Experimental flume 86x300mm Experimental section for performing flow experiments in open flumes with lengths of 2,5m or 5m available, closed water circuit and inclination adjustment Features - basic principles of open-channel flow - experimental section with transparent side walls, lengths of 2,5m and 5m available - homogeneous flow through carefully designed inlet element - models from all fields of hydraulic engineering available as accessories Learning objectives/experiments - together with optionally available models -- uniform and non-uniform discharge -- flow formulae -- flow transition (hydraulic jump) -- energy dissipation (hydraulic jump, stilling basin) -- flow over control structures: weirs (sharp-crested, broad-crested, ogee-crested), discharge under gates -- flow-measuring flumes -- local losses due to obstacles -- transient flow: waves -- vibrating piles -- sediment transport Specification [1] basic principles of open-channel flow [2] experimental flume with experimental section, inlet and outlet element and closed water circuit [3] length of the experimental section 2,5m or 5m (with extension element HM 160.10) [4] smoothly adjustable inclination of the experimental section [5] experimental section with 10 evenly spaced threaded holes on the bottom for installing models or for water level measurement using pressure [6] side walls of the experimental section are made of tempered glass for excellent observation of the experiments [7] all surfaces in contact with water are made of corrosion-resistant materials [8] flow-optimised inlet element for low-turbulence entry into the experimental section [9] closed water circuit with water tank, pump, rotameter and manual flow adjustment [10] models from all fields of hydraulic engineering available as accessories Technical data Experimental section - length: 2,5m or 5m (with 1x HM 160.10) - flow cross-section WxH: 86x300mm - inclination adjustment: -0,5...+3% Tank: 280L Pump - max. flow rate in the experimental section: 10m3/h - max. flow rate of the pump: 15m3/h - max. head of the pump: 21m Measuring ranges - flow rate: 0...10m3/h 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional LxWxH: 4310x670x1350mm (experimental section 2,5m) Weight: approx. 254kg