Particle Drag Coefficient — MOE Lab Tender Details

Particle Drag Coefficient

Shows the drag coefficient of different sized particles (spheres) and the viscosity of liquids

Experiments
Determination of the viscosity of different fluids
Determination of the drag coefficient of various spheres

Specifications
Free-standing unit on a steel frame
2x Tubes:
Glass with a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) valve
Internal diameter – 51 mm
Outside diameter – 56 mm
Length (test section) – 1300 mm
Length overall (including valve & collection vial) – 1500 mm
Volume approximately 2.6 litres
Fitted with glass sample collection vials
Test spheres (5 off each size):
Aluminium - 5/32" (3.96 mm), 5 mm and 6 mm
Nylon - 3 mm and 4 mm
Delrin - 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm and 8 mm
Stainless steel -  1/16” (1.587 mm), 2 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, 4.5 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 7.5 mm and 8 mm
Recommended Test Fluids:
Water
Thin Machine Oil
Castor Oil
Motor Oil
Any fluid that can be safely handled and is chemically compatible with the wetted parts of the equipment – glass and PTFE, and the spheres being used
Dimensions and Weight
Nett: 1540 mm high x 410 mm wide x 330 mm front to back, 18 kg