Open Channel Flume 15 mt.
(HI100)

1. Circuit breakers 2. Flow Rate 3. Wave generator driver 4. Flow Rate Driver 5. Control ON/OFF switch 6. Emergency switch. 7. Wave generator speed control 8. Control mode 9. Lifting jacks down 10. Lifting jacks up 11. Sediment feeder 12. Lifting jacks down 13. Lifting jacks up 14. Operation & control unit operation indication LEDs 15. Pump speed control knob

1 Flume. 2 Outlet 3 Intlet 4 Remote Comtrol

  • Demonstrating the following:
    • Uniform and non-uniform discharge
    • Flow formulae
    • Flow transition (hydraulic jump)
    • Energy dissipation (hydraulic jump, stilling basin)
    • Flow-measuring flumes
    • Local losses due to obstacles
  • Flume length: 15m.
    • Flume dimensions W x D : 300 mm x 450 mm
  • Experimental unit
    • It is divided into four section 2.5 m each, with inlet section 2.5 m and outlet section 2.5 m
  • Pump
    • Flow rate: 132 m3/hr.
    • Head: 30 m.
    • Power: 20 Hp, with inverter of 20 HP.
  • Flow sensor:
    • Flow sensor: paddle.
    • Flow rate range: 0-100 m3/hr.
  • Wave generator:
    • Power: ¾ Hp.
    • Gear box: step down from 150 to 110 rpm.
    • Inverter: 1 Hp.
  • Tank: 1100 L
  •  Inclination Motor
    • motor power: 1.1kW
    • speed: 935min-1
  • Open Channel Flume 15 mt. (HI100)
  • Hard copy user manual
  • Control Structures (HI100.01)
    • Sluice Gate (HI100.01.01)
    • Radial Gate (HI100.01.02)
    • Set of Plate Weirs, Four types (HI100.01.03)
    • Broad-Crested Weir (HI100.01.04)
    • Crump Weir (HI100.01.05)
    • Siphon Weir (HI100.01.06)
    • Rake (HI100.01.07)
    • Elements for Energy Dissipation (HI100.01.08)
  • Change in cross-section structures (HI100.02)
    • Flume Bottom with Pebble Stones (HI100.02.01)
    • Sill (HI100.02.02)
    • Culvert (HI100.02.03)
    • Set of Piers, Seven Profiles (HI100.02.04)
  • Flow measuring flumes (HI100.03)
    • Venturi Flume (HI100.03.01)
    • Parshall Flume (HI100.03.02)
    • Trapezoidal Flume (HI100.03.03)
  • Other Experiments (HI100.04)
    • Vibrating Piles (HI100.04.01)
    • Wave Generator (HI100.04.02)
    • Set of beaches (HI100.04.03)
    • Instrument Carrier (HI100.04.04)
  • Measuring instruments (HI100.05)
    • Level Gauge (HI100.05.01)
    • Flow Sensor with Digital Counter (HI100.05.02)
    • Tube Manometers (HI100.05.03)
    • Electronic Pressure Measurement, 10x 0...50 mbar (HI100.05.04)
  • Software (HI100.06)
  • Digital Content (BI-01)

The open channel flume simulator (HI101) is designed to illustrate the basics required to understand the open-channel flow change during flooding and to calculate the discharge at dams. The trainer offers extensive range of experiments as it is an integrated educational system that consists of a large flume and a large number of experimental modules to be inserted in the flume to perform all types of exercises and study the water profiles resulted from theses weirs. The trainer is supplied with a software to control the trainer and take measurement using a remote-control unit.

  • The trainer is a system that illustrates the basic principles of an open- channel flow.
  • The trainer consists of five main units, an open channel flume, experimental modules, an operation and control panel, a remote-control unit with a touch screen and a PC unit.
  • The open channel flume, the operation, control panel, the PC unit are connected to each other by electric and data acquisition cables.
  • The open channel flume consists of reinforced glass sections fixed to a sturdy structure with a shaker plate.
  • The open channel flume acts as a close water cycle as the open channel is supplied with water tanks as supply and drain tanks and a high - power pump.
  • The open channel flume consists of sections of reinforced glass sides and stainless-steel base fixed to a sturdy metal structure with a shaker plate, two of the glass sections are service stations to supply water at steady flow and to drain water back to tanks.
  • The tanks are made from stainless steel.
  • Each section base of the flume has four pressure sensors and four manometers’ connections. Each pressure sensor is coupled with a manometer connection. The couples are positioned at equal spaces along the section.
  • Each section is also provided with holes to fix the experimental modules (weirs).
  • The flume is supported on a right and a lift lifting jacks to incline the flume from 0° to 2.4° using their control panels.
  • The whole trainer is operated electrically from the operation and control unit.
  • The whole trainer can be controlled manually using the operation and control unit or via the software using the remote-control unit.
  • The operation and control unit contains main circuit breakers of the system, safety circuit breakers for the electrical devices contained in the trainer.
  • A software is installed to the remote-control unit to be easy for the trainees to move around the system to observe the flume and control the system at the same time.
  • The PC unit demonstrates the process parameters in case of both manual control mode or software control mode.

Sluice Gate (HI100.01.01)

  • This module is used to study the flow under a sluice gate.
  • Specifications
    • The gate opening of the sluice gate and therefore the discharge under the gate can be manually adjusted with a handwheel.
    • The sluice gate has lateral sealing lips.
    • It also includes a scale to read the height of the gate opening.
  • Experiments
    • Free discharge under a sluice gate.
    • Submerged discharge under a sluice gate.
    • Observation of jet contraction.
    • Observation of downstream hydraulic jumps.

Radial Gate (HI100.01.02)

  • This module is used to study the flow under a radial gate.
  • Specifications
    • Height of the gate can be adjusted using a lever.
    • The radial gate has lateral sealing lips.
  • Experiments
    • Free discharge under a radial gate.
    • Submerged discharge under a radial gate.
    • observation of jet contraction.
    • Observation of downstream hydraulic jumps.
  • Technical Data
    • Width: 80mm
    • Radius of the segment: 298mm

Set of Plate Weirs, Four types (HI100.01.03)

  • This module is used to study the flow over sharp-crested weirs.
  • Specifications
    • The module includes 3 sharp-crested weirs for the experimental flume.
    • It includes a rectangular weir with optional aeration as sharp-crested weir.
    • The weir height is identical for all weirs.
    • The plate weir to be studied is inserted in a frame.
    • The transparent frame with lateral sealing lips is mounted in the flume.
    • The weirs are made of stainless steel.
  • Experiments
    • Free and submerged over-fall at the sharp-crested weir
    • Effect of aeration on flow processes at plate weirs
    • Together with a level gauge:
    • Plate weirs as measuring weirs: determination of the discharge coefficient; comparison of the measuring weirs
    • Determination of the discharge
    • Comparison of the theoretical and the measured discharge
  • Technical Data
    • Thomson weir: triangular weir opening
    • Rehbock weir: rectangular weir opening
    • Cipoletti weir: trapezoidal weir opening

Broad-Crested Weir (HI100.01.04)

  • This module is used to study the flow over broad-crested weirs.
  • Specifications
    • The weir has sharp edges.
    • The module includes 2 additional elements for rounded edges.
    • The weir body is hollow with sealing lips.
  • Experiments
    • Free and submerged over-fall at the broad-crested weir.
    • Effect of the weir edges on flow processes.
    • Sharp-edged contour.
    • Rounded contour.
    • Together with a level gauge:
    • Determination of the discharge coefficient.
    • Determination of the discharge.
    • Comparison of the theoretical and the measured discharge.

Crump Weir (HI100.01.05)

  • This module is a weir according to E.S. Crump.
  • Specifications
    • The weir body contour is designed according to E.S. Crump.
    • The weir body includes sealing lips.
  • Experiments
    • Free and submerged over-fall at the Crump weir
    • Observation of downstream hydraulics jumps
    • Discharge at a sill
    • Together with a level gauge:
      • Determination of the discharge
      • Comparison of the theoretical and the measured discharge
  • Technical Data
    • Weir body
      • Inclination (upstream): 1:2
      • Inclination (downstream): 1:5

Siphon Weir (HI100.01.06)

  • This module represents a siphon weir with optional venting.
  • Specifications
    • It is a siphon weir used for the experimental flume.
    • The weir body is made of reinforced acrylic.
    • The module includes a valve for venting the siphon weir.
    • The weir body is with sealing lips.
  • Experiments
    • The functioning of a siphon weir.
    • The flow rate of a siphon weir.
    • Comparison of pipe flow and free over-fall in a siphon weir.
  • Technical Data
    • Material: reinforced acrylic

Rake (HI100.01.07)

  • This module is used to study the local losses at a rake.
  • Specifications
    • The module includes three different bar profiles.
    • The bar inclination is adjustable.
    • The rake bar spacing can be changed by removing single bars.
    • The frame is transparent with sealing lips.
  • Experiments
    • Behavior of open channel flow with reduced flow cross-section.
      • Subcritical discharge
      • Supercritical discharge
      • Determination of loss coefficients.
      • Effect of the bar profile
      • Effect of rake inclination
      • Determination of screen loss coefficients.
  • Technical Data
    • Rake
      • Number of removable bars: 15
      • Bar inclination: 40°…90°, graduation: 5°

Elements for Energy Dissipation (HI100.01.08)

  • This module is used to study the energy dissipation downstream of an ogee-crested weir.
  • Specifications
    • The elements for energy dissipation are used for the experimental flume.
    • It is used as an accessory for the Ogee-crested weir with two weir outlets module.
    • all elements are made of PVC.
    • The elements include one chute block, two baffle blocks with five rectangular blocks, one baffle block with five triangular blocks, and two end sills with different height.
    • The base plate contains evenly spaced threaded holes.
  • Experiments
    • Comparison of the effect of different elements for energy dissipation such as: chute blocks, baffle blocks and end sills.
    • Observation of the hydraulic jump with and without end sills respectively baffle blocks.

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