Fluid Mechanics Lab Demonstrations
MEC516/BME516 has four hardware labs. Because of staffing issues, the labs for MEC516/BME516 online for the fall term 2023.


Lab 2: Reynolds Apparatus and Pipe Friction
YouTube Video
Supplemental Video: Flow Visualization in a Pipe
This video shows flow the transition from laminar to turbulent flow in a round pipe using the Reynolds apparatus. Flow is laminar for approximately Re<2300.
YouTube Video
YouTube Video
Supplemental Video: Flow Visualization in a Pipe
This video shows flow the transition from laminar to turbulent flow in a round pipe using the Reynolds apparatus. Flow is laminar for approximately Re<2300.
YouTube Video


Lab 4: The Venturi Flow Meter
YouTube Video
For Lab 4 also watch the video on Hydraulic and Energy Grade Lines:
YouTube Video
YouTube Video
For Lab 4 also watch the video on Hydraulic and Energy Grade Lines:
YouTube Video
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