accessories for FME03. Manifold with
pressure takings to connect the FME03 unit to the Base Unit (BDAS/BFA).
FME08/BDAS-BFI. Specific Software and accessories for FME08. Device that supports FME03/BDAS-BFI
the force exerted by water, which is measured with the force sensor.
Dimensions and weights (approx):

BDAS/BFA:
-Base unit: Dimensions: 300 x 550 x 1200 mm approx. Weight: 10 kg approx.
-Data Acquisition Electronic Box: Dimensions: 490 x 330 x 310 mm approx. Weight: 10 kg approx.
FME08/BDAS-BFI
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SOFTWARE MAIN SCREENS
SCADA and PID Control

Main screen
Main Screen. Selection of the unit to work with.
Data acquisition from the FME12 unit. It allows to be operated either in parallel or in series and to visualize in the software the inlet and
outlet pressures and the flow impelled by the pumps.
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Software main screen
Data acquisition from the FME13 unit. Inlet and outlet pressures are measured to study the centrifugal pump, the flow rate impelled by the
pump and the revolutions and torque generated by the pump motor to move the water (liters per minute).
Data acquisition from the FME16 unit. This unit consists of a Pelton turbine. To study this type of turbine the braking torque, the revolutions
of the turbine and the pressure and flow rate impelled by the turbine are measured.
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Data acquisition from the FME27 unit. This unit consists of an axial turbine. To study this type of turbine the braking torque, the revolutions
of the turbine and the pressure and flow rate impelled by the turbine are measured.
Data acquisition from the FME28 unit. This unit consists of a Francis turbine. To study this type of turbine the braking torque, the revolutions
of the turbine and the pressure (both low and high pressures can be measured) and flow rate impelled by the turbine are measured. To
measure the revolutions of the turbine, since it is performed from an optical meter, the software indicates when a correct communication
to measure the velocity is established.
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Data acquisition from the FME29 unit. This unit consists of a Kaplan turbine. To study this type of turbine the braking torque, the revolutions
of the turbine and the pressure and flow rate impelled by the turbine are measured. The outlet pressure is measured with the differential
pressure sensors.
* Specifications subject to change without previous notice, due to the convenience of improvement of the product.
REPRESENTATIVE:
C/ Julio Cervera, 10. Móstoles Tecnológico.

28935 MÓSTOLES. (Madrid). ESPAÑA - SPAIN.
Tel.: 34-91-6199363 Fax: 34-91-6198647
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.edibon.com
Edition: ED02/24
Date: March/2024
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Basic Fluids Mechanics Integrated Laboratory

Engineering and Technical

EDIBON Classroom Manager

EDIBON E-Learning Content

EDIBON E-Learning Content

required BDAS. Basic Data Acquisition Technique

Data Acquisition Electornic Box

Data Acquisition Software Other units

What are the parts included in the laboratory?

1 Base Service Units:

3 ICAI. Interactive Computer Aided Instruction Software:

3.1) ECM-SOF. EDIBON CLASSROOM MANAGER (INSTRUCTOR SOFTWARE):

3.2) ESL-SOF. EDIBON STUDENT LABSOFT (STUDENT SOFTWARE):

4 BDAS. Data Acquisition System and Sensors.

Complete LIFLUBA/ LABORATORY includes: 1 + 2 + 3 + 4

Minimum supply: 1 Base Service Unit + 2 Unit/s.

A) ICAI + BDAS working possibility (complete EDIBON system)

EDIBON Classroom Manager

EDIBON E-Learning Content

B) ICAI working possibility

EDIBON Classroom Manager

EDIBON E-Learning Content

EDIBON E-Learning Content

C) BDAS working possibility

+ + Data Acquisition Electronic Box

Data Acquisition Software

Base Service Unit: Unit/s BDAS.

D) Simplest working possibility

Base Service Unit: Unit/s

PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

1.- Flow measurement. Dimensions: 1130 x 730 x 1000 mm approx.

- FME00-CR. Chronometer. REQUIRED SERVICES

FME00/B. Basic Hydraulic Feed System

The FME00/B is a service unit for different Fluid Mechanics Units

1.- Flow measurement. REQUIRED SERVICES

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED ELEMENTS (Not included) - Water supply and drain.

FME02. Flow over Weirs FME10. Dead Weight Calibrator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION

PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included) REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)

- Hydraulics Bench (FME00). - It can work in autonomous way.

FME37. Flowmeter Calibrator

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)

FME26. Depression Measurement System

GENERAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Dimensions: 750 x 450 x 950 mm approx. REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)

REQUIRED ELEMENTS (Not included)

FME30. Transparent Vortex Flow Meter FME30/I. Vortex Flow Meter

Detail of FME30 Detail of FME30/I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION

PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES

FME32. Static Pitot Tube FME34. Fluid Statics and Manometry

GENERAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The FME36 unit is a variable area flowmeter with float. This

1.- Flow measurement.

Anodized aluminum structure and panel of painted steel.