Monday, 1 December 2014

P7665 BOILER CONTROL DEMONSTRATION AND FAULT SIMULATOR UNIT


The Cussons P7665 and P7667 Boiler Control Trainer allow the student to investigate the operation of a steam generation plant and observe a range of boiler control sequences relating to oil or gas fired boilers.


EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITY
  • Designed to provide demonstration and investigation of:
  • Automatic operational functioning of an oil/gas fired boiler
  • Predetermined faults imposed on the system
  • Safety control operation
  • Feedwater pump control by various methods
  • Basic boiler mounted indicating and control systems
To study the conditions which arise when various combinations of 13 faults are imposed on the Demonstration Unit make it a powerful diagnostic tool in the understanding of boiler fault conditions.

#boiler #boilerdemonstration #boilerfault #thermodynamics #FlameSolenoidFailure #PhotocellOperation #FaultSimulation

For more information:http://www.cussons.co.uk/

Monday, 24 November 2014

P2776 Energy of Flywheel

Cussons P2776 Energy of Flywheel apparatus is an extremely robust and versatile unit comprising of the main flywheel, the mass of which can be varied by adding and removing two rings and one disc, and mounted on a heavy duty stand suitable for mounting.

P2776 Energy of Flywheel

EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITIES
  • Experiments can be performed to determine:
  • The maximum (final) velocity of the descending mass
  • The maximum energy content of the flywheel
  • The energy stored when rotating at unit speed (1 rev/min)
  • The moment of inertia of the flywheel
  • The radius of gyration of the flywheel




#Energy, #flywheel, #Energyofflywheel, #Energyflywheel, #inertia, #gyration, #momentofinertia

Monday, 17 November 2014

P6248 Osborne Reynolds Apparatus


Cussons P6248 Osborne Reynolds Apparatus comprises a re-entrant bell mouthed glass experimental tube of 16 mm bore and approximately 650 mm long mounted horizontally in a 103 mm bore perspex tube.


Osborne Reynolds experiments can be conducted by the students.
EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITIES
  • Demonstration of laminar or #streamline flow, #turbulent flow and the #transition between these two regimes by observation of injected dye line.
  • Determination of the lower and upper Critical Velocities and ReynoldsNumber.


#OsborneReynolds #Osborne #Reynolds #CriticalVelocities #ReynoldsNumber #hydraulics #hydraulicbench


For more information: http://www.cussons.co.uk/

Thursday, 13 November 2014

P6233 Impact of Jets

Cussons P6233 Impact of Jets apparatus enables experiments to be carried out on the reaction of a jet of water on vanes of various forms. The apparatus is supported on a PVC base into which a vertical water supply pipe is fitted.

EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITIES
  • Determination of the reaction of a jet #striking a fixed flat vane, mounted normal to the jet direction, at different jet diameters and flow rates.
  • As above but for a cone shaped target equivalent to an angled target plate.
  • As above but for a #hemispherical target.
  • Demonstration that the force exerted on the vane when struck by the jet, is proportional to the rate of change of momentum of the #jetstream.

#Impactofjets, #HydraulicBench, #Bancohidraulico, #chorrodeagua, #impactodechorro

For more information: http://www.cussons.co.uk/


Monday, 3 November 2014


P6234, P6235, P6236, P6237 Stability and Metacentric Heights.

Engineers involved in #fluids should have an understanding of #stability and #metacentric heights. Cussons vessels provide experiments to study this subject. Further stability work can be undertaken with Cussons Educational #Hydrodynamic Range.
Stability and Metacentric Heights
  • #Calibration of #HydraulicBench pressure gauge.
  • #Calibration of other #pressuregauges of similar rating to the Bench pressure gauge.
#Cussons P6235 Flat Bottomed Vessel is constructed from non-ferrous materials and has a detachable bridge piece and loading system. The bridge piece can be used with other hull sections so that #floatation characteristics may be directly compared.
  • Experiment to illustrate the #floatation characteristics of a flat bottomed vessel (#pontoon).
  • Determination of the #Metacentric Height for a flat bottomed vessel. 
FLAT BOTTOMED VESSEL
Two further types of hull section are supplied to be used in conjunction with the bridge piece, keel and mast weights etc. supplied on P6235 "Floatation characteristics of a Flat Bottomed Vessel". Both additional hulls are made from non-ferrous material and one is representative of a typical hull section whilst the other is of semi-circular form.

Cussons P6237 Centre of Pressure Apparatus consists essentially of a #toroidal quadrant pivoted on its centre line on a balance arm above a water tank. The fabricated toroidal quadrant, which has dimensions of 100 mm internal radius, 200 mm outer radius and 75 mm width
  • Measurement of the #staticthrust on a vertical water submerged surface.
  • Determination of the #CentreofPressure of a vertical water submerged surface.
For more information: http://www.cussons.co.uk/

Wednesday, 29 October 2014

P3290 Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The P3290 Supersonic Wind Tunnel is an open, continuously operating #supersonic #wind #tunnel with a rectangular measuring section #Transonic and #Supersonic flows from Mach 0.8 up to Mach 1.8 can be achieved with interchangeable measuring sections and #nozzle profiles


P3290 Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Experimental Capabilities:
  1. Pressure distribution along a convergent-divergent nozzle.
  2. Pressure distribution and pressure loss in channel flow at high Mach number.
  3. Demonstration of #Schlieren method.
  4. Observation of flow patterns around the aerofoils with the aid of Schlieren optics.
  5. Observation of occurring shock waves with the aid of Schlieren optics.
  6. Determination of #Mach Number via the angle of shock waves.
  7. Comparison of theory and experiment.
Schlieren #Optics and the Visualization of Supersonic Flow:





For more information: http://www.cussons.co.uk/


Monday, 8 September 2014

P6240 Pelton Wheel




#Pelton Wheel P6240 is a model which reproduces all the characteristics of full size machines and allows an experimental programme to determine both the performance of the #turbine and to verify design theory.

The design of the Pelton Wheel follows typical industrial practice with a horizontal shaft, single horizontal jets produced by a single nozzle fitted with a needle or spear regulator, and a wheel fitted with multiple (16) elliptical ridged buckets at a mean diameter of 100 mm.

- Torque and power characteristics plotted against rotor speed may be established.
- Efficiency against rotor speed can be determined.


Español #TurbinaPelton P6240 es un modelo que reproduce todas las características de las máquinas de tamaño completo donde se permite realizar experimentos y ejercicios para determinar el rendimiento de la #turbina o verificar las teorías de diseño entre otros.

El diseño de la #RuedaPelton sigue los modelos industriales típicos; con un eje horizontal, chorros horizontales individuales equipados por valvulas reguladoras. La Turbina Pelton es una rueda equipada con 16 palas elípticas con un diámetro medio de 100 mm.


- Estudios de Empuje, Par de potencia y velocidad del rotor.
- Determinación de la Eficiencia frente a la velocidad del rotor.

For more information: http://www.cussons.co.uk/

Thursday, 14 August 2014

Steam Power Plant Steam

#Steam Power Plant
Steam retains its position as a key subject in thermodynamic teaching. #Cussons Steam Engineering equipment has been designed to cover a wide range of #thermodynamic principles for this purpose.


Steam Power Plant and Steam Benches

For more information: http://www.cussons.co.uk/

Monday, 11 August 2014

P6530 HYDROLOGY APPARATUS

English: #Civil Engineering #Fluvial geomorphology demonstrations #Model stream flow #Sediment transport #Hydraulic gradients.
Español: #Ingeniería Civil #Demostraciones Fluviales de geomorfología #Corriente de flujo #Transporte de sedimentos #Aparato de Hidrología.

The Cussons P6530 Hydrology Apparatus is a free standing self-contained unit which has been designed to allow students to study the principles of catchment rainfall and run off as functions of time, to simulate multiple and moving storms, to examine the interaction of adjacent wells and to study elementary fluvial processes

Experimental Capabilities:
Study of basin hydrological cycles
Study of flood and runoff hydrographs
Permeability analysis
Effects of surface storage on hydraulics
Study of ground water abstraction through one or two wells
Simulated effects of civil constructions such as bridges and dams
Fluvial process studies including:
Sediment transportation
Erosion by water on hillsides
Erosion in meandering rivers

Additional info please click here

Monday, 4 August 2014


P3200 Air Flow Bench



#Aerodynamics #Heat Transfer #Bernoulli's Experiment  #Flow Around a Bend.

Know our Wind Experiments Range! 

The Air Flow Bench is a modular design which enables numerous add-on units to be used with this service bench, ensuring that the scope of the work which can be dealt with can be enlarged as required. The full range of experiments is shown here in brief detail for all three disciplines, whereas information on Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics is provided on a separate leaflet.
  • Fan characteristics (BS 848)
  • Air flow in ducts
  • Air flow measurement
  • Bernoulli´s experiment
  • Flow around a bend
  • Free jet studies
  • Tube wall to air convective heat transfer
  • Heat transfer in a shell and tube heat exchanger
  • Flow around a cylinder
  • Lift and drag of an aerofoil
  • Flow visualisation
  • Boundary layer growth
  • AerofoilLift and drag of an aerofoil
Additional info please click here

Friday, 1 August 2014

Cussons at Worlddidac Basel 2014


ABOUT CUSSONS TECHNOLOGY


ABOUT CUSSONS TECHNOLOGY

Cussons Technology Ltd. founded in 1876 in Manchester, England. Cussons is an organisation with a proven record of design and manufacture of equipment used in Research, Development and Education.
Today, the company offers a wide range of products and services to an international customer base.

Working facilities extend to approximately 5000 m2:
- Final assembly area equipped with a 5 tonne gantry crane.
- N.C. turning and machining centres and conventional machine tools
-    Welding, fabrication and panel piercing facilities.
-    Bench fitting and sub-assembly area
-    Electronics build area
-    Large capacity Paint shop
-    Inspection and product quality test areas.





Cussons Technology is a self-contained site, located approximately 2 miles north of the city centre.
By Air: We are 12 miles away from Manchester International Airport. There is easy access to the airport, as we are approximately 35 minutes away.
By Road: Just 3 hours from London


ENGINEERING TRAINING AND RESEARCH EQUIPMENT for Applied Studies in:


- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Marine hydrodynamics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Environmental Engineering 


EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH LEVEL:
- Universities and Polytechnics
- Institutes of technology
- Technical Colleges
- Vocational Training Centres
- Research Institutes




INDUSTRIAL LEVEL:
- Military Engineering Training Centres
- Test and R&D Laboratories
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- Automotive Manufacturers
- Oil & Gas Industry – Gas and fuel analysers