Description:
The Impact of Jet Apparatus is designed to investigate the force generated by a water jet striking plates that represent turbine vanes. This apparatus allows for precise measurement of the impact force produced by a high-velocity water jet, providing valuable insights into fluid dynamics and momentum transfer.
Key Features:
• Force Measurement: Accurately measures the force exerted by a jet of water impacting various test plates.
• Transparent Cylinder: Houses a vertically tapered nozzle, offering clear visibility of the jet and impact point.
• Hydraulic Bench Integration: Mounted on the top of a hydraulic bench, the nozzle produces a high-velocity jet of water supplied by the hydraulic system.
• Weigh Beam Assembly: Equipped with a jockey weight to measure the force generated by the jet impact on the test plate.
• Interchangeable Test Plates: Flat, hemispherical, angled, and conical plates can be easily swapped in just seconds without the need for tools.
• Drain Tube: Positioned at the base of the cylinder for efficient drainage.

• Versatility: Suitable for investigating jet impacts on multiple plate geometries and comparing them with momentum change.
Experiments to be Performed:
• Measurement of the impact force on flat and hemispherical plates and comparison with momentum change.
• Measurement of the impact force on an angled flat plate and conical plate, with comparison to momentum change.

Technical Specifications:
• Flat Plate Diameter: Minimum 74 mm, positioned normal to and coincident with the jet axis.
• Hemispherical Plate Diameter: Minimum 60 mm.

• Conical Plate Diameter: Minimum 75 mm, with a 120° angle.
• Angled Plate Diameter: Minimum 75 mm, with a 30° angle.
• Jockey Weight: Minimum 600 g.
• Weight Beam Scale: Minimum 250 mm, with 1 mm divisions.
• Nominal Nozzle Diameter: Minimum 10 mm.
• Nozzle-to-Impact Point Distance: Minimum 35 mm.
• Included Accessories: All necessary pipe clips, tubing, and a printed operation manual.