Measuring Pressure Drop in Pipe Components

This experiment measures pressure drop in pipe components used in internal flow systems. Friction from channel walls, fittings, and obstructions can turn fluid pressure into heat, which reduces the pressure available for flow.

A piping network is built with straight tubing, helical tube coils, an...

Piping networks are commonly found in engineered and natural systems since they can efficiently transport, circulate, and distribute fluids. The water that comes out of the tap at your home travels through a complex city water supply system which is an excellent example of an engineered piping network. As fluid circulates through a piping networ...