Flow Channel
Product Code : JA-FMAHLE-9936
The flow channel (SKU JA-FMAHLE-9936) is a hydraulics bench accessory for open channel and flow visualisation demonstrations. A clear acrylic working section of large depth to width ratio has an undershot weir at the inlet and an overshot weir at the discharge, and dye injected at the inlet shows the streamlines against a graticule. It is supplied by JaincoLab with six models for fluid mechanics teaching in engineering colleges and polytechnics.
Specifications
The flow channel has a clear acrylic working section fed from a stilling tank through a streamlined entry, inlet and discharge weirs, a dye injection system with a rear graticule, six models and a quick release fitting for a hydraulics bench.
| Product | Flow Channel |
| SKU | JA-FMAHLE-9936 |
| Working section | Clear acrylic, large depth to width ratio, fed from a stilling tank |
| Weirs | Undershot weir at inlet, overshot weir at discharge |
| Flow visualisation | Dye injection at the channel inlet; graticule on the rear face |
| Models | Six: broad crested weir, sharp crested weir, large and small diameter cylinders, symmetrical and asymmetrical aerofoils |
| Discharge | Collected in the hydraulics bench volumetric tank and returned to the sump |
| Bench connection | Quick release fitting |
Applications of the flow channel
The flow channel is used to show open channel flow over weirs and the flow pattern around cylinders and aerofoils with dye streams, so students can see separation, wakes and the effect of shape on flow while discharge is measured on the hydraulics bench.
- Flow over broad and sharp crested weirs
- Undershot and overshot weir demonstrations
- Flow visualisation around large and small cylinders
- Streamlines around symmetrical and asymmetrical aerofoils
- Open channel flow practicals for civil engineering degree and diploma students
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the acrylic flow channel with stilling tank, inlet and discharge weirs, dye injection system, rear graticule, the six models and the quick release bench fitting. A hydraulics bench is not included in the product data. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
MOQ, lead time and packing for the flow channel are confirmed on each quotation for the quantity and delivery destination. Units for existing hydraulics benches and complete sets for new laboratories are supplied, with export to Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Which models come with the flow channel?
Six models: broad and sharp crested weirs, large and small diameter cylinders, and symmetrical and asymmetrical aerofoils.
How is the flow made visible?
A dye injection system at the channel inlet releases dye streams that are viewed against a graticule on the rear face of the channel.
Does the flow channel need a hydraulics bench?
Yes. It connects to the bench with a quick release fitting, and the discharge is collected in the bench volumetric tank and returned to the sump.
Related products
Open channel and flow visualisation units are listed in the JaincoLab fluid mechanics lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the flow channel, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
