Sediment trap Bed-load transport in open channels, sediment is manually removed and taken back to the feed, rolling and saltation bed-load transport, formation and migration of ripples and dunes Features - bed-load transport in open channels Learning objectives/experiments - observation of bed-load transport along the flume bottom -- rolling and saltation bed-load transport - formation and migration of ripples and dunes - together with HM 162.29 or HM 162.46 -- fluvial obstacle marks Specification [1] experiments on bed-load transport in the experimental flume HM 162 [2] sediment trap permanently mounted between experimental section and outlet element of HM 162 [3] sediment removal from the trap using a gate valve [4] manual sediment feed using a bucket filled with sand [5] optionally available: sediment feeder HM 162.73 for an even sediment feed using a vibrating conveyor Technical data Sediment trap made of stainless steel - capacity: approx. 85L LxWxH: 1000x430x1300mm Weight: approx. 240kg