Energy Dissipation (Product Code: SLE/EFM/17) is an open-channel accessory for studying how the energy of fast-moving water is dissipated below a hydraulic structure. It consists of a long apron and a selection of toothed and solid blocks that can be arranged in any combination on the apron, and it is designed to be used with the Spillway with Tappings. Civil and irrigation engineering departments use it to teach stilling-basin design, and it is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, a TVET and engineering lab equipment manufacturer in India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main component | Long apron |
| Blocks | Selection of toothed and solid blocks |
| Arrangement | Blocks can be placed in any combination on the apron |
| Used with | Spillway with Tappings (not part of this item) |
| Purpose | Study of the dissipation of energy |
Water leaving a spillway is fast and shallow, carrying enough energy to scour a riverbed if it is not tamed. With the apron placed downstream of the spillway, students first observe the flow and the hydraulic jump on the plain apron, then add toothed and solid blocks in different layouts and watch how the jump shortens, stabilises or moves. Measuring the water depths before and after the jump lets them calculate the energy lost for each arrangement and judge which layout performs best as a stilling basin.
Because the blocks can be arranged freely, groups can be set design challenges — for example, reaching a stable jump within the shortest length of apron. Record every layout with a sketch or photograph so results can be compared later, and dry the blocks before storage. The set is equally suited to TVET lab equipment lists for water-engineering diplomas and to degree-level hydraulics courses.
The apron and block set is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab and operates from Ambala, Haryana. More about our work with engineering institutions is on the company profile page.
Channel equipment that fits the same spillway and scour experiments:
All our hydraulics apparatus is listed under Fluid Mechanics.
Is the spillway included?
No. Energy Dissipation is designed to be used with the Spillway with Tappings, which is not part of this item. Contact us about supplying both.
What blocks come with the apron?
A selection of toothed and solid blocks. The exact number of each is not listed in our current details, so please confirm it with your quotation.
Can the blocks be placed anywhere?
Yes. They can be arranged in any combination on the apron, which lets students compare many stilling-basin layouts.
What channel width does the apron fit?
Fitting dimensions are not in our current listing; share your flume details via the contact page so we can check.
How should the set be stored?
Rinse and dry the apron and blocks after use and keep the blocks together in a tray so none go missing between sessions.
What is needed for a college or tender quotation?
Let us know the quantity, whether you also need the spillway, the delivery location and any tender paperwork required.
For a price on the Energy Dissipation set, contact us or add it to the enquiry cart. We supply institutions throughout India and international markets.
Last updated: 24 September 2026