
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.
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
Add On Products
TecQuipmentFC300BRadial Sector Gate
TecQuipmentFC300CSluice Gate with Tappings
TecQuipmentFC300DCrump Weir
TecQuipmentFC300ESpillway
TecQuipmentFC300E2Ogee Weir with Tappings
TecQuipmentFC300E3Energy Dissipation
TecQuipmentFC300FVenturi Flume
TecQuipmentFC300HParshall Flume
TecQuipmentFC300JBridge Piers
TecQuipmentFC300K2Roughened Bed – Sand
TecQuipmentFC300LSiphon Spillway
TecQuipmentFC300L2Self-Regulating Siphon
TecQuipmentFC300LDLift and Drag
TecQuipmentFC300MVortex Induced Vibrations
TecQuipmentFC300NWave Generator and Beach
TecQuipmentFC300PCulvert
TecQuipmentFC300QNotched Weirs
TecQuipmentFC300RBroad Crested Weirs
TecQuipmentFC300ZTrapezoidal Flume
TecQuipmentFCA132-Way Pressure Display Unit
TecQuipmentFC300ICInstrument Carrier
TecQuipmentFC300SLSediment Loop
TecQuipmentFC300XWater Velocity MeterItems 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
