Hydraulic engineering is concerned with artificial waterways, the regulation of rivers and with barrages, amongst other things. By using experimental flumes in the laboratory, it is possible to teach the necessary basic principles.

A wide selection of models, such as weirs, piers, flow-measuring flumes or a wave generator are available as accessories and ensure a comprehensive program of experiments. Most models are quickly and safely bolted to the bottom of the experimental section.

The inclination of the experimental flume can be finely adjusted to allow simulation of slope and to create a uniform flow at a constant discharge depth.

The experimental flume  has a closed water circuit. The cross-section of the experimental section is 86x300mm. All components that come into contact with water are made of corrosion-resistant materials (stainless steel, glass reinforced plastic). The inlet element is designed so that the flow enters the experimental section with very little turbulence. The experimental section is 2.5m long and can be increased to 5m with the extension element. The side walls of the experimental section are made of tempered glass, which allows excellent observation of the experiments. 

Specifications:

Basic principles of open-channel flow

Flow-optimised inlet element for low-turbulence entry into the experimental section

Closed water circuit with water tank, pump, rotameter and manual flow adjustment

Smoothly adjustable inclination of the experimental section

All surfaces in contact with water are made of corrosion-resistant materials

Models from all fields of hydraulic engineering available as accessories

Experimental section with 10 evenly spaced threaded holes on the bottom for installing models or for water level measurement using pressure

Side walls of the experimental section are made of tempered glass for excellent observation of the experiments

Experimental flume with experimental section, inlet and outlet element and closed water circuit

Length of the experimental section 2.5m or 5m

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

Measuring ranges:

Flow rate: 0…10m3/h

230V, 50Hz, 1 phase

230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase

Pump

Power consumption: 1,02kw

Max. Flow rate: 22,5m3/h

Max. Head: 13,7m

Dimensions and weight

LxWxH: 4300x660x1350mm (experimental section 2,5m)

Weight: approx. 244kg.