Pitot Tube
Model Number: H40A
A Pitot tube flow meter for demonstrating pressure measurement, velocity profile, and flow meter accuracy with the H40 unit.
Overview
A popular flow meter for use with TecQuipment’s Flow Meter Calibration unit (H40). It shows the accuracy and use of a Pitot tube flow meter. This flow meter quickly and easily fits into place between the adaptors in the base unit of the Flow Meter Calibration unit. The manometers of the calibration unit show the pressure differences at the flow meter and across the overall flow meter assembly. A precision micrometer head allows the user to accurately adjust the position of the Pitot tip that traverses across the inside of the pipe. The tip measures the change in pressure across the pipe for a given flow rate. A second tapping in the pipe wall measures the static pressure. Plots of these pressures show the velocity profile in a pipe and explain the boundary layer and surface friction in pipes and flow channels.
Features
- For use with TecQuipment’s Flow Meter Calibration unit (H40)
- Quickly and easily fits between the adaptors in the base unit
- Precision micrometer head for accurate Pitot tip adjustment
- Separate wall tapping for static pressure measurement
- Measures pressure change across the pipe for a given flow rate
- Demonstrates velocity profile, boundary layer, and surface friction effects
Specifications
- Compatible unit: TecQuipment Flow Meter Calibration unit (H40)
- Pitot tip adjustment: Precision micrometer head
- Pressure measurement: Pressure differences shown on the calibration unit manometers at the flow meter and across the overall flow meter assembly
- Static pressure measurement: Separate tapping in the pipe wall
- Installation: Fits between the adaptors in the base unit of the Flow Meter Calibration unit
Learning Outcomes
- Accuracy of pitot tube flow meters
- Losses and k value
- Calculation of the coefficient of discharge
- Velocity profile
Requirements
- TecQuipment Flow Meter Calibration unit (H40)