Technical Specifications

 Specifications for Channel Flume:

1. Open channel flow and duct flow modes of operation.
2. Self contained unit consisting of diaphragm flow control valve, inlet tank with baffle plate and screens, centrifugal pump, flow meter, discharge tank with adjustable over flow weir and sump tank.
3. Working section, metal channel frame with clear acrylic/glass sides, length: 10m to 20m, width: 100mm, height: 300mm.
4. Transition section and adjustable floor section.
5. Floor inserts for converging and converging-diverging duct flows.
6. Upper boundary plate.
7. Weirs (3 Nos).
8. Models: hump, sluice gate.
9. Model fixtures.
10. Total pressure probes (3 Nos) with fixtures to vary position.
11. Static pressure taps (3 Nos).
12. Max. free surface depth: 250mm
13. Max. bed height above channel: 220mm.
14. Max. pump flow: 5.liters/sec

Options:

1. Flow visualisation system consisting of dye injection tank of 0.5 liters reservoir capacity, 5 Nos. dye injection needles with needle valves at exit can be supplied on request.
2. Software with interface & required sensors for signals & readings to be tabulated in DAQ software

Sci-tech ‘Sci-Cal’ Automated operation and data acquisition: the experimental flume FM 32 can be operated by a PC. Flow rate, inclination adjustment and frequency of the wave generator can be set by Sci-tech ‘Sci-Cal’ software. Measured values can be recorded and saved. The software detects automatically if the electronic pressure measurement is also used. In this case, both softwares are operated in FM 32 including the selection of the corresponding windows. FM 32, can optionally include a control with PLC via two touch panels and ‘Sci-Cal’ software for acquisition of the measured values. (‘Sci-Cal’ Software must be purchased at the time of order because it cannot be retrofit)

1. Wave Maker with optional software
2. Artificial beach with slope
3. Any other models required by the user can be supplied on request.

Services Required:

1. Water Supply.
2. Electrical Supply, 240/440V,3Ph, 50 Hz.

ADDITIONS & ACCESSORIES TO ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’:

1. Extension Element of the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model FM32A
2. Extension Water Sump Tank of the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model Model 32B
3. Sluice Gate for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’  Model 32C
4. Radial Gate for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32D
5. Set of Weir Plates for the ‘Adjustable  Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32E
6. Broad Crested Weir for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32F
7. Crump Weir for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32G
8. Siphon Weir for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32H
9. Rake for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32I
10. Ogee-Crested Weir with Pressure Measurement for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32J
11. Ogee-Crested Weir with 2 weir Outlets for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32K
12. Venturi Flume for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32L
13. Pitot static Tube for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32M
14. Velocity Meter for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32N
15. Instrument carrier for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32O
16. 10 Tube Manometer for the  ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32P
17. Parshall Flume for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32Q
18. Cut Throat Flume for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32R
19. Culvert for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32S
20. Culverts – Gutters Model 32SG
21. Wave Generator for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model 32T
22. Plain Beach for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model FM32U
23. Set of Piers & Profiles Model FM 32 V
24. Bridge piers Model FM 32 VBP
25. Vortex Induced Vibrations Model F32VVV
26. Rectangular and V-Notch Weirs for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model FM32 W
27. Roughened Gravel Bed for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model FM32 RB
28. Roughened Sand Bed for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model FM32 RBS
29. Roughened Turf Bed for the ‘Adjustable Bed Flow Channel’ Model FM32 RBT

30. Lift and Drag module FM 32X

31. Trapezoidal 45º WSC Basket Model FM32Y

32. Large 60º V Trapezoidal flume Model FM 32Z
33. Palmer Bowlus Flume Model FM32AA
34. Sediment Loop Model FM32BB
35. Static Pressure Scanner & Display Model FM 32CC
36. PIV laser system for measurement and visualization of flows Model FM32DD

List of Experiments:

1. Demonstration of open channel flows.
2. Demonstration of duct flows.
3. Demonstration of Bernoulli’s equation in converging flows.
4. Energy losses in converging and diverging flows.
5. Study of flow over weirs.
6. Specific energy relationships for sub-critical and super-critical flows.
7. Critical depth – upstream water level studies.
8. Flow over broad crested weirs.
9. Flow under sluice gate.
10. Study of hydraulic jump.
11. Surface wave studies.
12. Characteristics of flow over rectangular thin plate weirs (Overshot)
13. Characteristics of flow over profiled thin plate weirs (Overshot)
14. Characteristics of flow over a sharp cornered broad crested weir
15. Characteristics of flow over a streamlined broad crested weir
16. Characteristics of flow over a Crump Weir
17. Characteristics of flow over an Ogee Weir
18. Characteristics of flow through a Venturi flume
19. Characteristics of flow through a Parshall Flume
20. Characteristics of flow through a WSC Flume
21. Characteristics of flow over a Sill
22. Characteristics of flow over a Dam Spillway
23. Characteristics of flow over a Siphon Spillway
24. Characteristics of flow through a self-regulating siphon
25. Characteristics of Flow over a Gravel Bed
26. Characteristics of flow over a Corrugated Bed
27. Characteristics of flow around a Cylindrical Pile
28. Characteristics of flow through a Culvert
29. Characteristics of flow under a Radial Gate
30. Critical depth– Derivation of the Specific Energy Equation
31. Discharge beneath a Sluice Gate (Undershot weir)
32. Force on a Sluice Gate (Undershot weir)
33. The Lift and Drag Force on Submerged Structures
34. Observation of scour at Pier legs
35. Head loss through a Trash Rack
36. Flow visualisation and study of stream line patterns. (OPTIONAL)
37. Demonstration of laminar and turbulent flow by flow visualisation. (OPTIONAL)