Rediseño de un banco experimental de pérdidas hidráulicas en tuberías para prácticas de laboratorio

Abstract

The present project had the general objective of reconditioning the experimental pipe loss bench of the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL), to ensure its proper functioning in academic practices related to the study of energy losses in piping systems. It was hypothesized that visual inspection, fault diagnosis, maintenance and replacement of defective components, together with the calibration of measuring instruments, would improve the accuracy and reliability of the experimental results, ensuring a safe and operational piece of equipment for practical teaching. The methodology employed was of an experimental and inspection-based nature, which included a visual inspection of the components of the hydraulic bench, operational tests to detect leaks, and verification of the proper functioning of the measuring instruments. Finally, experimental validation was carried out through the comparison between theoretical and experimental results. The results showed improved measurement accuracy, a reduction in leaks, and an increase in the operational safety of the equipment. It is concluded that the redesign and reconditioning of the experimental bench contributes to strengthening the practical learning process in fluid mechanics laboratory sessions. Keywords: energy losses, hydraulic bench, fluid mechanics, instrumentation, experimental practices.