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Multi-Purpose Teaching Flume - C4-MKII

The Armfield Multi-purpose Teaching Flume has been specifically COST EFFECTIVE LABORATORY FLUME FOR TEACHING
designed to demonstrate the principles of fluid mechanics AND RESEARCH PURPOSES
when applied to engineering structures in open channel flow.

The C4-MKII version is supplied as an

accessory to the F1-10 Hydraulics Bench C4-MKII - Teaching flume

C4-69 - Artificially roughened bed Sharp Crested Weir (in vented condition)
Experimental content
u Study of open channel flume uU  nderstanding sub and super-critical flow and the underlying
u Use of hook and point gauges to measure water level characteristics of waves
u Learning how to apply force-momentum and steady-flow energy u Hydraulic jump
equations to simple flow situations u Using hydraulic structures for control of flow, eg sluice gate
u Understanding the relationship between water level above the crest u Applying and understanding Manning’s formula
of a weir and flow rate over the weir u Use of a Pitot static tube to measure flow rate
u Using hydraulic structures to control level, e.g. siphon spillways and velocity profiles (using optional C4-61)

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 Description
The C4-MKII is a small open channel flume, available in 2.5m or 5.0m A longitudinal scale positioned at the top of the channel enables depth
lengths, with clear acrylic sides to the working section for complete gauges and pitot static tubes to be accurately positioned along the
visibility of the flow. channel length.
The channel is fitted with a PVC inlet tank and is designed for free The flume is designed for use with a standard Armfield F1-10
discharge into the Hydraulics Bench. The flume is mounted on a Hydraulics Bench, which provides the pumped water flow, the flow
rigid framework and can be tilted by use of a calibrated screwjack, control valve and a volumetric tank for flow measurement.
which enables accurate slope adjustment of the channel. Also available is an optional flow meter, which can be fitted to
The inlet tank incorporates a stilling arrangement to diffuse the water the C4-MKII to enable direct flow measurements to be taken.
flow prior to entry into the channel, ensuring smooth uniform flow. Optional educational software is available (C4-MKII-ABASIC) offering a
The level in the working section of the flume is controlled using an complete teaching package of coursework. The student manually
overshot weir (stop logs) at the discharge end. enters data in the software, which can then be used for calculations,
Bed-pressure tappings and fixing points for models are provided. data processing and graph plotting.

Detailed experimental content

u To determine the relationship between upstream head and flowrate for u To determine the characteristics and observe the flow patterns obtained
water flowing over a Sharp Crested weir for water flowing through a culvert. Requires C4-62
u To calculate the discharge coefficient and to observe the flow patterns u To observe the flow patterns obtained for water flowing around splitters
obtained over a Sharp Crested weir with different profiles. Requires C4-63
u To determine the relationship between upstream head and flowrate for u To observe the flow patterns associated with the flow of water over a dam
water flowing over a Broad Crested weir (long base weir) spillway. Requires C4-64
u To calculate the discharge coefficient and to observe the flow patterns u To determine the relationship between upstream head and flowrate
obtained over a Broad Crested weir (long base weir) through a siphon spillway in the “blackwater” fully primed condition.
u To determine the relationship between upstream head and flowrate for Requires C4-65
water flowing over a Crump weir u To calculate the discharge coefficient and to observe the operation of the
u To determine the modular limit and to observe the flow patterns obtained siphon as it primes and de-primes. Requires C4-65
over a Crump weir u To determine the relationship between upstream head and flowrate
u To determine the relationship between upstream head and flowrate for through an air regulated siphon. Requires C4-65
water flowing under a sluice gate (undershot weir) u To calculate the discharge coefficient and to observe the operation of the
u To calculate the discharge coefficient and to observe the flow patterns air regulated siphon as it primes and de-primes. Requires C4-65
obtained under a sluice gate (undershot weir) u To determine the relationship between upstream head and flowrate
u To determine the relationship between upstream head and thrust on a beneath a radial gate (Tainter Gate) under different operating conditions.
sluice gate (undershot weir) for water flowing under the sluice gate Requires C4-66
u To determine the relationship between the specific energy and upstream u Calculate the discharge coefficient in each position of the radial gate.
head for water flowing under an undershot weir Requires C4-66
u To investigate the characteristics of a standing wave (the hydraulic jump) u To observe the flow patterns associated with the flow of water over
produced when water flows beneath an undershot weir and to observe different bed profiles. Requires C4-68
the flow patterns obtained u To determine the effect of a roughened bed on the depth of water at
u To determine the relationship between upstream head and flowrate for different flowrates and to obtain appropriate coefficients to satisfy the
water flowing through a Venturi flume Manning Formula. Requires C4-69
u To calculate the discharge coefficient and to observe the flow patterns u To determine the effect of different wave regimes on different flow
obtained through a Venturi flume patterns. Requires C4-67

Accessories supplied with the standard flume

Adjustable undershot weir Broad crested weir Crump weir

Venturi flume Sharp Crested Weir shown in unvented condition

Other available accessories for the flume

C4-65 - Air-regulated syphon C4-64 - F ree overflow spillway section complete with C4-65-Siphon spillway
ski jump, sloping apron and blended reverse
curvature attachments

C4-61 - Pitot tube and manometer C4-63 - Flow splitters; central wall with various C4-66 - Model radial gate
nose pieces

C4-68 - False floor sections

C4-62 - Culvert fitting has square, rounded edges C4-67 - Wave generator and wave absorbing beach C4-69 - Artificially roughened bed
Requirements HOT COLD
Scale Related products
PC IFD

C4-61: Pitot tube and manometer

1Ph 7

USB FM
COLD
6X

F1-10 PC USB
HEARING oil
PROTECTION DRAIN

C4-62: Culvert fitting, one edge square, one rounded

EXTRACTOR

C4-63: Flow splitters; central wall with various nose pieces

u Electrical supply: The F1-10 requires an electrical supply,
please refer to the F1 data sheet for details. C4-64: Free overflow spillway section complete with ski jump,
sloping apron and blended reverse curvature attachments
u F1-10-A: 220-240V / 1ph / 50Hz / 10A
u F1-10-B: 110-120V / 1ph / 60Hz / 10A C4-65: Siphon spillway and air-regulated siphon
u F1-10-G: 220V / 1ph / 60Hz / 10A C4-66: Model radial gate
u F1-10-2-A: 220-240V / 1ph / 50Hz / 10A C4-67: Wave generator and wave absorbing beach
u F1-10-2-B: 110-120V / 1ph / 60Hz / 10A
u F1-10-2-G: 220V / 1ph / 60Hz / 10A C4-68: False floor sections for gradually varied profiles
C4-69: Artificially roughened bed 2.5m-long section
(two required for a 5m flume)

Essential accessories / equipment

Armfield F1-10 Hydraulics Bench

Software
Optional educational software is available (C4-MKII-ABASIC)
offering a complete teaching package of coursework.
The student manually enters data in the software, which can then
be used for calculations, data processing and graph plotting.

Ordering specification
u A 76mm wide, 250mm high open channel for
use with an F1-10 Hydraulics Bench
u Available in 2.5m and 5.0m working section lengths
u Clear acrylic sides to give visibility of the working section
u A jacking system permits the slope of the channel
bed to be adjusted between -1% and +3%
Technical specifications u Inlet tank with flow stilling arrangement
u Includes a Venturi, sharp and broad-crested weirs, 2 vernier
Models and gauges supplied
level gauges, adjustable undershot weir and crump weir
Venturi flume
u Wide range of other models available as accessories
Sharp and broad-crested weirs
u Optional flow meter
Crump weir
Adjustable undershot weir u Comprehensive instruction manual
Two Vernier level gauges (Hook and point gauges)
Channel dimensions Ordering codes
Width 76mm C4-MKII-2.5M-10
Height 250mm Multi-purpose Flume, 2.5m, with basic accessories
Channel Slope Adjustable between -1% and +3% C4-MKII-5.0M-10
Multi-purpose Flume, 5m, with basic accessories
Overall dimensions C4-MKII-2.5M-11
Model
C4-MKII-2.5M C4-MKII-5.0M Multi-purpose Flume, 2.5m, with basic accessories and flow meter
Length 2.91m 5.41m C4-MKII-5.0M-11
Width 0.62m 0.62m Multi-purpose Flume, 5m, with basic accessories and flow meter
Height 1.46m 1.46m C4-MKII-ABASIC
Packed and crated shipping specifications Educational Software
Volume 2.8m3 3.0m3
Gross weight 330kg 380kg Armfield standard warranty applies with this product

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