UGT Urban Runoff Simulator
UGT Urban Runoff Simulator
Advantages at a glance
- Individually adjustable rainfall distribution
- Dividable catch trough for flexible experimental setups
- High-temporal-resolution measurement of surface runoff
- Optional automatic sampling of surface water
UGT Urban Runoff Simulator
Investigation of Surface Runoff under Controlled Laboratory Conditions
The Urban Runoff Simulator is a measurement system for the recording, quantification, and optional sampling of surface runoff under laboratory conditions. The system has been specifically developed for studies of urban rainfall runoff and enables the realistic simulation of surface runoff on different substrates and surfaces.
Operating Principle
The system is based on a PE catch trough with a footprint of 980 × 1000 mm, a central drainage channel, and a defined slope. The catch trough is filled with the substrate or surface material to be investigated. Artificial rainfall events are generated via movable drip lines. The water input can be precisely adjusted and monitored.
The surface runoff generated in the catch trough is gathered via the central drainage channel and directed to a stainless-steel tipping counter. This device continuously records the runoff volume and enables high-resolution temporal quantification of surface runoff. Upon request, automatic sampling of the collected surface water via the connected tipping counter is also available.
Typical Applications
- Investigation of urban surface runoff
- Transport of pollutants, microplastics, or PFAS via surface water
- Influence of different soil and surface materials on runoff behavior
- Studies on sediment and contaminant transport
- Development and evaluation of stormwater management measures
- Research and teaching in hydrology, environmental sciences, and water resources engineering
Notes
An external water reservoir, e.g. an IBC container, is required for water supply. The reservoir is provided by the customer. A suitable connection adapter is included in the delivery.
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Urban Runoff Simulator |
Specifications |
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Dimensions (H x D x W) |
1176 x 1408 x 1523 mm (height adjustable within 120 mm) |
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Adjustable gradient of the trough for draining |
max. 11% or 6.5° |
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Weight |
app. 90 kg |
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Material Frame |
Aluminum |
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Material Catch trough |
PE |
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Features Catch trough |
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Surface Catch trough (L x W); full width |
100 x 980 mm |
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Material adjustable feet |
Stainless steel / Polyamide |
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Drip line |
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Material |
EPDM / PA / PE |
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Number of drip lines |
4 lines; 2 on each side |
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Drip hose type |
with a dripper spacing of 33 cm (effective dripper spacing 16.5 cm) |
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Flow rate |
adjustable from 0 to 38 l/h |
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Pump / Flow Meter |
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Power supply |
230 V / 50 Hz |
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Output |
580 W |
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Housing |
reinforced with FRP |
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Flow rate |
max. 3100 l/h |
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Max. pressure |
3.5 bar |
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Weight |
6 kg |
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Flow meter |
float-type; (Rotameter) |
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Ambient Temperature pump |
max. 35°C |
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Tipping counter |
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Dimensions H x D x W |
340 x 230 x 290 mm |
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Max. Volume flow |
7 l/min |
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Material |
V2A steel |
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Volume per bowl |
500 ml |
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Pulse generator |
Reed contact with permanent magnet on the tipping bucket |
- 1 × Frame made of aluminium T-slot profile
- 1 × Catch trough (PE) including central drainage channel with stainless-steel perforated cover
- 2 × Individually movable carriages for mounting drip irrigation lines
- 1 × Drip irrigation system including hoses and distribution components
- 1 × Pump including hose system
- 1 × Variable-area flow meter (rotameter)
- 1 × Tipping counter including data logger
- 4 × Partition walls with pre-mounted brackets and screws
- 2 × Connection nozzles for water reservoir (e.g. IBC container, to be provided by customer)