Flume Bottom with Pebble Stones (HI100.02.01)

• This module is used to study the fundamentals of open channel flow.
• Specifications
  • The flume roughness is changed using this flume bottom.
  • The flume bottom contains pebble stones consisting of two elements.
• Experiments
  • Fundamentals of open channel flow: uniform and non-uniform discharge.
  • Effect of flume bottom roughness on flow behavior.
  • Flow formulae.

Sill (HI100.02.02)

• This module is used to study the reduction of the flow cross-section in a flume.
• Specifications
  • The sill is used for the main experimental flume.
  • The sill has sealing lips.
  • The module includes removable assembly aids.
• Experiments
  • Behavior of open channel flow at a reduction of flow cross-section.
• Technical Data
  • Inclination of inlet/outlet element: approx. 15°

Culvert (HI100.02.03)

• This module is used to study the full flow through culvert and partially filled culvert.
• Specifications
  • The culvert is used for the experimental flume.
  • The channel body is transparent and made from PMMA.
  • The channel body is hollow, fitted with a rectangular and a circular cross-section.
  • The module includes 2 covers to close the unused cross section.
  • The channel body has sealing lips.
  • The module also contains clamping device for mounting the
  • Culvert into the experimental flume.
• Experiments
  • Behavior of open channel flow at reduced flow cross-sections.
  • Free and submerged culvert inlet.
  • Culvert outlet with free or submerged discharge
  • Different shapes of culvert cross-section
  • Rectangular cross-section
  • Circular cross-section
• Technical Data
  • Culvert cross-sections

Set of Piers, Seven Profiles (HI100.02.04)

• This module is used to study the lateral reduction of cross-section in the flume.
• Specifications
  • The piers are used with the experimental flume
  • These piers cause little or considerable reduction of cross-section caused by piers
  • The pier profiles include rectangular, circular, square, rounded on one end, rounded on both ends, tapering profile on one end and tapering profile on both ends
  • There is a pier holder with clamping device for the mounting of piers into the experimental flume.
  • Up to three piers can be mounted at the same time on nine different positions
  • The pier holder contains angle scale to indicate the angle of attack.
• Experiments
  • Subcritical discharge with little or considerable reduction of cross-section.
  • Supercritical discharge with little or considerable reduction of cross-section.
  • Effect of the pier profile.
  • Backwater upstream of piers.
  • Flow transition at the pier.
  • Effect of angle of attack.
• Technical Data
  • Piers made of PVC
  • Angle scale: ±90°

Venturia Flume (HI100.03.01)

• This module represents a typical flow- measuring flume.
• Specifications
  • The venturi flume is used for the experimental flume.
  • The venturi flume consists of one base plate, two side elements, and one clamping device.
  • The side elements have sealing lips.
• Experiments
  • Discharge measurement in open channels.

Parshall Flume (HI100.03.02)

• This module represents a typical flow- measuring flume.
• Specifications
  • The Parshall flume is used for the experimental flume.
  • The Parshall flume consists of a profiled base plate, two side elements, and clamping device.
  • The Parshall flume has sealing lips.
• Experiments
  • Discharge measurement in open channels.

Trapezoidal Flume (HI100.03.03)

• This module represents a typical flow- measuring flume
• Specifications
  • The trapezoidal flume is used for the experimental flume.
  • The trapezoidal flume contains sealing lips.
• Experiments
  • Discharge measurement in open channels.

Vibrating Piles (HI100.04.01)

• This module is used to study the vibrations of a single pile or of two parallel piles in a flow.
• Specifications
  • The rods are used as vibrating piles for the experimental flume.
  • The module contains three single rods with different diameters.
  • The module includes a weight holder with weights as additional masses for the single rod to be studied.
  • Vibration of 2 parallel piles can be achieved by 2 identical rods with holding device and the distance of rods is adjustable.
  • When a single rod is studied, the holding device for parallel piles is fastened on the flume bottom.
• Experiments
  • Vibration of a single pile.
    • Observation of a Karman vortex street
    • Effect of the rod diameter
    • Effect of additional masses
  • Coupled vibrations between two piles.
• Technical Data
  • Single rods: 600mm length, made of PVC, Diameters = 8mm, 10mm and 12mm
  • Weights: 3× 100g and 1× 40g (holder)
  • Rods for vibration of 2 parallel piles: 2x D=8mm

Wave Generator (HI100.04.02)

• This module is used for the generation of surface waves
• Specifications
  • The wave generator is used for the experimental flume.
  • The generation of surface waves is done by a paddle swinging back and forth.
  • The drive of the paddle is through a crank mechanism and motor with gear.
  • The crank mechanism stroke is adjustable.
  • The motor has variable speed though a frequency converter.
• Experiments
  • Observation of waves: different wave shapes
  • Using the set of beaches module, study the absorption and reflection of wave forces at different beaches.
  • Using the set of piers, study the behavior of waves at piers.
• Technical Data
  • Motor
    • Power output:¾ Hp
    • Gear box: step down from 150 to 110 RPM.
    • Inverter: 1 Hp.

Set of beaches (HI100.04.03)

• In combination with the wave generator, the plain beach is used to study the wave run-up at different beaches.
• Specifications
  • The beaches are used for the experimental flume. This module allows the study of the wave run-up at different beaches including impermeable plain beach, impermeable rough beach, and beach with permeable surface.
  • The simulation of differently ascending beaches can be done by adjusting the inclination of the beach body.
  • All components are made of corrosion resistant materials.
• Experiments
  • With the wave generator:
  • Wave run-up at an impermeable plain beach.
  • Wave run-up at an impermeable rough beach.
  • Wave run-up at a beach with permeable surface.
  • Effect of beach inclination.
  • Effect of depth of water.

Instrument Carrier (HI100.04.04)

• This carrier is to be placed on the rails of the experimental flume; it is moved along the entire experimental section.
• Specifications
  • The instrument carrier is intended as carrier for instruments such as the pitotstatic tube, or the level gauge.
  • Using the carrier, the used instrument can be moved to nearly every point of the flow.
  • The instrument carrier consists of a frame where the instrument can be fixed; this frame can be moved on rollers along the entire length of the experimental flume.
  • Transverse to the flow, the frame can slide along rails to any position.
  • The exact determination of the position of the used instrument is achieved with scales. The instrument carrier includes a scale with pointer transverse to the flow.
  • Parallel to the flow, a pointer of the carrier is used to indicate the position on the scale of the experimental flume.

Level Gauge (HI100.05.01)

• The module represents an accessory for measuring water levels.
• Specifications
  • It is a device used for measuring discharge depths in the experimental flume.
  • It is used together with the instrument carrier module.
  • The measurement is done either with probe tip or hook.
  • It consists of a vertically travelling probe tip or hook.
  • It also includes a scale to indicate the discharge depth.
  • All components are made of corrosion resistant materials.
• Experiments
  • Study the discharge depth for many experiments in open channel flow.
• Technical Data
  • Scale measuring range: 0…630mm
  • Max. travel: 630mm

Flow Sensor with Digital Counter (HI100.05.02)

• This module is used to display up to ten discharge depths along the experimental section simultaneously.
• The wide dynamic flow range of 0.3 to 6 m/s (1 to 20 ft/s) allows the sensor to measure liquid flow rates in full pipes and can be used in low pressure systems.
• The Model 515 sensors are offered in a variety of materials for a wide range of pipe sizes and insertion configurations.
• Specifications
  • General
  • Operating Range :
    • 0.3 to 6 m/s
    • 1 to 20 ft/s
  • Pipe Size Range :
    • DN15 to DN900
    • ½ to 36 in.
  • Linearity :
    • ±1% of max. range @ 25 °C (77 °F)
  • Repeatability :
    • ±0.5% of max. range @ 25 °C (77 °F)

Tube Manometers (HI100.05.03)

• This module is used to display up to ten discharge depths along the experimental section simultaneously.
• Specifications
  • The holding device of the manometer is mounted directly at the experimental section of the experimental flume.
  • The holding device is fitted with screws and spirit level to compensate for the inclination of the experimental section.
  • The connection between the measuring points of the experimental section and tube manometers is done by a set of hoses.
• Technical Data
  • Measuring ranges: 0 – 510 mmWC
  • Graduation:1mm.

Electronic Pressure Measurement, 10x 0…50 mbar (HI100.05.04)

• It is used to display up to ten pressure heads simultaneously along the experimental section of the experimental flume in software.
• Specifications
  • The pressure sensors are connected to the measuring points of the experimental section.
  • The module includes a measuring amplifier with inputs for the flow rate sensor of the experimental flume and the pressure sensors.
  • The maximum distance between PC and switch box should be about 6m.
  • There is a storage system to house the components.
• Technical Data
  • Pressure: 10x 0 – 50mbar, corresponds to 0- 500 mmWC
  • Flow rate: 1x 0…130m3/h

System for Data Acquisition and Automation (HI100.06.01)

• This system represents the automated operation and data acquisition of the experimental flume.
• Specifications
• The system offers the automated operation and data acquisition of the experimental flume.
• The adjustment of electrical inclination and displacement sensor are mounted on height adjustable support of experimental flume.
• The maximum distance between PC and switch box should be about 6m.
• The electrical connection of inclination adjustment is done with switch box of the experimental flume.

Remote Control Module  (HI100.06.02)

• The remote control module is a handheld device which contain a HMI screen, where we can use it to control all of the system parameters remotly.
• Specifications
  • With the remote control module user have full access to control all the system parameters such as:
  • Wave generator operation and speed.
  • Pump operation and speed.
  • Control lifting jacks positions.
• Also with the remote control module user can read all of the system parameters such as:
  • Wave generator speed.
  • Pump speed.
  • water tank level.
  • water speed.
  • System flow rate.
• The remote control module also give user the ability to calibrate the pressure sensor to get an accurate reading for the water level in the channel.
• The remote control module also have an emergeny button which can cut the power to the hole system in case of any danger happened.
• the remote control module comes in a hard plastic case to store it in case of no use, also it contain a charger to recharge the controller in case of the battery level is decreased.

PC Unit (HI100.06.03)

• Specifications
  • A PC unit is mounted on a movable base
  • The PC unit can be connected to the control panel
  • Core I7, 8 G Ram
  • Screen : 19 Inch