Open Channel Flow
Base Unit
![Fc300 7 5 Back View 0218](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC300-7.5-back-view-0218.png)
10 x 0.3 x 0.45 Metre Flume
A 300 mm wide, 5 to 15 m long flume for student study and advanced research into a wide range of fluid flow topics. A huge range of ancillaries are available to extend learning potential and offers the opportunity for innovative experimentation.
![Fc300 7 5 Back View 0218](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC300-7.5-back-view-0218.png)
12.5 x 0.3 x 0.45 Metre Flume
A 300 mm wide, 5 to 15 m long flume for student study and advanced research into a wide range of fluid flow topics. A huge range of ancillaries are available to extend learning potential and offers the opportunity for innovative experimentation.
![Fc300 7 5 Back View 0218](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC300-7.5-back-view-0218.png)
15 x 0.3 x 0.45 Metre Flume
A 300 mm wide, 5 to 15 m long flume for student study and advanced research into a wide range of fluid flow topics. A huge range of ancillaries are available to extend learning potential and offers the opportunity for innovative experimentation.
![Fc300 5 Front View 0518](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC300-5-front-view.png)
5 x 0.3 x 0.45 Metre Flume
A 300 mm wide, 5 to 15 m long flume for student study and advanced research into a wide range of fluid flow topics. A huge range of ancillaries are available to extend learning potential and offers the opportunity for innovative experimentation.
![Fc300 7 5 Back View 0218](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC300-7.5-back-view-0218.png)
7.5 x 0.3 x 0.45 Metre Flume
A 300 mm wide, 5 to 15 m long flume for student study and advanced research into a wide range of fluid flow topics. A huge range of ancillaries are available to extend learning potential and offers the opportunity for innovative experimentation.
![FC80 2 5 front view 0118](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC80-7-5m-0423.png)
2.5 x 0.08 x 0.25 Metre Flow & Sediment Transport Channel
An 80 mm wide, 2.5-metre long flow and sediment transport channel with a starter kit of models and instruments. It provides students with the ability to study the varying effects of sediment transport, bedform dynamics and fluid flow around weirs and other objects in an open channel.
![Fc80 5 0 1017](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Flow-and-Sediment-Transport-Channel-Fc80-5Metres.png)
5 x 0.08 x 0.25 Metre Flow & Sediment Transport Channel
An 80 mm wide, 5-metre long flow and sediment transport channel with a starter kit of models and instruments. It provides students with the ability to study the varying effects of sediment transport, bedform dynamics and fluid flow around weirs and other objects in an open channel.
![FC80 No Background BW](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Flow-and-Sediment-Transport-Channel-FC80-7.5-Side-View.png)
7.5 x 0.08 x 0.25 Metre Flow & Sediment Transport Channel
An 80 mm wide, 7.5-metre long flow and sediment transport channel with a starter kit of models and instruments. It provides students with the ability to study the varying effects of sediment transport, bedform dynamics and fluid flow around weirs and other objects in an open channel.
Experiment
![Fc300B 0219](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Radial-Sector-Gate-FC300B.png)
Radial Sector Gate
A radial section gate for experiments to demonstrate the head/flow and discharge characteristics of a radial gate. For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300C 0418](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Sluice-Gate-with-Tappings-FC300C.png)
Sluice Gate with Tappings
![VDAS](/assets/img/theme/VDAS.png)
A sluice gate with ten tappings across its face. Enables students to investigate changes in pressure across the face of a sluice gate; also how the pressure varies with flow rate and depth. For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300D Crump Wier Render](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC300d-Crump-Wier-RENDER.png)
Crump Weir
A crump weir model to demonstrate alternative flow measurement techniques used in rivers and waterways. For use with FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300E 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Spillway-FC300E.png)
Spillway
The spillway comes in four parts: the spillway, detachable ski jump and plain apron with removable toothed block. It is used to observe and calculate flow and energy dissipation over spillways.
The spillway can also be used with the Energy Dissipation (FC300e3) to extend the range of possible experiments.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300E2 0518](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Ogee-Weir-with-Tappings-FC300E2.png)
Ogee Weir with Tappings
![VDAS](/assets/img/theme/VDAS.png)
Similar to the Spillway (FC300e) but with the addition of ten pressure tappings placed over the crest and face of the weir. The tappings are connected to a suitable Manometer (FC300w) or 32-Way Pressure Display (FCA1). It is used to study the pressure differences over the crest and face of an Ogee weir.
The spillway can also be used with Energy Dissipation (FC300e3) to extend the range of possible experiments.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300E3 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Energy-Dissipation-FC300E3.png)
Energy Dissipation
To be used with either the Spillway (FC300e) or the Ogee Weir with Tappings (FC300e2). The apparatus consists of a long apron and a selection of toothed and solid blocks that can be arranged in any combination on the apron. For the study of the dissipation of energy.
![Fc300F 0418](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Venturi-flume-Fc300F.png)
Venturi Flume
A pair of Venturi sides to fit into the channel allowing demonstrations of flow measurement techniques used in rivers and waterways.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300H 0219](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Parshall-flume-FC300H.png)
Parshall Flume
A profiled base and sides to demonstrate how the flow in an open channel can be measured using a Parshall Flume.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300J 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Bridge-piers-FC300J.png)
Bridge Piers
A pair of sediment walls and four differently profiled bridge piers. The apparatus is used to observe the increased flow velocity and the streamline curvature between the piers. Also scouring of the stream bed.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300K Stoney 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC300k-Roughened-Beds-Gravel.png)
Roughened Beds - Gravel
Two sets of 3 x 1500 mm weighted lengths of gravel flume bed (with removable handles to aid fitting and removal). The small grade gravel being 2-5 mm and large grade 10 mm. Used to simulate flow over roughened beds.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![DSC 0006](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/8031288/FC300K2.jpg)
Roughened Bed - Sand
One set of 3 x 1500 mm weighted lengths of sand flume bed (with removable handles to aid fitting and removal). The sand
grade used is 1–2 mm. Used to simulate flow over sandy beds.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![DSC 0005](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/8031287/FC300K3.jpg)
Roughened Bed - Turf
One set of 3 x 1500 mm weighted lengths of flume bed (with removable handles to aid fitting and removal). The bed is textured to resemble turf. Used to simulate flow over vegetated beds.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Siphon Spillway Fc300L 1108](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Siphon-Spillway-Fc300L.png)
Siphon Spillway
A clear acrylic spillway that demonstrates the effect of a siphon spillway and the increased flow permitted when compared with an ordinary spillway of a similar height.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300L 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC300l2.png)
Self-Regulating Siphon
A clear acrylic, self-regulating siphon that demonstrates the automatic adjustment of its discharge over a wide range while maintaining a mostly constant water level upstream. The siphon passes a mixture of air and water.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300Ld 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Lift-and-Drag-FC300Ld.png)
Lift and Drag
The FC300ld Lift and Drag module works with TecQuipment’s FC300 Flow Channel range. It 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.
![Fc300M 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Vortex-Induced-Vibrations-FC300M.png)
Vortex Induced Vibrations
The vortex shedding apparatus demonstrates that the drag force of water induces a suspended pendulum to shed vortices from alternate sides (a Karman vortex street).
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![FC300n 1122](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Wave-Generator-and-Beach-FC300N.png)
Wave Generator and Beach
A wave generator and beach model for use with the FC300 flow channels. Allows variable control of wave frequency, as well as manual adjustment of amplitude. Demonstrates the dissipation of waves impinging on a beach.
![Fc300P 0418](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Culvert-FC300P.png)
Culvert
A pair of clear culvert models, one of circular and one of rectangular section. Enabling the observation and calculation of both open and orifice flow in a culvert.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300Q 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Notched-weirs-FC300q.png)
Notched Weirs
The notch weir set works over a range of flows to allow experiments that show the relationship between flow and head and how the weirs can be used to measure flow. The apparatus includes a holder and three standard notches, one rectangular and two “V” notch. It also includes an advanced set of two notches, Cipoletti (trapezoidal) and a Sutro notch for more experiments. For use with FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300R 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Broad-crested-weirs-FC300r.png)
Broad Crested Weirs
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. For use with FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![Fc300Z 0318](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Trapezoidal-Flume-FC300Z.png)
Trapezoidal Flume
A clear acrylic 60° trapezoidal flume to enable the measurement of flows with the emphasis on low flow situations.
For use with an FC300 Flow Channel, not included.
![2 5 Metre Flow Channel Fc50 2 5](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/2.5-Metre-Flow-Channel-FC50-2.5.png)
2.5 x 0.053 x 0.12 Metre Flow Channel
Demonstrates flow around weirs and other objects in an open channel. Supplied with all the models and instrumentation required for a complete package in flow channel investigations.
![Fcs80A Cylindrical Gate No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FCS80a-Cylindrical-Gate.png)
CYLINDRICAL GATE
An optional cylindrical gate to extend the range of experiments for the FC80 Flume Range to include demonstrations of simple underflow gate regulation.
![Fcs80B Radial Sector Gate No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FCS80b-Radial-Sector-Gate-No-Background.png)
RADIAL SECTOR GATE
An optional radial section gate to extend the range of experiments and applications for the FC80 Flume Range to include demonstrations of the head/flow and discharge characteristics of a radial gate.
![Fcs80D Crump Weir No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FCS80d-Crump-Weir.png)
CRUMP WEIR
An optional crump weir to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range to include demonstrations of flow measurement techniques used in rivers and waterways.
![Fcs80 Dam Spillways No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FCS80-Dam-Spillways-No-Background.png)
DAM SPILLWAY
An optional Dam Spillway to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range to include demonstrations of flow control techniques used in dams and levees.
![Fcs80G Streamlined Hump No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FCS80g-Streamlined-Hump.png)
STREAMLINED HUMP
An optional streamlined hump to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range to demonstrate the effects of critical flow conditions and energy loss.
![Fcs80H Parshall Flume No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FCS80h-Parshall-Flume-No-Background.png)
PARSHALL FLUME
An optional Parshall Flume to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range to demonstrate how flow may be measured with minimal effect on upstream conditions.
![Fc80J 1017 Copy](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Bridge-Piers-FC80J.jpg)
BRIDGE PIERS - CYLINDER, ROUND NOSE, SQUARE, SHARP NOSE
An optional Bridge Piers set for the FC80 Flume range, including cylinder, round nose, square and sharp nose piers, for study and comparison of different conditions.
![Fc80K 1017 Copy](/assets/img/products/Supporting-Products/Specimines/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FC80k-1017-copy.jpg)
ROUGHENED BED
An optional roughened bed to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range. It investigates the effect of roughened beds on the flow characteristics in open channels.
![Fc80L With Tube 0419](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Siphon-Spillway-FC80L.png)
SIPHON SPILLWAY
An optional siphon spillway to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range. It demonstrates the effect of a siphon spillway and the increased flow permitted when compared with an ordinary spillway at similar height.
![Fcs80N Wave Generator And Beaches No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FCS80n-WaveGeneratorAndBeachesNoBackground.png)
WAVE GENERATOR & BEACH
An optional wave generator and beach apparatus to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range. It demonstrates the dissipation of waves impinging on a beach.
![Fcs80P Culvert No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/FCS80p-CulvertNoBackground.png)
CULVERT MODEL
An optional culvert apparatus to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range.
![Fc80V Flow Splitter No Background](/assets/img/products/Fluid-Mechanics/_280x280_fit_center-center_90_none/Flow-Splitter-FC80U.png)
FLOW SPLITTER
An optional flow splitter apparatus to extend the range of applications and experiments for the FC80 Flume Range.