DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF AN IMPACT JET VANE APPARATUS

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https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0912-4221

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Jet Impact, Vane Geometry, Momentum Conservation, Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Force Analysis

Abstract

This study presents the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a laboratory-scale impact of jet vane apparatus tailored for experimental fluid mechanics applications. The apparatus employs a centrifugal pump to generate a high-velocity water jet, which impacts different vane geometries to analyse force-momentum interactions. A key modification in this setup is the integration of digital sensors to ensure higher precision in force measurements and minimize errors, compared to conventional manual method. The experimental results reveal a direct correlation between applied weight and force, substantiating theoretical momentum principles. The findings offer practical insights into optimizing fluid-structure interactions in applications ranging from hydroelectric power systems to aerospace propulsion technologies.

Author Biographies

  • Joseph Okon Morgan, University of Calabar

    Student, Mechanical Engineering

  • Joseph E. Eteh, University of Calabar

    Student, Mechanical Engineering

  • Thankgod C. Onyiba, University of Calabar

    Student, Mechanical Engineering

  • Ovie Peter Ogor, University of Calabar

    Student, Mechanical Engineering

  • Innocent C. Emeka, University of Calabar

    Student, Mechanical Engineering. He can't access his email at this time.

  • Victory V. Eniang, University of Calabar

    Student, Mechanical Engineering

  • N. Ojiugo Ucheji, University of Calabar

    Supervisor, Mechanical Engineering

  • Paschal Ateb Ubi, University of Calabar

    Engr. Dr. Paschal Ateb Ubi, Supervisor, PHD researcher 

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Impact of Jet vanes Apparatus

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31-12-2025

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Vol. 9 No. 12 (2025): FUDMA Journal of Sciences - Vol. 9 No. 12

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Copyright (c) 2025 Promise U. Okoi, Joseph Okon Morgan, Joseph E. Eteh, Thankgod C. Onyiba, Ovie Peter Ogor, Innocent C. Emeka, Victory V. Eniang, N. Ojiugo Ucheji, Paschal Ateb Ubi

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Okoi, P. U., Morgan, J. O., Eteh, J. E., Onyiba, T. C., Ogor, O. P., Emeka, I. C., Eniang, V. V., Ucheji, N. O., & Ubi, P. A. (2025). DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF AN IMPACT JET VANE APPARATUS. FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 9(12), 405-408. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0912-4221

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