DICLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

HYDRAULICS LABORATORY

Laboratory Name

Hydraulics Laboratory

Laboratory Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Z. Fuat TOPRAK

Address

Dicle University, Faculty of Engineering
Sur, Diyarbakır, Türkiye

Telephone

+90 (412) 241 10 00

Available Experiments and Equipment

Experiment 1: Bernoulli's Theorem and Head Loss Apparatus

Material Tested:
Water

Equipment Used:
Bernoulli's Theorem and Head Loss Demonstration Apparatus

Purpose:
To demonstrate Bernoulli's principle and investigate energy losses occurring in pipe flow systems.

Experiment 2: Water Surface Profiles in Open Channel Flow

Material Tested:
Water

Equipment Used:
Open Channel Flow Apparatus

Purpose:
To examine water surface profiles and flow characteristics under different hydraulic conditions in open channels.

Experiment 3: Reynolds Experiment

Material Tested:
Water

Equipment Used:
Reynolds Apparatus

Purpose:
To observe laminar, transitional, and turbulent flow regimes and determine the Reynolds number.

Experiment 4: Orifice Flow Experiment

Material Tested:
Water

Equipment Used:
Orifice Flow Apparatus

Purpose:
To investigate flow characteristics through an orifice and determine discharge coefficients.

Experiment 5: Water Hammer and Rainfall Simulator Experiment

Material Tested:
Water

Equipment Used:
Water Hammer and Rainfall Simulator Apparatus

Purpose:
To demonstrate pressure surges caused by sudden flow changes in pipelines and to simulate rainfall-runoff processes under controlled laboratory conditions.

Laboratory Overview

The Hydraulics Laboratory provides practical training and research opportunities in fluid mechanics, hydraulic engineering, hydrology, and water resources engineering. The laboratory enables students to verify theoretical concepts through hands-on experiments and supports undergraduate, graduate, and research activities. Equipped with specialized hydraulic testing systems, the laboratory contributes to the development of analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills required in professional engineering practice.