Determination Of Settling Velocity

Determination of Settling Velocity

(FM-024)

Familiarization with definition and factors affecting the settling velocity.
Calculation of the settling velocity
Investigation of the parameters affecting the settling velocity in spheres such as:
Density and viscosity of the fluid
Density and diameter of the sphere

2 cylinders
- inner Ø: 90mm each
- height: 1330mm each
- sink height: 1000mm each
Spheres
- aluminium (density: 2,7kg/dm3)
- 2x 5mm Ø
- 2x 10mm Ø
Density of glycerin: 1261.3 kg/m3.
Density of hydraulic oil 46: 861 kg/m3.

Determination of Settling Velocity (FM - 024)
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Spheres.
Tank of glycerin.
Tank of hydraulic oil 46.

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Description
Technical Details

The determination of settling velocity trainer (FM-024) demonstrates the influence of sphere size and density on settling velocity as well as the density and viscosity of the fluid. The trainer is composed of two transparent cylinders for comparative examinations.

Two transparent cylinders enable comparing the influence of the sphere diameter, sphere density and different fluids on the settling velocity.
Guide tubes in the cover of the two cylinders enable safe insertion of the sphere.
At the lower end of the cylinder there is a sluice through which the spheres can be removed again without significant loss of fluid.
A stopwatch measures the sedimentation time.

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Determination of Settling Velocity

(FM-024)