Flow Channel - Application: Fluid Mechanics Lab Equipments

The channel consists of a clear acrylic working section of large depth-to-width ratio incorporating undershot and overshot weirs at the inlet and discharge ends respectively. Water is fed to the streamlined channel entry via a stilling tank to reduce turbulence. Water discharging from the channel is collected in the volumetric tank of the Hydraulics Bench and returned to the sump for recirculation.
A dye injection system incorporated at the inlet to the channel enables flow visualization in conjunction with a reticule on the rear face of the channel. Models supplied with the channel include broad and sharp-crested weirs, large and small-diameter cylinders and symmetrical and asymmetrical aerofoils, which in conjunction with the inlet and discharge weirs, permit a varied range of open channel and flow visualization demonstrations.
Demonstration & Visualisation Capabilities:-
Demonstrating basic phenomena associated with open channel flow
Visualization of flow patterns over or around immersed object
Technical Specifications:-
Clear acrylic working section fed from stilling tank
Six different models for investigation
Dye injection system
Quick release fitting for easy connection to Hydraulics Bench
Educational software available as an option
Dye injection needles: 5
Dye reservoir capacity: 0.45 L