TURBINE FLOWMETER SET UP

Aim :

To the calibrate the given Turbine flow meter .

Procedure :
1.

Connect the instrument to 1ph, 230V, 10Amps supply.

2.

Fill the sump tank with water.

3.

Switch on the power switch, Mains On starts glowing as well as

digital flow indicator.

4.

Initial Setting: Start the pump using supply pump starter,

Regulate the valve and set the water flow near to the maximum
flow using Rota meter. (Almost 25 LPM)

5.

Note down the time taken each 20cm rise in water

level in the Piezometer for the above setting .

6.

Observe the digital flow indicator, note down the reading in

pulse per second shown at the upper indication.

7.

Now using the equation given calculate the factor and enter it in
the indicator using button SET. Once set button is pressed,
using upper arrow and downward arrow button factor can
be
fed to the indicator. Now press ENTbutton to get the
discharge in
LPM through the Turbine meter.
8.

To get different set of readings ,using valve set different flow rate
at Rota meter ( eg: 5,10 etc..) and also Note down the
time taken each 20cm rise in water level in the
Piezometer
9.

Calculate the actual discharge from the equation. Plot the graph
as given. Repeat the expt for different discharge.

PRECATIONS AND THINGS TO REMEMBER :

1.

Do not the pump if the voltage is less than 180 V .

2.

Do not forget to give electrical neutral & earth connections

correctly .

3.

There is no danger of water being not there in the sump

tank , since the measuring tank is fitted with overflow pipe .

4.

Frequently ( at least once in three months ) Grease / Oil the

rotating parts .

5.

Initially , put clean water free from foreign material , and change
once in three months .

6.

At least every week , operate the unit for five minutes to

prevent clogging of the moving parts .

7.

Each time before starting the experiment initial setting is must.

FORMULAE FOR CALCULATIONS

1.

Actual Discharge Q cal :

Q cal =

((A*R*60000)/100*t) in LPM.

Where, A is the area of collecting tank =0.085 m2

R is the rise of water level in collecting tank in cm.
t is the time for R cm of water rise in collecting tank in sec.
Calculation for the Factor:
FACTOR = Qrotameter / Turbine flow meter rotation in pulse/s

GRAPH :

Vs Q

Vs Deviation

digital
digital

cal

TABLE OF READINGS AND CALCULATIONS

FACTOR:
Digital
Flow Rate
Q digital in
LPM

Pulse/ Sec

Rise of water
level in
Piezometer H
in cm

Time for rise

of R cm of
water in sec

Actual
Discharge Q
cal in LPM

Deviation
Q digital- Qcal