Hydraulic Flow Demonstrator
In this device, clear acrylic is used for visibility and is supported by a floor-standing, metal frame fitted with castors for mobility.
Specification:
- A floor standing flow channel for use with Hydraulics Bench
- Working section 77mm wide, 150mm high and 1100mm long
- Can be configured to demonstrate flow in open channels and closed conduits
- Clear acrylic sides for good visibility of flow patterns created
- Stilling arrangement at inlet to promote smooth flow into the working section
- Section of bed can be elevated continuously and locked at the required height
- Discharge tank incorporates flow control valve for convenience in setting up
- Total and static heads indicated on multi-tube manometer connected to Pitot tubes and static tappings at three locations in working section
- Pitot tubes mounted through bed of channel for ease of priming and height adjustment (can be traversed from floor to roof to measure velocity profile)
- Transparent scales allow measurement of all important heights and levels
- Models of hydraulic structures supplied include Undershot Weir (Sluice gate) at the inlet, Overshot Weir at the outlet, Sharp Crested Weir, Broad Crested Weir (also used to create a Culvert) and Ogee Weir
- Suitable for project work with alternative hydraulic structures (user created)
- Optional direct reading flowmeter to aid setting up of demonstrations
- Comprehensive instruction manual supplied
Technical Specifications:
- Width of working section 77mm
- Depth of working section 150mm
- Length of working section 1100mm
- Maximum operating flowrate 1.6 litres/sec
