Permeability Tank Apparatusaratus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
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Product Code : SCL-CELE-14152
Description
The Permeability Tank Apparatus is a
precision-engineered, two-dimensional model used to study seepage and flow
through permeable media. It is designed for laboratory investigation of
fundamental hydrogeological and civil engineering principles such as Darcy’s
Law, flow through dams and foundations, and seepage beneath
structures.
The apparatus consists of a framed glass
tank mounted on a fabricated steel frame fitted with castors and
leveling feet for easy mobility and stability. The front, back, and end
panels are made of scratch-resistant toughened glass, providing
exceptional clarity and durability during long-term use.
Fourteen pressure tapping points, connected to
a multi-tube manometer, allow accurate measurement of the hydraulic
gradient. A dye injection system helps visualize flow paths, enabling
clear observation of flow nets and seepage patterns.
Adjustable inlet and outlet headers, a centrifugal
pump with variable speed control, and optional computer-based data
acquisition provide high flexibility for both teaching and research.
Key
Features
- Two-dimensional permeability tank for seepage studies
- Stainless steel mesh end baffles and adjustable supply/drain
headers
- Transparent toughened glass front and rear for clear visibility
- Models of impermeable sheet piling and foundation slabs included
- Permeable dam toe-filter and removable end baffles
- 14 pressure tapping points with a multi-tube manometer (0–500 mm
scale)
- Dye injection system for flow pattern visualization with carbon
decolorizing filter
- Mounted on a sturdy steel frame with castors and leveling feet
- Optional computer interface and software for digital data recording
Technical
Specifications
|
Parameter |
Specification |
|
Tank Dimensions (Internal) |
1900 mm (L) × 530 mm (H) × 130 mm (W) |
|
Tank Material |
Framed toughened glass with steel support |
|
Frame |
Fabricated steel with castors and leveling feet |
|
Pressure Tappings |
14, spaced at 100 mm pitch |
|
Manometer |
14-tube multi-tube manometer, 0–500 mm scale |
|
End Baffles |
Stainless steel mesh for flow containment |
|
Dye Injection System |
Transparent acrylic with 4 dye lines |
|
Filter |
Activated carbon decolorizing filter in sump tank |
|
Pump |
Variable-speed centrifugal pump |
|
Header Control |
Independently adjustable inlet and outlet headers |
|
Permeable Medium |
Washed silica sand (0.2 mm–1.0 mm) — optional supply |
|
Models Included |
Impermeable sheet piling, foundation slab, dam with/without toe filter |
|
Overall Dimensions (Approx.) |
2400 mm (L) × 600 mm (W) × 1800 mm (H) |
|
Weight (Approx.) |
250 kg |
Experiment
Capabilities
|
No. |
Experiment Description |
|
1 |
Verification of Darcy’s Law and determination of the
coefficient of permeability |
|
2 |
Study of drawdown in two-dimensional horizontal flow |
|
3 |
Two-dimensional drainage and seepage tests |
|
4 |
Flow through a permeable dam, with and without a toe-filter |
|
5 |
Seepage under impermeable embankments or dams |
|
6 |
Seepage beneath sheet piling and foundation slabs |
|
7 |
Study of slope stability and piping (quicksand) phenomena |
|
8 |
Construction and interpretation of flow net diagrams |
|
9 |
Measurement of uplift and lateral pressure distribution on structures |
Services
Required at Site
|
Service |
Specification |
|
Electrical Supply |
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz, single phase (110–120 V, 60 Hz available on
request) |
|
Water Supply |
Cold water for initial fill and periodic refilling |
|
Drainage |
Access to drain required for periodic emptying |
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