Two Phase Flow Pattern Velocity Resistance Measurement Educational Pilot Plant

Introduction

The Two-Phase Flow Pattern, Velocity and Resistance Measurement and Control Educational Unit Operations Pilot Plant is an integrated, bench-scale teaching system designed for university-level engineering laboratories. Developed to bridge the gap between theoretical fluid mechanics and practical process engineering, this unit allows students to systematically observe, measure, and analyze the dynamics of gas-liquid two-phase flows. Utilizing high-transparency test sections alongside industrial-grade instrumentation, the platform provides clear visual and quantitative insights into flow regime transitions, velocity distributions, and frictional pressure drops across multiple conduit geometries.

System Customization and Versatility

To accommodate the diverse curriculum requirements and spatial constraints of global academic institutions, this educational pilot plant features a modular design framework. Both the hardware components—such as specific piping geometries, sensor ranges, and auxiliary line configurations—and the software interfaces, including data acquisition modules and control dashboards, can be customized. This ensures the equipment aligns with your department's specific pedagogical goals and laboratory space constraints.

Key Pedagogical Features and Engineering Advantages

• Multi-Geometry Comparative Analysis: The plant features three distinct experimental flow channels—circular, square, and rectangular—allowing students to directly compare the impact of cross-sectional geometry on fluid behavior and drag.
• Flow Disruption Studies: Configurable internal flow disruptors can be inserted into the test sections, enabling hands-on analysis of boundary layer separation, turbulent mixing, and localized flow resistance changes.
• Industrial-Grade Instrumentation: Equipped with differential pressure transmitters and various flow measurement devices, the unit exposes students to the actual instrumentation, calibration procedures, and sensor technologies utilized in modern process plants.
• Digital Data Acquisition: Real-time data collection and visualization are facilitated through a 15.6-inch touchscreen interface with integrated communication options, supporting remote data transmission and cloud-based logging for collaborative laboratory reports.
• Inherent Process Safety: Operating with benign fluids (water and air), the system incorporates active differential pressure monitoring to prevent over-pressurization, ensuring a safe, student-led learning environment.

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Curriculum Integration and Experimental Modules

This educational pilot plant is designed to support core laboratory coursework across Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Food Process Engineering.

The integration of these modules helps students contextualize abstract mathematical formulations. For instance, when studying momentum transfer and fluid flow in Transport Processes and Unit Operations, students can transition from calculating theoretical Reynolds numbers to physically adjusting air-water ratios and observing the corresponding flow patterns.

Similarly, the physical system provides practical context for principles discussed in Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, where drag coefficients, two-phase pressure drops, and boundary layer effects are key topics. For advanced students engaged in capstone projects guided by Chemical Engineering Design, the unit serves as an excellent reference for understanding instrument loop installation, process safety interlocking, and realistic line-sizing criteria.

Customization to Match Laboratory Curricula

Because teaching methodologies vary worldwide, the platform’s software algorithms, sensor layouts, and structural configurations remain fully customizable. Whether your curriculum emphasizes manual instrumentation reading and hand-calculations or fully automated PLC-driven control systems with industrial SCADA integration, both the hardware and software can be modified to meet your teaching standards.

About LABPARK

LABPARK has dedicated over 20 years to supporting higher education institutions by developing and manufacturing advanced experimental equipment. The company focuses on six primary disciplines: chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, food science, pharmaceuticals, and environmental engineering.

With a strong focus on engineering rigor and educational relevance, LABPARK holds 209 technical patents and has collaborated with more than 289 universities worldwide. All research, design, and manufacturing activities are conducted within our modern 49,000-square-meter production and R&D facility, ensuring high quality control and reliable performance for academic laboratories globally.

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