APSE ISIS ISS EOOPHEEEEOETECHPROHOVVSS SHS SSIS SSO LAY Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus Instruction Manual F1-12 ISSUE 9 February 2013inal i me a ee ee ee ee Table of Contents Copyright and Trademarks General Overview Equipment Diagrams. Important Safety Information. Introduction. Water Borne Hazards. Electrical Safety Description Overview. Balance arm, weight hanger and counterbalance Clear acrylic flotation tank ‘Water supply and drainage. Installation Advisory. Instaling the Equipment Operation Operating the Equipment. Equipment Specifications. Environmental Conditions. Routine Maintenance Responsibility General. Laboratory Teaching Exercises. Index to Exercises Nomenciature Exercise A Operating the Optional Software (F1-301) Contact Details for Further Information. 222008 4 a 12 12 12 13 13 13 15 22 29PISSIISISSISLVVVVEwLBBOLOHOBMOHLELHH BVO OwSSSOO SSS TES Disclaimer This document and all the information contained within itis proprietary to Armfield Limited. 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All rights reserved, Any technical documentation made available by Armfield Limited is the copyright work of Armfield Limited and wholly owned by Armfield Limited, Brands and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.od were re Sewers eee errr rere rere ee General Overview Fluid mechanics has developed as an analytical discipline from the application of the classical laws of statics, dynamics and thermodynamics, to situations in which fluids can be treated as continuous media. The particular laws involved are those of the conservation of mass, energy and momentum and, in each application, these laws may be simplified in an attempt to describe quantitatively the behaviour of the fluid. ‘The Hydraulics Bench Description service module, F1-10, provides the necessary facilities to support a comprehensive range of hydraulic models each of which is designed to demonstrate a particular aspect of hydraulic theory. The specific hydraulic model that we are concerned with for this experiment is the Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus, F1-12. A full description of the apparatus is given later in these texts.PPADISIIE ISOS APDOPIVIIBVEBHBPBBTTBTeLeSCLeSereOSCrLY Equipment Diagrams Balance Am ClampreSerew —Knfe Eage Pret Counterbtance \ S — F Aajustabe Feet ‘ouscrant Figure 1: F1-12 Hydrostatic Pressure ApparatusaN PIPISIIISII VE AOBDTLLwLLLESOBBeeL BELO ee CLS HEE Hee Tee Important Safety Information Introduction Al practical work areas and laboratories should be covered by local safety regulations which must be followed at all times. itis the responsibilty of the owner to ensure that all users are made aware of relevant local regulations, and that the apparatus is operated in accordance with those regulations. If requested then Armfield can supply a typical set of standard laboratory safety rules, but these are guidelines only and should be modified as required. Supervision of users should be provided whenever appropriate. ‘Your F1-12 Hydrostatic Pressure apparatus has been designed to be safe in use when installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual. As with any piece of sophisticated equipment, dangers exist if the equipment is misused, mishandled or badly maintained, Water Borne Hazards ‘The equipment described in this instruction manual involves the use of water, which under certain conditions can create a health hazard due to infection by harmful micro-organisms. For example, the microscopic bacterium called Legionella pneumophila will feed on any scale, rust, algae or sludge in water and will breed rapidly i the temperature of water is between 20 and 45°C. Any water containing this bacterium which is sprayed or splashed creating air-borne droplets can produce a form of pneumonia called Legionnaires Disease which is potentially fatal Legionelia is not the only harmful micro-organism which can infect water, but it serves as a useful example of the need for cleanliness. Under the COSHH regulations, the following precautions must be observed: + Any water contained within the product must not be allowed to stagnate, ie. the water must be changed regularly. + Any rust, sludge, scale or algae on which micro-organisms can feed must be removed regularly, ie. the equipment must be cleaned regularly. ‘+ Where practicable the water should be maintained at a temperature below 20°C. If this is not practicable then the water should be disinfected if tis safe ‘and appropriate to do so. Note that other hazards may exist in the handling of biocides used to disinfect the water. ‘+ Asscheme should be prepared for preventing or controlling the risk incorporating all of the actions listed above. Further details on preventing infection are contained in the publication “The Control of Legioneloss including Legionnaires Disease" - Heath and Safety Series booklet 70.ee ed Important Safety Inform: Electrical Safety The F1-10 Service Bench operates from a mains voltage electrical supply. The equipment is designed and manufactured in accordance with appropriate requiations relating to the use of electricity. Similarly itis assumed that regulations applying to the operation of electrical equipment are observed by the end user. Itis important to read the safety information contained within the F1-10 Instruction Manual before operating the hydraulics bench.ee PPPS IIIT STT OODLE BBL OHO VB TTT BELT CESS EEE wee rey Description Where necessary, refer to the drawings in the Equipment Diaarams section. Overview ‘A fabricated quadrant is mounted on a balance arm which pivots on knife edges. The knife edges coincide with the centre of arc of the quadrant. Thus, of the hydrostatic forces acting on the quadrant when immersed in water, only the force on the rectangular end face gives rise to a moment about the knife edges (forces on the curved surfaces resolve through the pivot and have no effect on the moment). This ‘moment is counteracted by variable weights at a fixed distance from the pivot allowing the magnitude and position of the hydrostatic force to be determined for different water depths. The quadrant can be operated with the vertical end face partially or fully submerged, allowing the difference in theory to be investigated, ‘The balance arm incorporates a weight hanger for the weights supplied and an adjustable counterbalance weight to ensure that the balance arm is horizontal before immersing the quadrant in water. The assembled balance arm is mounted on top of a clear acrylic tank which may be levelled by adjusting three screwed feet. Correct alignment is indicated on a circular spirit level mounted on the base of the tank, Alevel indicator attached to the side of the tank shows when the balance arm is horizontal. Water is admitted to the top of the tank by a flexible tube and may be drained through a cock in the side of the tank. The water level is indicated on a scale on the side of the quadrant. Balance arm, weight hanger and counterbalance The balance arm incorporates two locating dowels and a clamping screw for securing the quadrant in the correct position on the arm. The arm pivots on top of the flotation tank via machined knife edges. The balance arm incorporates a locating groove to ensure that the weight hanger is correctly positioned relative to the pivot. Rotation of the counterbalance weight allows it to be moved relative to the pivot, allowing the assembled balance arm to be levelled before immersing the quadrant in water. Clear acrylic flotation tank ‘The flotation tank must be levelled before levelling the balance arm by adjusting the screwed feet. Correct alignment is indicated by a circular spirit level mounted on the base of the tank. A level indicator mounted on the end of the flotation tank shows when the balance arm is horizontal, Water supply and drainage Water is admitted to the top of the tank by a flexible tube and may be drained through a lever operated cock at the base. The water supply may be obtained from the hydraulic bench or from an alternative source as required. Alternatively a suitable jug may be used to pour water into the tank. In use the immersed depth of the quadrant is indicated by a scale on the side of the quadrant.ee Installation Advisory Before operating the equipment, it must be unpacked, assembled and installed as described in the steps that follow. Safe use of the equipment depends on following the correct installation procedure. Installing the Equipment ‘The F1-12 Hydrostatic Pressure apparatus is supplied in component form and must be assembled before use as follows: Carefully remove the components from the cardboard packaging. Retain the packaging for future use, Wash the quadrant and flotation tank in warm water to which a few drops of wetting agent have been added Place the flotation tank on the flat top of the F1-10 Hydraulics Bench or alternative flat surface as required. Attach the flexible tube to the lever operated cock at the end of the flotation tank. Using the spirit level attached to the base, level the flotation tank in both planes by adjusting the feet. Attach the fabricated quadrant (torroid) to the balance arm with the flat end face adjacent to the knife edges. Secure the quadrant to the arm using the knurled ‘clamping screw ensuring that the quadrant is located on the dowels and flat against the underside of the balance arm. Measure the following and record the values for future reference (refer to the Nomenclature for details of symbols used) Width of end face, B Height of end face, D Distance from knife edge to notch for weigh hanger, L Distance from knife edge to bottom of end face, H Actual weight of each balance weight (mark each weight to aid identification) Screw the counterbalance weight onto the threaded end of the balance arm. Locate the balance arm on the knife edges at the top of the flotation tank. Adjust the position of the batance arm in the knife edges until the balance arm swings freely up and down between the extremes of the gate on the level indicator at the end of the flotation tank, Locate the empty weight hanger in the notch at the end of the balance arm. ‘Adjust the position of the counterbalance weight unti the balance arm is horizontal (flat on balance arm adjacent to central index mark on level indicator) Place a weight (typically 50g) on the weight hanger.PSPSPS T ASO AS SAPO EEEEEOAAEBO TCO HH HHT HO VOTED Eee ee iether D aD Dsl NA\ cd tat Armfield Instruction Manual Fill the flotation tank with water until the balance arm rises above the horizontal (water can be poured into the tank using a suitable receptacle or pumped into the tank from the F1-10 Hydraulics Bench using a flexible tube attached to the quick release outlet fitting in the bed of the channel) Gradually drain water from the flotation tank by opening the drain valve until the arm is horizontal. The level of the water on the end face which counterbalances the weight on the weight hanger can be measured using the scale on the side of the quadrant.al PISA SISTA O DAS AA AO RETELOEHNM DOCH HHH TKO LEE EET esd Operation Where necessary, refer to the drawings in the Equioment Diagrams section, Operating the Equipment Levelling the flotation tank Before taking readings itis important to level the flotation tank so that the knife edges are level from side to side and the level indicator is at the same height as the knife edges. The tank stands on three height adjustable feet to aid levelling. These should be raised or lowered as required until the bubble is central in the spirit level. Adjusting the counterbalance weight Before filing the tank with water itis important to balance the quadrant / balance arm in air by adjusting the counterbalance weight. Assemble the quadrant onto the arm and tighten the knurled screw. Place the arm onto the knife edges ensuring that itis free to move then place the weight hanger in the locating groove at the end of the balance arm. Adjust the position of the counterbalance weight until the balance arm is horizontal, indicated by the central mark on the level indicator. Note that the weight hanger must not be included when calculating the total weights ‘added because the weight of the hanger has been counterbalanced during setup. Initial filling of the flotation tank Manual Filling Using a Jug: ‘Water can be poured into the tank from a suitable receptacle such as a jug. Avoid pouring water onto the quadrant or balance arm, Filling Using the F1-10: Water may be pumped into the flotation tank from the F1-10 Hydraulics Bench using a flexible tube attached to the quick release outlet fitting in the bed of the channel, An altemative source of water may be used if required Fill Volume: Fill the flotation tank with water initially until the balance arm rises. Fil ing the tank during experiments After the initia filing of the tank, smaller quantities of water will be required to top up the water level, Two methods are recommended for ths: Filling Using a Siphon: Seta beaker, measuring cylinder or similar vessel (of similar height to the flotation tank) beside the flotation tank. Fill the vessel with water to the same depth as the flotation tank. Fill the flexible tube with water, and hold the ends sealed (a thumb over each end is suitable). Place one end below the water surface in the vessel and the other end into the flotation tank via the triangular cut-out at the pivot end. This will set up a siphon system. Water can be added to the flotation tank by pouring it into the vessel using the jug, then allowing time for the water levels to balance. Siphoning allows greater control over the water entering the tank, and produces less disturbance of the water within the tank. Water can be drained using the lever operated cock at the end of the flotation tanka ee ee ee ee Armfield Instruction Manual Manual Filling Usi 9 a Jug: Water can be poured gradually into the tank from a suitable receptacle such as a jug. Water should be poured into the space between the quadrant and the tank sides, with the flow aimed towards the tank side to minimise disturbance of the quadrant and balance arm. Avoid pouring water onto the quadrant or balance arm. The accessory will require some time to stabilise after adding water directly in this manner. Levelling the balance arm Gradually add water until the balance arm rises to the horizontal. Alternatively, slightly over fll the flotation tank so that the balance arm rises too far then open the drain valve and gradually drain water from the flotation tank to allow the balance arm to lower towards the horizontal. For better control, begin to close the valve before the arm is fully horizontal. The balance arm is horizontal when it is adjacent to the central index mark on the level indicator. Measuring the water Level When the balance arm is horizontal, the level of water in the tank (which counterbalances the weights on the weight hanger) can be measured using the scale ‘on the side of the quadrant. When reading the value from the scale, care should be taken to ignore the meniscus by moving the head up and down unti the eye is sighting along the true surface of the water. Draining the flotation tank Water may be drained from the flotation tank by fully opening the drain valve and allowing the tank to empty. 10 e\ PISIIIIIIIS ASTID TDODERORBBe HEH BEE TEBE HH EET eT HHH Routine Maintenance Responsibility To preserve the life and efficient operation of the equipment it is important that the equipment is properly maintained. Regular maintenance of the equipment is the responsibilty of the end user and must be performed by qualified personnel who understand the operation of the equipment. General Little maintenance is required but itis important to avoid distortion of the fabricated quadrant and to keep the knife edges clean and free from damage. ‘All water should be drained from the flotation tank when not in use. The tank and quadrant should be dried thoroughly before storing the apparatus where protected from damage. Ensure that the quadrant is stored flat, on its side, and not subjected to extremes of heat or direct sunlight. Following storage, wash the quadrant and flotation tank in warm water to which a few drops of wetting agent have been added, before using the apparatus. This will remove any dirt or grease adhering to the surfaces and improve the accuracy of readings obtained using the apparatus, 12inroads eet 2 nS weve ese nerve cr srvrvsrv set eerarneeersescesessvseonovess Laboratory Teaching Exercises Index to Exercises Exercise A Nomenclature Nami "Unit [SymbollType i 1 i as i [ ; | | Vertical height of quadrant face | |Height of Im |D Given _| (Nominal dimension 0.100m). May be eee Updated from your own measurements. j Horizontal width of quadrant face |Width of im |B Given _| (Nominal dimension 0.075m). May be \ecmee Updated from your own measurements, i | Lenath of balance arm (Nominal Length of \m civen _|Simension 0.275m). May be updated Balance arm | from your own measurements, | | | Note: measurement should be taken | | from weight hanger to pivot point. QuadrantTo | i} | Distance from base of vertical quadrant |Pivot m |H_— |Given | face to pivot (Nominal dimension | |0.200m). May be updated from your | ‘own measurements. | Mass Tkg ‘easured | Weights applied fo the weight hanger. | Note: Masses given in grams. | Depth of Depth of base of vertical quadrant face Immersion (md Measured | beneath the free surface. Note: Apparatus scale calibrated in mm, | 4 Partially Submerged Body Hydrostatic Thrust (Calculated! Experimental Centre of Pressure ‘Theoretical Centre of Pressure (Calculated! h (Calculated! 134 * ’ ’ Armfield Instruction Manual * ; leeencenes | cae | Fully Submerged Body 2 Hydrate ny [PF _[esets Fpqp0(-2) ’ — fod . eines ln ee Lye ’ a ne , Lt | | ’ =a ’ Theoretical | ere , Centre of | h | Pressure ’ | | | ; | | ’ , ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ » y ’ y y y y , , , ’ , » y v y yd ) yd y a 14 aD y x ya (weaninenteatenaliatenReatnatian tiene cadiccenaheendheretntinas vi veativcnidnesboniiedbaibrdica ri ate ele Me oe Sle Me a cd ade on SISISIIIDS IIS SI VIDSAIVEPP ERED EDEL EEE eee rer errrs Exercise A Objective To determine the hydrostatic thrust acting on a plane surface immersed in water when the surface is partially submerged or fully submerged. To determine the position of the line of action of the thrust and to compare the position determined by experiment with the theoretical position. Method By achieving an equilibrium condition between the moments acting on the balance am of the test apparatus. The forces acting are the weight applied to the balance and the hydrostatic pressure on the end face of the quadrant. Equipment Required In order to complete the demonstration we need a number of pieces of equipment. + The F1-12 Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus (including set of weights) + Source of clean water (typically F1-10 Hydraulics Bench) ‘+ Ajug (not supplied) + Calipers or ruler, for measuring the actual dimensions of the quadrant, if desired (not supplied) For siphoning water: + Abeaker, measuring cylinder, or similar container of water of similar height to the flotation tank + Alength of small bore flexible tubing Theory When the quadrant is immersed in water itis possible to analyse the forces acting on the surfaces of the quadrant as follows: The hydrostatic force at any point on the curved surfaces is normal to the surface and therefore resolves through the pivot point because this is located at the origin of the radii. Hydrostatic forces on the upper and lower curved surfaces therefore have no net effect — no torque to affect the equilibrium of the assembly because all of these forces pass through the pivot. The forces on the sides of the quadrant are horizontal and cancel out (equal and opposite). The hydrostatic force on the vertical submerged face is counteracted by the balance weight. The resultant hydrostatic force on the face can therefore be calculated from the value of the balance weight and the depth of the water as follows: ‘When the system is in equilibrium, the moments about the pivot point are equal: mol = Fh 15SISISIISAIASASVPIVIIDIIDVOBDUDHHHHBLBBVECC HED e DLO Armfield Instruction Manual where: mis the mass on the weight hanger, gis the acceleration due to gravity, Lis the length of the balance arm, Fis the hydrostatic thrust, and his the distance between the pivot and the centre of pressure. Hence by calculating the hydrostatic thrust and centre of pressure on the end face of the quadrant, we can compare theoretical and experimental results. Partially Submerged Vertical Plane For the case where the vertical face of the quadrant is partially submerged: where: Lis the horizontal distance between the pivot point and the weight hanger, His the vertical distance between the pivot and the base of the quadrant, Dis the height of the quadrant face, B is the wiath of the quadrant face, dis the depth of water from the base of the quadrant, and tis the vertical distance between the surface and the centre of pressure, The forces shown are F, the hydrostatic thrust, and m.g, the weight. 16 2LPI IEP IPI III PAPI PEP TDPOP ERODED HHH HHO D OHO DODO Ee Exercise A Hydrostatic Thrust ‘The hydrostatic thrust can be defined as: F = pgAn (Newtons) where: L g Ais the area = his the mean depth of immersion therefore: paBd? (1) Experimental Depth of Pressure The moment, M, can be defined as M=Fh" (Newtons) A balancing moment is produced by the weight, W, applied to the hanger at the end of the balance arm. The moment is proportional to the length of the balance arm, L. For static equilibrium the two moments are equal, ie. Fh” = WL = mgL. By substitution of the derived hydrostatic thrust, F from (1), we have mgt _ 2mL “pa? F pBd” (metres) Theoretical Depth of Pressure The theoretical result for depth of pressure P below the free surface is @ where |,is the 2nd moment of area of immersed section about an axis in the free- surface: By use of the parallel axes theorem: Teel +h? 3 2 ag? eas 24(3) =e 12 ka) “3 (3) ‘The depth of the centre of pressure below the pivot point is therefore given by: hr=h"+H-d (m) (4) 71 S\ ‘aa (etna lan Menten abana bec cance ceria tihlt tReet ible) et i eb es ' DIDI PIPPI IO SOP DVDIVDIVDOVODOVOHHEV OBE CL LE LLLED DELLE Armfield Instruction Manual hence: 4 h'sH-< 3 The turning moment can then be calculated. Fully Submerged Vertical Plane For the case where the vertical face of the quadrant is fully submerged: Where: dis the depth of submersion, F is the hydrostatic thrust exerted on the quadrant, his the depth of the centre of pressure, his the distance of centre of pressure below the pivot, Bis the width of the surface, and Dis the depth of the surface Wis the weight on the hanger (=mg) Hydrostatic Thrust The hydrostatic thrust F can be defined as eoo( (5) 18 e' | u a a i a j ° 2 . . * ® ® a a a ’ . . % ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ‘ ’ ‘ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ) ’ ’ Exercise A Experimental Depth of Pressure The moment, M, can be defined as M=Fh" (Nm) balancing moment is produced by the weight, W, applied to the hanger at the end of the balance arm. The moment is proportional to the length of the balance arm, L For static equilibrium the two moments are equal, ie. Fh = WL = mgl By substitution of the derived hydrostatic thrust, F, from (5), we have a ono (a 2) () Theoretical Depth of Pressure be ‘The theoretical result for depth of centre of pressure below the free-surface is I at) a (6) where |, is the 2nd moment of area of immersed section about an axis in the free- surface. By use of the parallel axes theorem: eles ate 2 spi) BE 12 2. 3 The depth of the centre of pressure below the surface is n +H-d (m) Substitution as before then gives the theoretical result of 4 Difes(a yay 4-D/2 h'=H. The turning moment can hence be calculated. 19Mel a eet POPP POPPA IOE OOOO ORO P OOOO OOHHHOOOOOOHOOHE RODD SLE Armfield Instruction Manual Equipment Set Up For improved accuracy of results, measure the dimensions B, D of the quadrant end- face and the distance H and L and record the values for future reference. Position the empty F'1-12 flotation tank on the F1-10 Hydraulics Bench or other suitable level surface, then adjust the screwed feet until the built-in circular spirit level indicates that the tank is level in both planes. Position the balance arm on the knife edges and check that the arm is free to swing, Locate the empty weight hanger in the groove at the end of the balance arm. Move the counter-balance weight until the balance arm is horizontal, indicated by the central index mark on the beam level indicator. Procedure ‘Add a small mass (typically 50g) to the weight hanger. Close the drain valve at the end of the tank then slowly add water to the tank. This can be done in one of two ways: Water can be poured into the tank from a suitable receptacle such as a jug or water ‘may be pumped into the flotation tank from the F1-10 Hydraulics Bench using a flexible tube attached to the quick release outlet fitting in the bed of the channel. Fill the flotation tank with water initially until the balance arm rises, Avoid wetting the balance arm or the quadrant above the water level in the tank After initially filing the tank, small adjustments of water level are best performed Using a jug, allowing time for the water to settle before taking readings. Alternatively, set a beaker, measuring cylinder or similar container full of water beside the tank. Fill the flexible tube with water, and hold the ends sealed (a thumb over each end is suitable). Place one end below the water surface in the cylinder and the other end into the tank via the triangular cut-out at the pivot end. This will set up a siphon system, Water can be added to the tank by pouring it into the vessel using the jug, then allowing time for the water levels to balance. Siphoning allows greater control over the water entering the tank, and produces less disturbance of the water within the tank ‘Add water until the hydrostatic thrust on the end-face of the quadrant causes the balance arm to rise. Ensure that there is no water spilled on the upper surfaces of the quadrant or the sides, above the water level. Continue to add water unti the balance ‘arm is horizontal, checking this by aligning the flat ofthe balance arm with the central mark on the level indicator. You may find it easier to slightly over-fil the tank, and obtain the equilibrium position by opening the drain cock to allow a small outflow. When the arm is horizontal read the depth of immersion from the scale on the face of the quadrant. Care should be taken to ignore the meniscus by moving the head up and down until the eye is sighing along the true surface of the water. Repeat the above procedure for different load increments by adding further weights to the weight hanger. The weights supplied allow increments of ten, twenty, and fifty grams to be used, depending on the number of samples required. Fifty-gram 20,‘ JIRA APART A APPA O PPPOE ROPE weewveeeBZZOa= 908 Exercise A intervals are suggested for an initial set of results, which will give a total of nineteen samples. Continue until the water level reaches the top of the upper scale on the quadrant face. Repeat the procedure in reverse, by progressively removing the weights. Note any factors that you think are likely to affect the accuracy of your results. Results All readings should be recorded as follows: Constants Height of End Face: D. (m) Width of End Face:B (mm) Length of Arm: L (m) Height to Pivot: H (m) Variables Wass] Measured | Depth ) Pydrostaic Distance | Tuming Added | Turing Thrust | toCente | Moment Moment of Pressure h (rm) Conclusions Comment on the variation of thrust with depth. Comment on the relationship between the depth of the centre of pressure and the depth of immersion. For both of the above, comment on what happens when the plane has become fully submerged. Comment on and explain the discrepancies between the experimental and theoretical results for the depth of centre of pressure 24‘ele al th am 4 ‘ea a ciate tetera inllententmatamtambetaedeebenbenbebenteetieti-oa)-) dbl oak! aha iebdil eM e oS t e CCPH HOHOHHHHHHOOKESOHOHORVISSIIUE yeoouw VOUUCC COCO IIdIVOKOe Operating the Optional Software (F1-301) Note: The diagrams in this section are included as typical examples and may not relate specifically to an individual product The Armfield Software is a powerful Educational and Data Logging tool with a wide range of features. Some of the major features are highlighted below, to assist users, but full details on the software and how to use it are provided in the presentations and Help text incorporated in the Software. Help on Using the Software or Using the Equipment is available by clicking the appropriate topic in the Help drop-down menu from the upper toolbar when operating the software as shown: Fi Ea Yow Opiow Sinoe Font Winder Hep ose @ © BER oemswe m OM b> ed Load the software. If multiple experiments are available then a menu will be displayed listing the options, Wait for the presentation screen to open fully as shown [Be Ea Yew Gre feet Fo co tee Deb 6 se beoes Ce are i entations can help you use the Armfield soft. Ca Piyae feat Se eel ee ao Se ao nea Seem nm oR Se ee ee tae Presentation Screen - Basics and Navigation As slated above, the software starts with the Presentation Screen displayed. The user is met by 2 simple presentation which gives them an overview of the capabilities of the equipment and software and explains in simple terms how to navigate around he software and summarizes the major facilities complete with direct links to detailed context sensitive ‘help’ texts 22Saad We) We el a at sc ic PII PFET TEES OOK E SOOO SSOCHHHOHHHHOOHOHDOSOOHIIDIDUG Operating the Software To view the presentations click Next or click the required topic in the left hand pane {a8 appropriate. Click More while displaying any of the topics to display a Help index related to that topic. To return to the Presentation screen at any time click the View Presentation icon —— from the main tool bar or click Presentation from the dropdown menu as shown. ee eee oe ie eet ease Cet ue Tenonek @ses cas For more detailed information about the presentations refer to the Help available via the upper toolbar when operating the software, Toolbar A toolbar is displayed at the top of the screen at all times, so users can jump immediately to the facility they require, as shown: ‘The upper menu expands as a dropdown menu when the cursor is placed over a name. ‘The lower row of icons (standard for all Armfield Software) allows a particular function to be selected. To aid recognition, pop-up text names appear when the cursor is placed over the icon Mimic Diagram ‘The Mimic Diagram is the most commonly used screen and gives a pictorial representation of the equipment, with boxes to enter measurements from the equipment, display any calculated variables etc. directly in engineering units To view the Mimie Diagram clck the View Diagram icon © from the main toolbar or click Diagram from the View drop-down menu as shown 23Seal Yd sd en a nt naa h ‘ae TIIIPOOP OOOO OOOO CCOKTC CTF OOSTSHISHOHOOOOCHOOO DIDS S9UG ‘Armfield Instruction Manual A Mimic diagram is displayed, similar to the diagram as shown: ES =] he ak Yr Stim Sie Fut rao Dea é ce BEOBes Ponca Pate Neoatowtet — vanadate Bom phates Gated zim Bune Pe Yes 005 | Owhatonesan Ob oom Seabed (a Swi The details in the diagram will vary depending on the equipment chosen if multiple experiments are available Manual data input boxes with a coloured background allow measured variables, constants such as Orifice Cd and Atmospheric Pressure, as appropriate, to be changed by over-typing the default value. After typing the value press the Return key or click on a different box to enter the value. In addition to measured variables such as Volume, Time, Temperature or Pressure, calculated data such as Discharge / Volume flowrate, Headloss etc are continuously displayed in data boxes with a white background. These are automatically updated and cannot be changed by the user After entering a complete set of data from measurements on the equipment click on the icon to save the set of results before entering another set. 24CSCSCSCCSSCSSSSSSSSSSSSOSOHHOOCHOABDIBDUEG PBOUCEECEECOCOOCECOSGE Operating the Software The mimic diagram associated with some products includes the facil to select different experiments or different accessories, usually on the left hand side of the screen, as shown Conn Welehdop Emad Paren s Pepsrees 3} susetenes [3 PO Freee Mote Nena se ‘ceo © FED nose Tune © PBL Reston Tt PM2 Paton Tbh © Pate Pine Tes ey \ : Ciagen Sangle Mase Maria Clicking on the appropriate accessory or exercise will change the associated mimic diagram, table, graphs etc to suit the exercise being performed, Data Logging Facilities in the Mimic Diagram Armfield software designed for manual entry of measured variables does not include automatic data logging facilities and these options are greyed out where not ‘appropriate. When manually entering data the icon simply saves the set of entered data into a spreadsheet as described above. Tabular Display To view the Table screen click the View Table icon —~ from the main tool bar or Glick Table from the View dropdown menu as shown. Fe £8 ie Ore Secs Fags rar tb 2b wer SECB MK Zee cat soon 25= CSCSCSCSCSCSCSSSSH4SHSSSSSHSSEOOHVVTSEBDIDB’UG tenn eseterteteniontoieniontontontentebenbenalbaibaibaiaiald didi Mie ial Yl te tos st 'PFUUEEEEEEECE Armfield Instruction Manual ‘The data is displayed in a tabular format, similar to the screen as shown: As the data is sampled, itis stored in spreadsheet format, updated each time the data is sampled. The table also contains columns for the calculated values. New sheets can be added to the spreadsheet for different data runs by clicking the icon from the main toolbar. Sheets can be renamed by double clicking on the sheet name at the bottom left comer of the screen (initially Run 1, Run 2 etc) then entering the required name For more detailed information about Data Logging and changing the settings within the software refer to the Help available via the upper toolbar when operating the software. Graphical Display ‘When several samples have been recorded, they can be viewed in graphical format. To view the data in Graphical format click the View graph icon —— from the main tool bar or click Graph from the View drop-down menu as shown 26oy eee cmeemaeea teen Deena rat talib iti tn td Yn 't nk na J CECGCECECOCOCECECCECECSCSCEFCCSCSSSSSSHSSCSSSESHOHHISDIVIUG oe Operating the Soft The results are displayed in a graphical format as shown (The actual graph displayed will depend on the product selected and the exercise that is being conducted, the data that has been logged and the parameter(s) that has been selected). Powerful and flexible graph plotting tools are available in the software, allowing the User full choice over what is displayed, including dual y axes, points or lines, displaying data from different runs, etc. Formatting and scaling is done automatically by default, but can be changed manually if required. ‘To change the data displayed on the Graph click Graph Data from the Format dropdown menu as shown: LAA 10 6 ee Dees fa foe Wren bene MEY geen cae A| PDOCCOCCGCECECOCOCOGCECECCCECOOSCEOHSSSHHSHSHHOOHOVBIRRDB BEC “ Pal a a Armfield Instruction Manual The available parameters (Series of data) are displayed in the left hand pane as shown: ame 2 bee = f leer recy apn Camp Deda OF e i : : Two axes are available for plotting, allowing series with different scaling to be presented on the same x axis. To select a series for plotting, click the appropriate series in the left pane so that itis highlighted then click the appropriate right-facing arrow to move the series into one of the windows in the right hand pane. Multiple series with the same scaling can be plotted simultaneously by moving them all into the same window in the right pane To remove a series from the graph, click the appropriate series in the right pane so that itis highlighted then click the appropriate left-facing arrow to move the series into the left pane. The X-Axis Content is chosen by default to suit the exercise. The content can be changed if appropriate by opening the drop down menu at the top of the window. The format of the graphs, scaling of the axes etc. can be changed if required by clicking Graph in the Format drop-down menu as shown Fe (8 Yew Sper Sete Fane row Bee ose Swi on oe OB oa For more detailed information about changing these settings refer to the Help available via the upper toolbar when operating the software 28| DOCCOCOCECOCCECOCCOECCOCOCOCEEECECOSSCGSSSESESEHSSOHDTTRDTDLG Contact Details for Further Information Main Office: Us Office: Armfield Limited Bridge House West Street Ringwood Hampshire England BH24 1DY Tel: +44 (0)1425 478781 Fax: +44 (0)1425 470916 Email: sales@armfield.co.uk support@armfield.co.uk Web: http:/imww.armfield.co.uk Armfield Inc. 9 Trenton - Lakewood Road Clarksburg, NJ 08510 Tel/Fax: (609) 208 2800 Email: info@armfieldine. com 29