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Product Code : SCL-CELE-14176

Overview

The Mobile Bed & Flow Visualization Demonstrator is a self-contained unit designed for the practical demonstration and visualization of fluid flow phenomena. It allows students to study flow patterns, erosion and deposition, velocity distribution, and boundary layer characteristics around various hydraulic and civil engineering structures.

The apparatus consists of a three-section tank — inlet section, working section, and discharge tank — constructed from fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) or stainless steel. All parts in contact with water are made from non-corrosive materials to ensure durability and long service life.

A slitting baffle in the inlet section stabilizes the flow, while a mounted rail and hook gauge enable precise measurement of water depth throughout the working section. Water circulation is maintained by a centrifugal pump from an integrated sump tank, and the flow rate is controlled and measured using a precision flow meter.

The unit is supplied with a range of interchangeable models that allow extensive experimentation in both mobile bed studies and flow visualization.

A detailed Operation & Maintenance Manual is provided with the trainer.

Key Features

Self-contained recirculating system for practical flow visualization studies.
Durable FRP or stainless-steel tank with non-corrosive components.
Transparent working section for clear observation of flow phenomena.
Flow stabilization baffle ensures uniform velocity distribution.
Integrated flow meter for accurate measurement (±1.5% FSD).
Convertible setup for both mobile bed and flow visualization experiments.
Supplied with 15 models and accessories for hydraulic and civil engineering studies.
Portable control console with water-safe connectors for flexible operation.

Technical Specifications

Component	Specification
Working Section	2 m × 610 mm or 4 m × 610 mm
Maximum Water Depth	120 mm
Sand Bed Thickness	60 mm
Flow Range	0 – 3.5 L/s
Sump Capacity	300 liters
Flow Meter Accuracy	±1.5% of full-scale deflection
Construction	FRP or Stainless Steel, non-corrosive materials
Flow Measurement	Precision flow meter with control valve
Water Circulation	Centrifugal pump with control console
Overall Dimensions (4 m version)	Length: 5.70 m × Width: 0.71 m × Height: 2.0 m

Included Accessories

Model bridge piers: 2 rectangular, 4 cylindrical, 2 profiled, and 2 with rounded ends
One asymmetrical aerofoil model
Two model gate guides
Eight aluminum baffles for directing flow
One set of twelve 50 mm × 50 mm aluminum tees and six 40 mm equal angles (125 mm long)
Sheet of colored glass for switching between mobile bed and flow visualization modes

Ordering Specifications

Self-contained recirculating water tank for both flow visualization and mobile bed studies.
Manufactured from glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) with non-corrosive components.
Working section minimum: 4 m × 610 mm, flow range up to 3.5 L/s.
Supplied with fifteen models and accessories for diverse hydraulic investigations.
All controls integrated into a portable console with safe connectors and flexible cabling.

Experimental Capabilities

Flow around model engineering structures
Visualization of two-dimensional flow using the Ahlborn technique
Investigation of erosion and sediment deposition in mobile beds
Study of velocity distribution and boundary layer development
Demonstration of hydraulic analogy to compressible flow
Analysis of meandering river behavior and channel formation
Civil engineering model testing for hydraulic structures
Observation of suction and control of boundary layers

Required Services

Service	Specification
Electrical Supply	220–240 V AC, Single Phase, 50 Hz
Accessories	Stopwatch (for flow timing and velocity measurements)