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- Three annular (ring-shaped) flumes are available for use
- Research applications of annular flumes
- Ideal for long-term experiments and mesocosm studies on the effects of biological and chemical processes and sediment transport or distribution studies
- Continuous treatment area
- Flow driven by rotation of top plate. Counter-rotation of bottom reduces cross-channel circulation. Flow speeds up to 70 cm sec-1 have been achieved in mid-water column
- Flow direction is reversible to mimic tidal direction changes
- Volume of the flume with 20-cm water depth is 700 liters. Maximum water depth is 40 cm.
- Two acrylic side panels facilitate access to water column to sample or monitor experiments
- Temperature control (chilling) through titanium plate on the top of the water surface using a portable chiller
- Constructed of seawater resistant materials. Bottom is PVC, sidewalls are optical quality glass, top plate is PVC and titanium