Vortex Apparatus — MOE Lab Tender Details

Vortex Apparatus

Studies the phenomena of free and fixed vortices

Experiments
Determination of the surface profile of a forced vortex
Determination of the surface profile of a free vortex
Determination of the total head variation in a forced vortex
Comparison of results with theoretical predictions

Specifications
Comprises;
A low voltage motor rotating a cylindrical vessel about its vertical axis
Includes overheat protection thermostats
Includes variable speed control unit
Acrylic Cylinder 380 mm wide x 180 mm deep, fitted with a removable drain plug, which is retained for forced vortex experiments
A perforated acrylic cylinder 286 mm wide x 180 mm deep which fits inside the larger cylinder for free vortex experiments
Probe traverse to measure the surface profile of the vortex, in mm
Pitot tube traverse to measure the distribution of total head, in mm
Maximum flow rate 8 L.min-1

Nett dimensions:
Vortex Vessel: 650 mm wide x 500 mm high x 400 mm front to back, 20 kg
Controller: 250 mm wide x 110 mm high x 270 mm front to back, 3.5 kg