Rainfall Simulator for Soil Erosion Studies

The Rainfall Simulator for Soil Erosion Studies, allows to investigate and study the relationship between rainfall and erosion in different types of soils, to estimate soil loss and infiltration in storms of different intensities and to identify methods by which erosion can be prevented.

ATENG 11618 — Rainfall Simulator for Soil Erosion Studies

Steel frame.

Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar to the real one.

Transparent resistant PVC curtains.

• Rain sprinkler including:
  Seix interchangeable spray nozzles.
  Variable speed motor.
  Rotating disc. It consists of two circular plates, each of which has three 40º segmented openings.
• Polyurethane storage tank with level switch, capacity: 140 l.
  Water impulsion pump to the rain sprinkler.
• Flow meter, range: 600 – 6000 l/h.
• Pressure gauge to measure the water pressure reaching the sprinkler, range: 0 – 2.5 bar.
  ATENG 11618 detail
  Field test plots.
  Runoff test plot.
  Tilting stand for test plots.
  Six cylindrical test vessels.
  Six rain gauges.
• Control panel:
  Metallic box.
  Digital display for disc speed.
  Motor switch.
  Motor speed regulator.
  Pump control switch.
  Pump flow regulator.
  Main switch.
  Cables and accessories, for normal operation.