FL 05.1 – Flow Channel 2,5m

This equipment is designed to study the behavior of fluids in open channels, and allows to perform a wide range of experiments and training.

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Description
HIGHLIGHTS
    • Standalone operation, as long as it is connected to the power supply.
    • Choice between  negative and positive channel slope.
    • A range of devices for reading different parametres, manometric gauges, limnimeter, Pitot tube, etc.
    • Wide range of accessories to study multiple phenomena.
    • It includes a valve to regulate the appropriate flow rate at any moment.
    • The flowmeter provides readings of the workflow rate  at any time.
IMPORTANT NOTE
    • We can provide a range of flow channels in various sizes. Consult without compromise.
Learning Objectives
  • Study of flow through open channels , measuring variables such as:
    • Height of water.
    • Speed ​​at different points of a cross section.
  • Study of uniform flow , gradually varied flow and behavior of surface profiles.
  • Study and use of landfill sites for the thin-walled flow measurement.
    • Rectangular weir without lateral contraction.
  • Using dumps and study of thick wall for flow measurement.
    • Rectangular weir.
    • Triangular weir.
  • Study and use of Venturi channel.
  • Analysis and study of flow under doors.
    • Vertical gate.
    • Radial gate.
  • Study of the hydraulic jump.
  • Analysis of flow over spillways of dams.
* Some of the practices require optional accessories.
Technical Data
Composed by:
    • Channel, support structure, storage and pumping system.
    • Flow regulation.
    • Flow stabilization system composed by a honeycomb at the entrance, to minimize turbulence.
Materials:
    • All the materials used are resistant to corrosion, especially in areas in contact with water.
    • Channel: Treated stainless steel.
    • Channel walls: 10mm thick laminated, tempered and bevelled glass.
    • Tanks: Treated stainless steel.
    • Legs: Treated and painted steel.
Pumping, storage and recirculation system:
    • Located on a single level, it does not require high deposits.
    • Tank capacity: 300 litres.
Section of work:
    • Section of work (high/wide): 300 / 87 mm.
    • Length: 2.500 mm.
Slope:
    • Adjustable -1%+3% of its length.
Pump:
    • Power: 1,5 hp (1,1 kW)
    • Maximum flow : 24 m3/h
    • Maximum height: 14,3 mwc
    • Stainless steel impeller.
    • Type: Centrifugal.
Flowmeter:
    • Scale 1.500-15.000 l/h.
Requirements
  • Electrical input: 230V / 50Hz. (Others available, please ask).
  • To carry out some of the experiments, accessories of the HD.Z.xx range are required.
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