Teaching suggested applications*

-          Study of an open channel flume

-          Study of a sub critical flow

-          Study of a super critical flow

-          Influence of the inclination of the channel

-          Understanding the relationship between water level above the crest of a weir and flow rate over the weir

-          Flow rates calculations

-          Visualization of flows

-          Hydraulic jump

-          Applying and understanding Manning's formula

Description

The BCI 050 bench allows the study of flows in open channel. Water is pumped into a water reserve and sent through the open channel.

Users can view the flows in the channel and place obstacles in order to see the impact on the flow.

The slope of the channel is adjustable in order to create different types of flow (or torrential or fluvial)

The robust design of this equipment makes it perfectly suited for school use.

Its anodized aluminum structure on wheels makes it very robust as well as a great flexibility of integration into your premises. The manufacture of this equipment meets the European machine directive

1 Open channel flume
Transparent walls
Section: 200 x 80 mm
Length: 2000 mm
Frame made of stainless steel
The flume is equipped with a hooh and point gauge
to measure the depth and chronometer

2 Location for weirs
Weirs provided:
- rectangular weir
- triangular weir
- sharp crested weir
- Broad crested weir
Other weirs are offered as options (not supplied)

3 upstream tank
Drainage valve in the lower part
High water level detector

4 Mechanical inclination system
Screw system
Manual operation
A digital sensor indicates the angle of inclination

5 Flowmeter
Electromagnetic flowmeter
Local digital display

6 Manual valve to adjust the flow rate

7 Water pump
Centrifugal pump designed for the flume
The pump speed is controlled by an inverter
with manual set point
low flow detector to protect the pump from running dry

8 Outlet flange of the flum
Connection of an additional working section (option)
Possibility to use a gate valve
The water flows directly in the main tank

9 Electrical box including:
A main Switch
An LED voltage presence
A pump switch-on button
A potentiometer to adjust the rotational speed of the pump
An emergency stop button

10 Water min tank 300 L
Fiber tank
Drainage valve in the lower part

• Electrical supply : 230 Vac – 50 Hz – 10 A
• Electrical network : 1 phase(s) + Neutral + Earth.
• Water supply : 300L
• Dimensions:  (LxWxH mm): 3500 x 800 x 1500
• weight (Kg): 350