5 x 0.3 x 0.45 Metre Flume

Model Number: FC300-5

A large recirculating flume for open channel flow experiments, advanced study, and research.

Manufacturer: TecQuipment
Relevance: University

Overview

A 300 mm wide, 5 to 15 m long flume for student study and advanced research into a wide range of fluid flow topics. A huge range of ancillaries are available to extend learning potential and offers the opportunity for innovative experimentation.

The FC300 Series channels are 300 mm in width, 450 mm in height, and are available in 5 metre, 7.5 metre, 10 metre, 12.5 metre and 15 metre lengths. The flumes have various models available, giving students a wide choice of experimentation in open channel flow. The flumes have a built-in re-circulating water supply connected to a digital flow metre for accurate measurements during experimentation. The flumes have pressure measurement tappings at 0.25 metre intervals along the working section. These tappings can connect either to a multi-tube manometer or to a 32-way pressure display. The 32-way pressure display connects to TecQuipment’s VDAS® for real-time data acquisition.

Features

  • 300 mm wide, 450 mm high flume for open channel flow study and research
  • Built-in re-circulating water supply with digital flow metre for accurate measurements
  • Pressure measurement tappings at 0.25 metre intervals along the working section
  • Tappings connect to either a multi-tube manometer or a 32-way pressure display
  • 32-way pressure display connects to TecQuipment’s VDAS® for real-time data acquisition
  • Supplied with two level gauges (hook and point) and a Pitot tube
  • Optional Sediment Loop (FC300sl) for bed-load transport investigations
  • Transparent glass channel with parallel walls and an accurate cross-section along its length
  • Sturdy steel square-section support with floor-standing frame at eye-level working height
  • Screw jacks and digital inclinometer for accurate channel angle adjustment
  • Pump with speed controller and flow settling chamber for smooth, uniform flow

Specifications

  • Model: FC300 Series
  • This model size: 5 x 0.3 x 0.45 metre
  • Channel width: 300 mm
  • Channel height: 450 mm
  • Available lengths: 5 metre, 7.5 metre, 10 metre, 12.5 metre, and 15 metre
  • Pressure tappings spacing: 0.25 metre intervals along the working section
  • Water system: built-in re-circulating water supply
  • Flow measurement: digital flow metre
  • Inclination adjustment: screw jacks with digital inclinometer
  • Construction: transparent glass channel with sturdy steel square-section support frame
  • Flow conditioning: pump with speed controller feeding an upstream flow settling chamber

Learning Outcomes

  • Open channel flow
  • Fluid flow analysis
  • Flow measurement using a digital flow metre
  • Pressure measurement along a flume
  • Use of hook and point level gauges
  • Pitot tube measurements
  • Channel inclination effects on flow
  • Real-time data acquisition with VDAS®
  • Bed-load transport investigation

Items Included

  • FC300 flume and floor-standing support frame
  • Built-in re-circulating water supply
  • Digital flow metre
  • Two level gauges (hook and point)
  • Pitot tube
  • Instrument rails at the top of the flume
  • Pump with speed controller
  • Upstream flow settling chamber
  • Digital inclinometer

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