Visualization of Streamlines in Open Channel

The Osaw Industrial HM150.21/225353 Visualization of Streamlines in Open Channel apparatus is a specialized hydraulic system designed for demonstrating flow patterns and streamline behavior in free surface flows. This equipment features a transparent open channel section with controlled flow conditions, dye injection system for flow visualization, and various geometric configurations including obstacles and channel variations. The system enables visual observation of streamline patterns, separation zones, wake regions, and flow disturbances around submerged objects. It facilitates study of Froude number effects, critical flow conditions, and hydraulic jump phenomena through direct flow observation. The apparatus includes flow control mechanisms and depth measurement capabilities for quantitative analysis. This educational tool provides invaluable visual understanding of open channel hydraulics, demonstrating complex flow behavior that complements theoretical concepts in hydraulic engineering and environmental fluid mechanics applications.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in