Sediment Transport Unit

The Sediment Transport Unit, allows the study and demonstration with sand of the transport of bottom sediments carried by the flow in open channels.

ATENG 11626 — Sediment Transport Unit

Bench-top unit.

Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.

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

• The “ATENG 11626” unit mainly consists of:
• Oval channel with test section:
• Height: 160 mm.
• Width 55 – 75 mm.
• Test section:
  Flow rectifier to avoid turbulence at the inlet of the test section.
• Length: 680 mm.
• Cross section: 50 x 210 mm.
• Depression: 50 mm.
• Blade wheel:
  Fourteen vanes.
• Diameter: 350 mm.
• Adjustable speed electric motor : 5 – 75 rpm.
  Three different bridge piers to observe river obstacle traces.
• Electronic console:
  Metallic box.
  Electric motor connector.
  ON/OFF switch for the electric motor.
  Electric motor speed controller.
  Main switch.
  Cables and accessories, for normal operation.