Turbine Flowmeter

The device is made for use in Cal State LA CEA-CREST research of how flow in around coastal area would affect the growth and breeding of mussels. The device is a Turbine based meter that would directly measure the velocity of water passing over it. This is a program sponsored by NSF.

Step 1 Parts required

Here is the list of parts required to recreate this Flow Meter

Non-electronics parts:-
1. 5cm Dia. with 12cm long PVC Tubing

2. Propeller with mounting from GlobalWaters.com

3. Any Water TIght Compartment that is bigger than 6 x 15 x 5 cm

4. 12 oz. of Aquarium Type Sealant.

5. Zip Ties

6. A metal plating with a screw stud to mount the device onto the mussel bed.

Electronics Components:
1. Capacitors:-
1 x 0.01mF
1 x 1.0mF
1 x 10nF

2. Resistors :-
2 x 100ohm
2 x 10kohm
1 x 1kohm

3. 1 x EL-USB-3 Voltage Datalogger

4. 2 x 9V batteries

5. Multicolor roll of 14 Gauge Single Strip Wires( could use ribbon wires too)

6. 1 x 5x3 cm copper plated board.

7. 2 x Connector for 9V Batt

8. 1 x Melexis MLX90217 (Or any other Hall Effect sensor would work)

9. 1 x National Semiconductor LM2907

10. 1 x 7810 power regulator rated at 10V 1A max.

11. 1 x 2 pin switch (optional but recommended)

Comments

[jgarcianavarro]

'I can not see the electronic diagram, could you send a clear copy

[Intellectual Soldier]

Dude!!!! U Go TO CSULA...Ur In The Fluids Lab lol....Did U Have To Work With Dr. Wu?