Pipe Network Bench – Engineering Lab Training System (AS-INT-TVET-DVET-003)The Pipe Network Bench is a specialized educational training system designed to analyze and understand flow distribution, pressure losses, and hydraulic behavior in complex pipe networks. Widely used in technical institutions, TVET/DTVET colleges, and universities globally, this lab equipment meets the stringent technical standards required by World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), African Development Bank (AfDB) funded projects and other international tenders.
Description
Engineered to demonstrate real-world fluid mechanics problems, the unit allows students and researchers to simulate series and parallel pipe arrangements, branches, and joints. The underlying principle is analogous to Kirchhoff’s laws in electrical circuits, drawing comparisons between hydraulic pressures and electrical voltages, enabling effective node and loop analyses.
Key FeaturesModular pipe fittings and diverse pipe lengths for assembling various network configurations.
Intelligent design allowing quick changeover between series, parallel, and branched pipe systems.
Includes two-tube manometers with different pressure ranges for precise pressure loss measurement across network nodes.
Closed water circuit with supply tank and pump for uninterrupted experimental operation.
High-quality transparent materials for visual flow inspection and educational clarity.
Durable frame with secure mounting for stable experiments.
Practical Experiments and Learning OutcomesDetermination of pressure drop and flow rate characteristics across complex pipe networks.
Study of hydraulic resistance, node pressure distribution, and flow balancing in networks.
Application of Kirchhoff’s hydraulic analogy for solving pipe system problems.
Observation and analysis of flow division in branched and parallel pipe arrangements.
Calibration and use of pressure measurement devices under varying flow conditions.
Educational BenefitsEquips students with practical understanding of pipe network hydraulics essential in water supply systems, industrial piping, and sewage networks.
Meets global engineering curriculum requirements and contributes to skill development in hydraulics for TVET and engineering programs.
Ideal for capacity building under multilateral funded education and infrastructure projects.
Supports hands-on training for future engineers in designing efficient and sustainable pipe systems.
Why It’s Tender-ReadyDesigned according to specifications typical of World Bank, ADB, AfDB project tenders for engineering lab equipment.
Optimizes training outcomes for government and donor-funded capacity building projects in hydraulic engineering.
Delivered with detailed manuals, experiment guidelines, and technical support for smooth implementation.
Constructed for durability and ease of maintenance in demanding academic environments.
ApplicationsTechnical Institutes and Universities for Civil and Mechanical Engineering Hydraulic Courses.
TVET/DTVET Centers focusing on Water Resource Management and Hydraulic Technologies.
Research Facilities studying complex fluid flow behaviors in engineering systems.
Development and Capacity Building Projects with Water and Sanitation focus areas.
