The GUNT Sediment Transport Flume is designed to simulate sediment transport phenomena in river courses under subcritical discharge conditions. With a large-scale 5×0.8m channel, the system enables realistic modeling of bed-load transport, sediment behavior, and flow interaction with various hydraulic structures.
Product Features
- Models bed-load sediment transport in riverbeds under subcritical discharge
- Large experimental section (5×0.8m) with up to 10cm thick sand sediment layer
- Stainless steel flume ensures durability and corrosion resistance
- Plate weirs at inlet and outlet retain sediment within test section
- Sediment trap with integrated sand filter downstream of the water drain
- Closed water circuit for continuous flow operation
- Supports use of structural models like bridge piers, islands, and weirs
- Custom model creation possible using deflection plates and angular steel
- Movable instrument carrier for profile measurements and discharge depth determination
- Point gauge for precise bottom profile tracking across the sediment bed
- Electromagnetic flow meter for accurate flow rate measurement
Benefits
- Ideal for modeling riverbed morphology and sediment movement in lab settings
- Supports analysis of scour and siltation around hydraulic structures
- Large test area enables realistic and scalable sediment transport experiments
- Flexible experimental design with customizable inserts for varied research
- High measurement accuracy for both flow rate and bed profile analysis
Why Choose the GUNT Sediment Transport Flume?
The GUNT Sediment Transport Flume offers a powerful and flexible platform for studying fluvial processes and bed-load dynamics in engineered river systems. Its large-scale layout, robust construction, and precision measurement tools make it ideal for advanced teaching and research in hydraulic engineering, sediment transport, and environmental modeling.
