MR-HM 162 Experimental flume 309x450mm Teaching Equipment Fluids Engineering Training Equipment
Description
Hydraulic engineering is a crucial part of engineering. How do we achieve the necessary river depth for ships? How does open-channel flow change during flooding? How far upstream do measures such as control structures have an effect? How can the discharge at barrages be calculated? By using experimental flumes in laboratories it is possible to teach the basic knowledge required to understand the answers to these questions and to develop possible solutions.
The experimental flume HM 162 with a closed water circuit has a cross-section of 309x450mm. The length of the experimental section is between 5m and – with further extension elements HM 162.10 – a maximum of 12,5m. The side walls of the experimental section are made of tempered glass, which allows excellent observation of the experiments. 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 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.
A wide selection of models, such as weirs, piers, flow-measuring flumes or a wave generator are available as accessories and ensure a comprehensive programme of experiments. Most models are quickly and safely bolted to the bottom of the experimental section.
Technical details
Specification
basic principles of open-channel flow
experimental flume with experimental section, inlet and outlet element and closed water circuit
length of the experimental section 5m, up to 12,5m possible with additional extension elements HM 162.10
smoothly adjustable inclination of the experimental section
experimental section with 20 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 section with guide rails for the optionally available instrument carrier HM 162.59
all surfaces in contact with water are made of corrosion-resistant materials
flow-optimised inlet element for low-turbulence entry into the experimental section
closed water circuit with 2 water tanks, pump, electromagnetic flow sensor and flow control
models from all fields of hydraulic engineering available as accessories
Technical data
Experimental section
possible lengths: 5m-7,5m-10m-12,5m
flow cross-section WxH: 309x450mm
inclination adjustment: -0,5…+2,5%
2 tanks
made of GRP
1100L each
Pump
power consumption: 4kW
max. flow rate: 132m3/h
max. head: 16,1m
speed: 1450min-1
Measuring ranges
flow rate: 5,4…130m3/h
400V, 50Hz, 3 phases
400V, 60Hz, 3 phases
230V, 60Hz, 3 phases
