CE 016 – Hydraulics
Laboratory Report
Activity 2: Volumetric Flowrate Measurement
2.1. Student Outcomes (SOs) Addressed by the Activity
SO d, Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, and interpret data, and
synthesize information to provide valid conclusions for investigating complex problem
SO i, Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and
In multidisciplinary setting.
2.2. Activity’s Intended Learning Outcomes (AILOs)
At the end of this activity, the student shall be able to:
a) Familiarize the fundamental parts of the Hydraulic Bench.
b) Identify and operate the fundamental parts of the Hydraulic Bench.
c) Apply the techniques and skills in using hydraulic machine relevant to professional
engineering practice.
2.3. Objective/s of the Activity
The objective of this experiment is to introduce the basic principles, procedures in operating, and
significance of the Hydraulic Bench in conducting Hydraulics Engineering Experiments.
2.4. Principle of the Activity
Table 2-1: Unit Description of HM 150 ‘Basic Hydraulic Bench’
Position Item Function
1 Sump Tank Use to hold the water that will be using for the whole
experiment.
2 Sliding Valve This is use whether to hold the water discharge or let it
pass going to sump tank.
3 Remote sight gauge Use for visual reading of liquid level.
4 Volumetric measuring tank Use to hold the discharge of the experiment instrument
with channel and accessories.
5 Water Supply connection for Use to connect the pup with the accessories.
accessories without pump
6 Discharge cap Use for safety measure if ever the pump turn on
unexpectedly.
7 Switch box Use to on and off the power source.
8 Overflow pipe Use to control the height of liquid, excess liquid enters
the pipe’s open end and drains away.
9 Flow channel valve Use to control the flow of the pump.
10 Water supply connection for Use to connect the pump flow and the experiment
accessories with pump instrument
11 Submersible motor driven Use to pump the water upward to the experiment
pump instrument or accessories.
12 Drain box Use to drain the water from the sump tank.
∆V
Note: The volume flow rate is calculated as V = , Use gravitational acceleration g equal to 9.81 m/
∆t
and density of water ρ equal to 998 kg /m 3.
2.5. Materials/Equipment
1 unit HM 150.0 Basic Hydraulic Bench
HM 150.0 Basic Hydraulic Bench Accessories
1 Set Timer
Power and Water Supplies
2.6. Procedure
Operating
1. Set up the Hydraulic Bench on an even surface.
2. Fill the sump tank with water until the water level is 10 cm. below the edge of sump tank
3. Connect the apparatus to an electric power supply.
4. Screw the discharge cap or a hose at the end of the discharge pipe.
5. Turn on the main power switch and turn on pump.
6. Open flow adjustment valve carefully.
Volumetric Flow rate Determination
1. To do so, use stopwatch to establish time t required for raising the level in the volumetric
tank of HM 150 from 20 L to 30 L.
2. Close the outlet valve.
3. Read the actual volume at the remote sight gauge.
2.7. Activity Report
Course Code: CE 016 Activity No.: 2
Course Title: Hydraulics Section: CE32S1
Group No.: Date Performed:
Group Members: Date Submitted: March 3, 2021
Instructor: Engr. Christ John Marcos
2.7.1. Data and Results
Table 2-2: Summary of Volumetric Flow rate Data
Trial Volume, V (m3) Time, t (sec) Flow Rate, Q (m 3 /s )
1 0.01 6 0.00167
2.7.2. Schematic Diagram of HM 150 ‘Basic Hydraulic Bench’
2.7.3. Computations
V =10 L
1 m3 3
10 L × =0.01 m
1000
V =0.01m 3
Volume
Q=
Time
0.01 m 3
Q=
6 sec
m3
Q=0.00167
s
2.7.4. Conclusion/s
The volume flow rate Q of a fluid is defined to be the volume of fluid that is passing through a
given cross-sectional area per unit time. The term cross sectional area is describe as the area
through which something is flowing. The equation for the volume flow rate is:
Volume
Q=
Time
According to Urroz (2010), Hydraulic Bench is a self-contained water supply device that allow
recirculating water from a Sump Tank into different hydraulic devices. A centrifugal Pump moves
water from the Sump Tank through a hose into a Water Inlet at the top of the bench.
The hydraulics bench unit provides
the basic ser-
vices for the pumping and volumetric
measure-
ment of the water supply with
which all the
additonal accessories and
experiments are used.
The hydraulics bench unit provides
the basic ser-
vices for the pumping and volumetric
measure-
ment of the water supply with
which all the
additonal accessories and
experiments are used.
The hydraulic bench unit provides the basic services for the pumping and volumetric measureme
of the water supply with which all the additional accessories are used.
