Current flumes
Use
The current flume is used to conduct research on topics such as current patterns, head losses, bed-load transport and such in locks, fish passes, flood control areas (FCA), reduced tidal areas (RTA), etc.
Large current flume
Dimensions:
- length: 56.20 m;
- width: 2.40 m;
- height: 1.45 m.
The maximum discharge in this channel is 400 l/s and the maximum water depth is 1.30 m. At the downstream end, the water level can be adjusted using a tilting weir.
Small current flume
Dimensions:
- length: 34.80 m;
- width: 0.56 m;
- height: 0.76 m.
This flume is fitted with 20 m long glass walls and can be used as an inclined flume by adjusting the movable bottom. It is fitted with a carriage and can be used to calibrate measuring devices.