open-channel test rig

Description

  • Open channel test rig with partial obstruction and transparent side walls
  • Measurement of free surface flows
  • Validation of analytical of turbines in free surface flows (e.g. tidal turbines)

Investigation methods

  • Velocity measurements
  • Water depth measurements
  • Measurement of turbine drag

Properties

  • Volume flows 0 < Q < 25 l/s
  • Froude number 0< Fr < 2
  • Blockage ratio 0 <= σ <= 1

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