Model Sedimentation Tank Fluids Mechanics Lab Equipment Educational Equipment

SR-W7 Model Sedimentation Tank Fluids Mechanics Lab Equipment Educational Equipment

Technical specifications

A self contained floor standing apparatus for hydrology and fluvial geomorphology

demonstrations, comprising:

(a) A 2m x 1m PVC tank, tiltable using a dual linked jacking system

(b) 8 stainless steel spray nozzles mounted on an adjustable height gantry

(c) A stilled tank providing a formed flow river inlet

(d) Two flowmeters (3L/min & 5L/min) to measure and adjust the inlet flows

(e) An outlet tank allowing both water and sediment flow to be measured

(f) Two French drains, two well points and 20 manometer tapping points linked to

a manometer bank

(g) A large plastic sump tank plus a recirculating pump

Experimental capabilities include:

(a) Run-off hydrographs from model catchments

(b) Draw-down curves for one well and two well systems

(c) Ground water flow and hydraulic gradients

(d) Model stream flow in alluvial material

(e) Formation and development of river features over time

(f) Sediment transport, bedload motion, scour and erosion