Demonstration Infiltration Apparatus | FluidoSurge-X 396

The FluidoSurge-X 396 Demonstration Infiltration Apparatus is a bench-mounted unit comprising three Perspex cylinders (84 mm ID, 100 mm OD, 500 mm height, more than 2.5 L each) on an anodised aluminium frame with Bakelite panels. Each cylinder features a 0 to 500 mm graduated scale (1 mm resolution) and a perforated base plate on a permeable support screen for drainage with minimal soil loss. Separate collection tanks capture drained water and fine particles. Supplied with three 1-litre measuring cylinders and a stopwatch. Supports nine infiltration experiments covering soil texture, moisture, particle size, organic matter, mulch, and layered soil effects.

The FluidoSurge-X 396 Demonstration Infiltration Apparatus is a bench-mounted unit for demonstrating and investigating soil infiltration processes relevant to irrigation studies. Three transparent graduated Perspex cylinders hold soil samples; water is poured onto the surface and infiltration is observed and quantified. The apparatus supports a comprehensive range of experiments examining the influence of soil texture, structure, moisture, organic matter, particle size, and mulch on infiltration rates.


Product Overview

The FluidoSurge-X 396 consists of three Perspex cylinders (84 mm inner diameter, 100 mm outer diameter, 500 mm height, volume greater than 2.5 L each) mounted on a frame constructed from anodised aluminium with Bakelite panels. Each cylinder rests on a permeable support screen with a perforated base plate to allow drainage while minimising soil loss. A graduated scale on each cylinder (0 to 500 mm, 1 mm resolution) allows quantitative observation of water infiltration into the soil sample. The cylinders are designed for easy detachment from their resting position for cleaning. Separate tanks collect drained water and fine particles. Three 1-litre measuring cylinders and a stopwatch are included for flow and time measurement. The unit is bench-mounted.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Frame Material Anodised aluminium
Panel Material Bakelite
Test Cylinder Material Perspex
Test Cylinder Quantity 3
Test Cylinder Volume More than 2.5 L each
Test Cylinder Inner Diameter 84 mm
Test Cylinder Outer Diameter 100 mm
Test Cylinder Height 500 mm
Scale Range 0 to 500 mm
Scale Resolution 1 mm
Measuring Cylinder Quantity 3
Measuring Cylinder Capacity 1 litre each
Base Plate Perforated, permeable support screen
Drainage Collection Separate tanks for water and fine particles
Mounting Bench-mounted
Cylinder Detachment Designed for easy removal for cleaning

Technical Data

Test Cylinders

Parameter Value
Material Perspex
Quantity 3
Volume More than 2.5 L each
Inner Diameter 84 mm
Outer Diameter 100 mm
Height 500 mm

Scale

Parameter Value
Range 0 to 500 mm
Resolution 1 mm

Measuring Cylinders

Parameter Value
Quantity 3
Capacity 1 litre each

Frame and Panels

Parameter Value
Frame Material Anodised aluminium
Panel Material Bakelite

Key Features

  • Frame: anodised aluminium; panels: Bakelite
  • Test cylinders: 3 x Perspex, 84 mm ID, 100 mm OD, 500 mm height, more than 2.5 L each
  • Scale: 0 to 500 mm, 1 mm resolution on each cylinder
  • Base: perforated plate on permeable support screen for drainage with minimal soil loss
  • Cylinders: easy-detach design for cleaning
  • Separate collection tanks for drained water and fine particles
  • Measuring cylinders: 3 x 1 litre
  • Mounting: bench-mounted

Experiments

  • Shows how crusting impacts infiltration
  • Examine how soil texture and structure influence infiltration
  • Explore how current soil moisture levels affect infiltration
  • Illustrate the connection between soil type and infiltration and penetration rates
  • Demonstrate how soil particle size relates to infiltration
  • Analyze how organic matter levels affect infiltration and penetration rates
  • Investigate the impact of uneven soil layers on infiltration and penetration rates
  • Assess how moisture content influences infiltration and penetration rates
  • Evaluate the effect of straw mulch on infiltration rates

Construction and Design

The FluidoSurge-X 396 Demonstration Infiltration Apparatus is bench-mounted on a frame of anodised aluminium with Bakelite panels. Three Perspex cylinders — each 84 mm inner diameter, 100 mm outer diameter, 500 mm in height, and greater than 2.5 L in volume — rest on a permeable support screen. Each cylinder has a perforated base plate allowing drainage while retaining soil. A graduated scale from 0 to 500 mm at 1 mm resolution is marked on each cylinder for quantitative measurement. The cylinders are designed to detach easily from their resting position for cleaning. Separate tanks below the cylinders collect drained water and fine particles independently. Three 1-litre measuring cylinders are supplied for volumetric measurement of collected water.


Scope of Delivery

  • 1 experiment module
  • 1 stopwatch
  • 1 instructional manual

Q1. What are the dimensions and volume of each test cylinder?
Each Perspex cylinder has an inner diameter of 84 mm, outer diameter of 100 mm, height of 500 mm, and a volume greater than 2.5 L.

Q2. What is the measurement range and resolution of the graduated scale?
0 to 500 mm with a resolution of 1 mm, marked on each of the three cylinders.

Q3. How is drainage managed without excessive soil loss?
Each cylinder rests on a permeable support screen with a perforated base plate, allowing water to drain while minimising soil particle loss. Separate tanks collect drained water and fine particles.

Q4. Can the cylinders be removed for cleaning?
Yes. The cylinders are designed to detach easily from their resting position for cleaning purposes.

Q5. What frame and panel materials are used in the FluidoSurge-X 396?
The frame is constructed from anodised aluminium and the panels are fabricated from Bakelite.

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