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GUNT Sediment Transport Flume, River Course Simulation, Bed-Load Transport, 5×0.8m Channel, Scour and Siltation Study

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.

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