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The equation for Reynold's number was used to find the expected flow rate at the turbulent transition with Re = 2100. The Hagen-Poiseuille equation was then used to find the expected delta h needed to put outflow from the flow controller at that flow rate. To collect data on the outflow to head loss relationship in the turbulent transition range, this delta h was used as the "transition height". This is the head loss theoretically needed to create a turbulent outflow.

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This delta h was used as a ballpark value for where the expected turbulent transition would take place. Beginning with a delta h smaller than the theoretical transition value, outflow data was collected at 2 cm intervals of increasing delta h. This data was meant to encompass flows from the laminar and turbulent range, including the transition range. Delta h values were varied using centimeter increment markings on the ring stand and outflow is measured by placing a graduated cylinder at the tube outlet for 30 second intervals. Theoretically, these delta h values were to include the transition range from laminar to turbulent flow. However, the flow rate never reached that of turbulent flow.

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