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Open channel with variable slope
Model BCI 100


  • This bench is composed of a transparent open channel section, centrifugal pump, a flowmeter, a stocking tank and two reassuring area.
  • It is possible to put many types of overflow and accessories on channel.
  • Hand operated slope.
  • The pump is piloted by an AC drive.
  • Demonstration of fluvial or torrential flow.
  • Measurement of level with limnimeter.
  • This unit is designed and manufactured to industrial standards.
UTILITIES
 Electric : 230VAC Single phase –20A-50Hz Water : 500L

DIMENSIONS
Length : 5000 mm Width : 1000 mm Height : 1 500 mm Weight : 350 kg (empty)

Application
  • Study of open channel system
  • Study of a fluvial flow
  • Study of a torrential flow
  • Influence of the channels slope
  • Study of differents overflows
    • -overflow with wall and without lateral contraction
    • -overflow with wall and lateral contraction
    • -overflow with triangular wall
    • -overflow with thick doorstep
  • Calculation of flow
  • Visualisation of flow

Options
  • Siphon
  • Rectangular support
  • Shaped support
  • Narrowing partial
  • Venturi channel
  • Rough radiers
  • Barrage with segment
  • Prismatic overflow
  • Overflow

Specifications
  1. Open channel
    Transparent walls
    Section : 160X340mm
    Length : 4000mm
    The canal is composed of mobile limnimeter to measure the depth
  2. Overflow site
    Supplied overflows :
    -overflow with wall and without lateral contraction
    -overflow with wall and lateral contraction
    -overflow with triangular wall
    -overflow with thick doorstep
    in option many overflow
  3. Reasuring tank upstream
    Beige polyethylene tank
    Low emptying tank
  4. Mechanic slope system
    Screw system
    Manual activating
    A slopemeter show slope point of view
  5. Debimeter
    Electromagnetic flowmeter
    Local digital posting
  6. Regulation valve
    ball valve
  7. Circulation pump
    Centrifugal Moto-pump
    Maximum flow : 150m3/h
    The pump speed is piloted by an AC drive with manual command
  8. Reasuring tank downstream
    Beige polyethylene tank
    The flow goes directly in the stock tank
  9. Electric cabinet
    with following controls :
    -general shut down
    -mains on led
    -on/off pump
    -potentiometer for speed adjustment
    -emergency stop button
  10. Tank of stock water
    Green fiber tank
    Transparent cover
    low level sensor
    Volume : 550L