BOKU University in Vienna is one of the best life science universities in Europe. STEBATEC was able to make a contribution to future research for the modern hydraulic engineering laboratory of the BOKU Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, Hydraulics and River Research.
Dimensions to master
In order to achieve meaningful results, the project had to be planned on a large scale, as the measurements involved the Danube, a river through Vienna that is well known to everyone.
The size of the PNA was DN1000. This required a customised design and precise calculations with regard to the stability and functionality of the control flap.
Inspiring technology
The interaction between a correctly calibrated measuring point and the flow control, which can be parameterised down to the last detail using a pneumatic control flap, is responsible for the perfect measuring results. Even these dimensions can be precisely calibrated and tested in our in-house hydraulic laboratory.
The control flap is supplied with the necessary compressed air by two large compressors and moved into the position required by the measuring point by means of pressure pads. The system is parameterised via a touch panel located in the control box for the flow control. The intuitive user menu is easy to operate and all current parameters and measured values can be read via the visualisation. The system also has an interface via which the data can be transmitted to a control centre for further processing.
For future studies
The measuring point was installed and put into operation with our sales partner PP Engineering GmbH from Euratsfeld in Austria.
The Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, Hydraulics and Watercourse Research, which works according to the principles of water utilisation – water protection – protection from water, now has a technically modern and precise measuring point in the area of watercourses and can use it for future studies.
