Description

Experimental flumes serve as valuable tools for both teaching and research, enabling the study and demonstration of essential open-channel flow phenomena on a laboratory scale. They offer insights into various aspects, including flow regulation through control structures and diverse flow measurement techniques.

It boasts a closed water circuit and an experimental section. This section’s side walls are constructed from tempered glass, ensuring excellent visibility during experiments. To maintain durability, all components in contact with water are corrosion-resistant.

The inlet design minimizes turbulence when introducing flow into the experimental section. The flume’s inclination is also adjustable, enabling the simulation of slopes and the creation of uniform flow at a consistent depth.

A range of experiment-enhancing accessories, also available. These accessories can be easily and securely attached to the experimental section’s base, allowing for a comprehensive set of experiments. The experimental flume is equipped with a comprehensive range of functions for measurement, control. 

Specification

Experimental section

• L x W x H: 5m x 300mm x 450mm
• Inclination adjustment: -0.28° to +1.4°
• Walls: Toughened glass (CE Marked) over full length and depth

• Side wall stability: < 1.0 mm (typically) at 410mm water depth
• Bed stability: <1.0 mm (typically) at 410mm water depth

Water reservoir tanks

Pump

• max. flow rate: 30 L/sec
• max. head: 20m

Materials

• Stainless steel features: Grade 304
• EN 10088-2- Stainless steel for general purposes.
• Toughened glass Sealant

Standards

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

Dimensions

• L x W xH: (6 x 0.7 x 1.5) m

Accessories

The apparatus comes with a selection of compatible accessories, including:

1. Flow splitters Weirs with a central wall and various nose pieces
   1. Thomson weir
      1. triangular weir opening
   2. Rehbock weir
      1. rectangular weir opening
   3. Cipoletti weir
      1. trapezoidal weir opening
   4. LxWxH: 200x297x400mm Approx. (holder)
   5. LxWxH: 200x297x400mm Approx. (rectangular weir)

1. False floor sections for gradually varied profiles

1. Weir with chute block
   1. LxWxH: 272x297x160mm Approx.
2. End sill
3. Baffle blocks
4. LxWxH: 1000x297x10mm Approx. (base plate)