Free Force Vortex Apparatus
Product Code : EL-FML-11046
The Free Force Vortex Apparatus from Lab Exports is a fluid mechanics lab setup used to plot the surface profile of a free vortex and a forced vortex, allowing students to verify that total energy remains constant throughout a free vortex flow.
Specifications
| Cylinder | Acrylic, approx. 200 mm diameter, transparent |
| Overflow Point Height | 150 mm |
| Drive | FHP variable speed motor with V-belt drive for rotating the cylinder |
| Jets | Four circumferential jets near the base of the cylinder for free vortex formation |
| Orifice | Reducing bush arrangement for investigating reduced diameters |
Key Features
- Demonstrates both free vortex and forced vortex formation in one setup
- Four circumferential jets create the free vortex with negligible jet torque
- Variable speed motor with V-belt rotates the cylinder about its vertical axis to form the forced vortex
- Transparent acrylic cylinder allows direct visual observation of the vortex surface profile
- Reducing bush orifice allows investigation of different outlet diameters
- Verifies that total energy (sum of pressure and datum head) remains constant throughout the vortex
Applications
The Free Force Vortex Apparatus is used in fluid mechanics laboratories to study vortex flow behaviour, helping students plot and compare the surface profiles of free and forced vortices and verify the constant total energy principle in free vortex flow.
Why Choose Lab Exports
Lab Exports is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of engineering lab equipment including a complete range of Fluid Mechanics Lab apparatus for engineering colleges and technical institutes. Every unit is built for classroom durability, measurement accuracy and long-term reliability, backed by responsive after-sales support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Free Force Vortex Apparatus demonstrate?
It demonstrates the surface profile of both free and forced vortices and verifies that total energy remains constant in free vortex flow.
Q2. How is the free vortex formed?
Four circumferential jets placed near the base of the transparent cylinder generate the free vortex.
Q3. How is the forced vortex formed?
A variable speed motor rotates the cylinder about its vertical axis via a V-belt to create the forced vortex.
Q4. What is the cylinder made of?
The cylinder is made of transparent acrylic, approximately 200 mm in diameter.
Q5. Can different outlet diameters be tested?
Yes, a reducing bush orifice arrangement allows investigation of reduced outlet diameters.
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