Experimental Flume 309x450mm And 409x500mm

Experimental Flume 309x450mm

The experimental flume with a closed water circuit has a cross-section of 309x450mm. The length of the experimental section is between 5m and – with further extension elements– a maximum of 12,5m. The side walls of the experimental section are made of tempered glass, which allows excellent observation of the experiments. All components that come into contact with water are made of corrosion-resistant materials. The inlet element is designed so that the flow enters the experimental section with very little turbulence.

Learning objectives/experiments

1. Together with optionally available models
2. Uniform and non-uniform discharge
3. Flow formulae
4. Flow Transition (Hydraulic Jump)
5. Energy dissipation (hydraulic jump, stilling basin)
6. Flow over control structures
7. Weirs (sharp-crested, broad-crested, ogee-crested)
8. Discharge under gates
9. Flow-measuring flumes
10. Local losses due to obstacles
11. Transient flow: waves
12. Vibrating piles
13. Sediment transport

Specification

1. Basic principles of open-channel flow
2. Experimental flume with experimental section, inlet and outlet element and closed water circuit
3. Length of the experimental section 5m, up to 12,5m possible with additional extension elements
4. Smoothly adjustable inclination of the experimental section
5. Experimental section with 20 evenly spaced threaded holes on the bottom for installing models or for water level measurement using pressure
6. Side walls of the experimental section are made of tempered glass for excellent observation of the experiments
7. Experimental section with guide rails for the optionally available instrument carrier
8. All surfaces in contact with water are made of corrosion-resistant materials
9. Flow-optimised inlet element for low-turbulence entry into the experimental section
10. Closed water circuit with 2 water tanks, pump and flow control