The Fluid Mechanics Laboratory is designed to help engineering students understand the fundamental principles of fluid behavior through direct experimentation. This lab plays a crucial role in Mechanical, Civil, and Aeronautical Engineering education, providing hands-on experience in measuring flow, pressure, and loss characteristics under various conditions.
Each apparatus is designed as per AICTE norms and university syllabus (Anna University, DOTE, VTU, AP-SBTET, KTU), ensuring suitability for practical curriculum requirements.
Key Equipment in the Lab:Venturimeter and Orifice Meter Test Rig – For flow measurement
Bernoulli’s Theorem Apparatus – To verify energy conservation
Reynolds Number Apparatus – To study laminar and turbulent flow
Pipe Friction Apparatus – For determining friction factor
Losses in Pipe Fittings Apparatus – Sudden expansion/contraction losses
Metacentric Height Apparatus – For stability analysis of floating bodies
Notch Apparatus (V-notch & Rectangular Notch) – For open channel flow measurement
Impact of Jet on Vanes Apparatus – For studying jet forces
Orifice and Mouthpiece Apparatus – Discharge coefficient evaluation
Pitot Tube Setup – For velocity measurement
Flow over Weirs Apparatus
Viscosity Measurement Apparatus (Redwood / Saybolt / Capillary tube type)
Understanding flow behavior, velocity profiles, and pressure distribution
Study of fluid properties, stability, energy conservation, and momentum principles
Training in flow rate measurement techniques
We deliver and install Fluid Mechanics Lab setups across:
Tamil Nadu – Coimbatore, Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Tirunelveli
Kerala – Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut, Thrissur, Palakkad
Karnataka – Bengaluru, Mysore, Hubballi, Tumkur, Belgaum
Andhra Pradesh – Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Nellore
₹ 29999 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Size/Dimension | 250 mm x 250 mm x 450 mm |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Material | Clear acrylic/PVC pipes, Stainless Steel/ABS fittings |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | Approx. 1.2m x 0.5m x 0.8m |
| Weight | 15-25 kg (approx.) |
Minimum order quantity: 2 Piece
₹ 53000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| category | Bernoullis Theorem Apparatus |
₹ 15000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Size/Dimension | 250 mm x 250 mm x 450 mm |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Material | Clear acrylic/PVC tank with stainless steel or brass orifices & mouthpieces |
| Dimensions | Approx. 600 mm (L) x 300 mm (W) x 500 mm (H) |
| Weight | 5-7 kg (without water) |
Minimum order quantity: 2 Piece
₹ 24000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Type | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Equipment |
| Capacity | Water tank approx. 50-100 liters |
| Brand | vihas |
| Automation Grade | Manual |
| Model | Metacentric Height Apparatus |
The Metacentric Height Apparatus is used to determine the metacentric height of a floating body and to study the stability of floating vessels. The setup consists of a rectangular/square pontoon (floating vessel) placed in a water tank. The vessel is provided with a movable weight along its breadth and a hanging pendulum scale to measure the angle of tilt when the weight is shifted.
By shifting the movable weight laterally, the vessel tilts, and the angle of tilt is noted. From this, the metacentric height (GM) is calculated, which is a critical parameter for determining whether a floating body will remain stable in water.
₹ 42000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Material | Stainless steel pipes, PVC, and acrylic components |
| Power | 220-240V, 50Hz (for pump, if included) |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Mercury Weight | Approximately 15-20 kg |
| Dimension | 1200 mm (L) x 500 mm (W) x 800 mm (H) |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Minimum order quantity: 1 Piece
₹ 90000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Material | Stainless Steel, PVC, and Acrylic |
| Dimensions | 1500 mm (L) x 600 mm (W) x 1200 mm (H) |
| Weight | Approximately 50 kg |
| Tank Capacity | 50 Liters (Stainless Steel) |
| Finish | Color Coated |
Minimum order quantity: 1 Piece
₹ 5000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Display Type | Analog |
| Brand | vihas |
| Use | Calibration |
| Pressure Type | Gauge Pressure |
| Pressure Medium | Oil / Water / Air |
| Automation Grade | Manual |
| Capacity | Single or multiple gauges |
₹ 81600 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Material | Stainless steel, acrylic, and corrosion-resistant components |
| Dimensions | Approx. 600 mm (L) x 400 mm (W) x 500 mm (H) |
| Weight | Approx. 10 kg |
| Weight Measurement | Spring balance or load cell for force measurement |
| Voltage | 220V |
Minimum order quantity: 1 Piece
₹ 78000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Type | Centrifugal Pump |
| Phase | vm005 |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Material | PVC or Stainless Steel |
| Power | 230V AC, 50Hz |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Minimum order quantity: 1 Piece
₹ 93600 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Material | Stainless Steel and Transparent Acrylic |
| Motor Power | 1HP DC Motor |
| Phase | vm006 |
| Power Supply | 220V AC, 50Hz |
| Speed | Adjustable speed range: 0-3000 RPM |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Minimum order quantity: 1 Piece
The Reciprocating Pump Test Rig is a high-quality educational apparatus designed for engineering students and professionals to study the performance characteristics of reciprocating pumps. It is equipped with a 1HP DC Motor and a Speed Controller to allow precise control and measurement of pump operations. This test rig is ideal for conducting experiments to analyze pump efficiency, discharge, head, and power consumption under varying speeds and loads.
The setup is compact, user-friendly, and designed for educational purposes, making it suitable for engineering labs in universities, polytechnics, and technical training institutes.
₹ 174998 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Power Capacity | 2 kW |
| Automation Grade | Automatic |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Flow Rate | 5-50 LPM (Liters Per Minute) |
| Weight | 150-200 kg (approx.) |
| Flow Measurement | Rotameter / Digital Flow Sensor |
Minimum order quantity: 2 Piece
₹ 35000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Power | 0.5 - 1 HP |
| Voltage | 230 V AC |
| Capacity | Flow rate 0.5 - 5 L/min |
| Sump Tank Capacity | 60 - 100 Litres |
| Mercury Weight | 250 - 500 g |
| Back Sheet | Laminated |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
The Fluid Friction Apparatus is designed to study the frictional losses in fluid flow through different pipes and fittings. It enables determination of Darcy’s friction factor, loss coefficients, and variation of pressure drop with flow velocity under laminar and turbulent regimes.
The setup consists of a sump tank, centrifugal pump, and test section containing pipes of different diameters and materials, fitted with pressure tapping points. Flow is measured using a measuring tank with stopwatch or a rotameter, and head loss is measured using a differential manometer/pressure transducers connected to tapping points along the pipe.
₹ 35000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Power | 0.25 - 0.5 kW |
| Voltage | 220 V AC |
| Capacity | Flow rate 0 - 60 L/min |
| Sump Tank Capacity | 20 - 50 L |
| Back Sheet | Powder-coated mild steel |
| Electricity Supply | 220 V AC |
| Feature | Measures pressure drop and friction factor |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
₹ 86400 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Material | Stainless Steel / Acrylic / Mild Steel (as per requirement) |
| Weight | 10-15 kg (approx.) |
| Tank Capacity | 20-30 liters (approx.) |
| Flow Measurement | Using measuring tank and stopwatch |
| Finish | Color Coated |
Minimum order quantity: 1 Piece
₹ 28000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Material | Mild Steel |
| Automation Grade | Manual |
| Usage/Application | Determination of critical Reynolds number in fluid mechanics labs |
| Color | Blue |
| Finishing | Powder Coated |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
The Reynolds Number Apparatus is a laboratory setup designed to demonstrate the phenomenon of laminar, transitional, and turbulent flow of fluids through a pipe. The apparatus is based on Osborne Reynolds’ classic experiment and is widely used in fluid mechanics laboratories to visualize different flow regimes and determine the critical Reynolds number.
It consists of a transparent glass or acrylic test section, supplied with water from a constant head tank to ensure a steady flow. A fine dye injection system introduces a colored stream into the fluid, enabling direct observation of flow patterns. By controlling the flow rate with a regulating valve, the transition from laminar to turbulent flow can be clearly observed
₹ 32000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Pressure | 0 - 250 bar |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Display Type | Analog |
| Pressure Type | Hydraulic |
| Dial Size | 100 mm / 150 mm |
₹ 34000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Model Name/Number | PT-101 |
| Usage/Application | Laboratory |
| Temperature | 10 DegreeC - 45 DegreeC |
| Diameter | ~25-30 mm |
| Brand | vihas |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
The Pitot Tube Setup is a fluid mechanics laboratory apparatus used to measure fluid velocity at different points in a pipe or duct using a Pitot tube in conjunction with a differential manometer. It works on the principle of converting kinetic energy of fluid into pressure head, as formulated by Henri Pitot.
Water is supplied from a sump tank through a pump and made to flow through the test section (pipe/duct). A Pitot tube with manometer is inserted at various points across the section to measure stagnation pressure. By comparing stagnation pressure and static pressure, the velocity at that point can be calculated
₹ 58000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Motor | Submersible centrifugal pump motor |
| Phase | Single Phase / Three Phase |
| Sump Tank Capacity | 150 - 300 Litres |
| Voltage | 230 V AC |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
The Submersible Pump Test Rig is a closed-loop experimental setup designed to study the performance characteristics of a submersible centrifugal pump. The system allows students and researchers to measure and analyze the relationship between discharge, head, input power, efficiency, and speed of the pump under various operating conditions.
The rig consists of a submersible pump mounted inside a water sump, connected to a delivery pipework system equipped with flow measuring devices, pressure sensors, and throttling valves. The pump is driven through a control panel with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), enabling variation of speed and supply frequency for affinity law studies
₹ 180000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Automation Grade | Semi-Automatic |
| Usage/Application | Measurement of efficiency |
| Color | Blue |
| Finishing | Smooth |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Voltage | 220 V AC |
₹ 210000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Display | Digital |
| Flow Range | 0.5 - 10 L/s |
| Brand | vihas |
| Model Name/Number | OCF-101 |
| Power Input | 0.5-1 HP |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
The Open Channel Flow Apparatus is a laboratory setup designed to study the characteristics of flow in open channels. It allows investigation of flow patterns, measurement of discharge, determination of flow profiles, and analysis of hydraulic structures such as weirs, notches, and sluice gates.
The apparatus consists of a rectangular transparent flume/channel mounted on a rigid MS frame with tilting arrangement for slope adjustment. A sump tank and centrifugal pump provide water circulation in a closed-loop system. Flow rate is measured using a discharge measuring tank with stopwatch or by a flowmeter. Water depth at different points along the channel is measured using a point gauge/traversing hook gauge.
₹ 55000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Brand | vihas |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Phase | Single Phase / Three Phase |
| Color | Powder-coated (typically Blue / Gray / Custom) |
| Voltage | 220 V AC |
| Floor Area | 1.0 m x 0.6 m |
| Valve Types | Gate |
| Working Pressures | Up to 2 - 3 bar |
| Net Dimensions | 1200 mm x 600 mm x 1000 mm |
₹ 32000 / Piece Get Latest Price
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Tank Capacity | 50 - 100 Litres |
| Color | Blue |
| Power Supply | Single Phase, 220V AC |
| Notch Angle | 60 Degree / 90 Degree |
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