GLOVULA / VIRTUAL LAB
Laboratory Experiments
Explore fluid mechanics through experimental demonstrations and guided laboratory practices .
GLOVULA / VIRTUAL LAB
Laboratory Experiments
Explore fluid mechanics through experimental demonstrations and guided laboratory practices .
Welcome to the GLOVULA Laboratory Experiments section. This open-access educational resource provides guided audiovisual demonstrations of experimental procedures related to fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering.
The videos are designed to help students understand the relationship between theoretical principles and experimental observations, become familiar with laboratory equipment, and develop practical skills in measurement and data interpretation.
Each experiment is presented through educational videos that students can watch before attending laboratory sessions or revisit afterwards to reinforce their understanding.
Select an experiment below to access its educational videos and learning objectives. All videos can be viewed directly on this website, allowing students to study laboratory procedures independently and at their own pace.
P01 - Hydrostatics
Description
This laboratory experiment introduces the fundamental principles of hydrostatic pressure and examines the forces exerted by fluids at rest on submerged surfaces.
Learning Objectives
Understand hydrostatic pressure distribution.
Determine the resultant hydrostatic force.
Identify the location of the centre of pressure.
Relate theoretical calculations to experimental measurements.
P02 - Momentum
Description
This experiment explores the application of the linear momentum equation to fluid flow, focusing on the relationship between momentum changes and the resulting forces.
Learning Objectives
Understand the principle of conservation of linear momentum.
Apply the momentum equation to a control volume.
Analyse forces generated by fluid flow.
Compare theoretical predictions with experimental observations.
P03 - Head Loases in Pipes
Description
This experiment examines energy losses in pipe flow and their relationship with flow conditions and hydraulic system characteristics.
Learning Objectives
Understand the mechanisms responsible for head losses.
Analyse the relationship between flow rate and pressure losses.
Apply the energy equation to pipe systems.
Interpret experimental hydraulic measurements.
P04 - Pump Characteristic Curves
Description
This experiment introduces the operating principles of centrifugal pumps and the experimental determination of their characteristic curves.
Learning Objectives
Understand the operating principles of centrifugal pumps.
Identify the main parameters used to characterise pump performance.
Analyse the relationship between flow rate and pump head.
Interpret characteristic curves and operating conditions.