Metacentric Height Apparatus
Product Code : EL-FML-11044
The Metacentric Height Apparatus from Lab Exports is a fluid mechanics lab setup used to determine the metacentric height and the position of the metacentre of a floating ship model at varying angles of heel, giving students a direct study of ship and floating body stability.
Specifications
| Pontoon | Stainless steel, approx. 300 x 150 mm, with horizontal guide bar |
| Water Tank | Approx. 600 x 400 x 400 mm |
| Front Window | Glass / Perspex, for observation |
| Tilt Measurement | Pendulum with weight and pointer on a graduated arc |
| Tilting Mechanism | Cross bar with two movable hangers fixed on the model |
| Accessories | Set of weights and removable steel strips supplied |
Key Features
- Determines metacentric height and metacentre position at varying angles of heel
- Stainless steel pontoon floats in a transparent-sided water tank for clear observation
- Removable steel strips allow the model weight to be varied
- Pendulum and graduated arc measure angle of tilt accurately
- Movable hangers on a cross bar allow controlled tilting of the ship model
- Displacement of weight measured directly with a scale
Applications
The Metacentric Height Apparatus is used in fluid mechanics laboratories to study the stability of floating bodies and ships, helping students determine metacentric height experimentally and relate it to the angle of heel of a floating model.
Why Choose Lab Exports
Lab Exports is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of engineering lab equipment including a complete range of Fluid Mechanics Lab apparatus for engineering colleges and technical institutes. Every unit is built for classroom durability, measurement accuracy and long-term reliability, backed by responsive after-sales support. As a trusted source of fluid mechanics lab equipment India buyers rely on, we regularly export to institutions in Sierra Leone (West Africa), Brunei (Southeast Asia) and the Marshall Islands (Pacific).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Metacentric Height Apparatus measure?
It measures the metacentric height and metacentre position of a floating ship model at varying angles of heel.
Q2. How is the model tilted for the experiment?
A cross bar with two movable hangers fixed on the pontoon model, along with a set of weights, is used to tilt it.
Q3. How is the angle of tilt measured?
A pendulum consisting of a weight suspended to a long pointer measures the angle of tilt on a graduated arc.
Q4. Can the model's weight be changed?
Yes, removable steel strips are placed in the model to allow its weight to be varied.
Q5. What is the water tank made of?
The water tank measures approximately 600 x 400 x 400 mm and has a glass or Perspex front window for observation.
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