The FC300-15S channels is 300 mm in width, 450 mm in height, and are 15 metre in length. 

The flume has various models available, giving students a wide choice of experimentation in open channel flow. 

The flume has a built-in re-circulating water supply connected to a digital flow metre for accurate measurements during experimentation. 

The flume has pressure measurement tappings at 0.25 metre intervals along the working section. These tappings can connect either to a multi-tube manometer (included) or to a 32-way pressure display (not included). The 32-way pressure display connects to TecQuipment’s VDAS® for real-time data acquisition. 

The flume is supplied with level gauges (hook and point) and a Pitot tube, all of which mount onto and run along the instrument rails at the top of the flume. Measurements from these instruments combined with the digital flow meter provide the potential for extensive analysis of open channel flow for research or advanced study. 

Bed-load transport can be investigated using the included Sediment Loop (FC300sl). This ancillary provides a closed sediment circuit consisting of a sediment trap and feed mechanism which allows sand to be pumped from the trap to a feeder located above the working section between experiments. 

The flume is made of transparent glass, precision-built to ensure parallel walls and a consistently accurate cross-section along its length. A sturdy steel square-section firmly supports the channel throughout its length. It has a floor-standing frame that supports the working section at a convenient eye-level position for students. 

Screw jacks raise and lower the supports inclining the channel as required. The digital inclinometer gives an accurate display of the channel angle. 

A pump with a speed controller, forces water up to the flow settling chamber at the upstream end of the channel. This gives smooth, uniform flow, free from entry effects.

Key Features 

• Digital data acquisition for quick and accurate measurements
• Transparent sides for clear visibility, ideal for group demonstrations
• Stainless steel channel base plate and toughened glass channel walls provide long-lasting use
• Built-in re-circulating water supply for convenient laboratory use 

• Bed plate pressure tappings at 0.25 metre intervals, providing detailed analysis potential 

   

Key Specifications 

•  Pump flow rate: 2100 l.min-1 maximum. 

• Digital inclinometer: High resolution of 0.05 degrees.

   

Additional Accessories (Included) 

For all products mentioned below please refer to separate product datasheets for full specification. 

• Instrument Carrier (FC300ic): The instrument carrier can precisely place the tip of the supplied instruments at any position in the x, y, and z planes of the flume.
• Multi-Tube Manometer (FC300W): A 20-tube manometer for measuring pressure. It mounts onto the side of the FC300-15S on the instrument rails
• Lift and Drag (FC300ld): The FC300ld Lift and Drag module provides a means to measure and display the lift or drag on a set of models consisting of two different sized cylinders and a hydrofoil.
• Broad crested weirs (FC300r): TecQuipment’s broad crested weirs consists of two model weirs sufficiently wide to prevent the jet from springing clear at the upstream corner. The models supplied are one block with rounded upstream and downstream corners, and a similar block with sharp edges.
• Sediment Loop (FC300sl): An ancillary that allows sediment to be re-circulated continually into the flow channel from a sediment vessel located in the outlet tank.