The setup is designed to study the Hydraulic Ram, a device used to pump a small amount of water to a high head using a large quantity of water available at low head. It operates on the principle of water hammer, which occurs when flowing water is suddenly stopped in a long pipe, creating a pressure wave. The setup includes a pipe section fitted with a pulse valve and non-return valve, a supply reservoir on a stand connected to an overhead tank, and an air vessel above the valve chamber to smooth out cyclic fluctuations from the Ram's delivery. By adjusting the pressure applied to the pulse valve, the closing pressure can be varied, affecting the operating characteristics. The flow rate of both useful and waste water is measured using the provided measuring tank and stopwatch. Pressure and vacuum gauges are connected on the delivery and suction sides for measurement purposes.

Experimental Objective

determine the discharge of both useful and waste water. 

calculate the efficiency of the Hydraulic RAM.

·        Closed-loop water circulation system.

·        Compact, standalone design.

·        MS Excel sample calculation program available on request.

·        Stainless steel tanks and wetted parts.

·        High-quality painted structure.

·        Easy to operate and maintain.

·        RAM Size: 50 × 15 mm

·        Supply Head: 2.5 m

·        Delivery Head: Up to 10 m

·        Air Vessel: Suitable capacity, stainless steel construction

·        Delivery Line: 50 mm diameter, 6 m length

·        Pump Capacity: 1 HP (Crompton, Sharp, or Hero make)

·        Supply Tank: 150 liters capacity

·        Overhead Tank: 100 liters capacity

·        Measuring Tanks: Suitable capacity for both useful and waste water, stainless steel, fitted with piezometer tubes and scales (2 units)

·        Piping: GI/PVC materials

·        Stopwatch: Electronic for precise timing

·        Pressure Gauge: Bourdon type

·        Control Panel: Includes on/off switch, mains indicator, and other standard controls

·        Construction: All tanks made of stainless steel; entire setup is neatly designed and mounted on a high-quality painted frame

Utilities Required Other Than Above Supply

Electric supply: 230 ±10 VAC, 50 Hz, single-phase, properly earthed (neutral-earth < 5 VAC).

5 A, three-pin socket with switch for pump.

Water supply: ½" BSP tap connection.

Optional: 90 L distilled water (extra cost).