Hydraulic Flow Demonstrator

Product Description

Hydraulic Flow DemonstratorA floor standing flow channel for use with an Hydraulics BenchWorking section 77mm wide, 150mm high and 1100mm longCan be configured to demonstrate flow in open channels and closed conduitsClear acrylic sides for good visibility of flow patterns createdStilling arrangement at inlet to promote smooth flow into the working sectionSection of bed can be elevated continuously and locked at the required heightDischarge tank incorporates flow control valve for convenience in setting upTotal and static heads indicated on multi-tube manometer connected to Pitot tubes and static tappings at three locations in working sectionPitot tubes mounted through bed of channel for ease of priming and height adjustment (can be traversed from floor to roof to measure velocity profile)Transparent scales allow measurement of all important heights and levelsModels of hydraulic structures supplied include Undershot Weir (Sluice gate) at the inlet, Overshot Weir at the outlet, Sharp Crested Weir, Broad Crested Weir (also used to create a Culvert) and Ogee WeirSuitable for project work with alternative hydraulic structures (user created)Optional direct reading flowmeter to aid setting up of demonstrationsComprehensive instruction manual supplied